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Intraday equity trades are typically treated as speculative business income; delivery equity held beyond thresholds may attract capital gains rules. The label on your contract note matters less than holding period and frequency.
Compliance basics
Maintain a trading ledger: date, ISIN, buy/sell, charges, and holding period. Frequent intraday activity can push you into advance tax and bookkeeping expectations even if salary is your main income.
Tax planning angle
Do not mix investment goals with intraday speculation in the same mental account. Set aside a tax reserve from intraday profits the month you earn them.
Related tools
Use our SIP calculator, EMI calculator, and income tax calculator for quick scenarios — then validate with a CA or SEBI-registered adviser for material decisions.
Bottom line
Intraday Vs Delivery Tax India (2026) rewards a written plan: assumptions, review dates, and why you chose a path.