income tax on intraday trading

Intraday Trading Taxes in India: A Complete Guide to Taxation on Gains (2026)

• Created June 14, 2024
• Author Snehal Ratnaparkhi
• Reading Time: 10 minutes

Income tax on intraday trading confuses many Indian traders because the rules differ from regular stock investments. Most traders don't realize their daily profits face business income tax, not capital gains tax, which often means paying more tax at higher slabs. This guide explains exactly how y...