On transfer of shares, NRIs are required to pay capital gains tax in India.
2) The rate of tax depends on the period for which the shares were held by the NRI before transfer and whether the shares are listed or unlisted.
3) Listed shares held for more than 12 months are subject to long-term capital gains tax at the rate of 10% and those held for up to 12 months give rise to short-term capital gains, which are subject to tax at 15%.
4) Transfer/redemption of units of equity-oriented mutual funds held for a period exceeding 12 months are classified as long-term capital gains which are subject to tax at 10% and those held for up to 12 months are classified as short-term capital gains which are taxable at 15%.
5) In case of debt-oriented mutual funds, the holding period should be more than 36 months to qualify as long-term capital gains, which are taxable at 20%, whereas those held for up to 36 months are classified as short-term capital gains and are taxable at applicable slab rates.