What is Taxation?
Taxation (LTCG/STCG)
Tax on gains when you sell.
Short answer
Debt fund gains taxed at your slab rate.
Taxation when buying a mutual funds (india)
Tax on gains when you sell.
Why it matters: Equity gains above ₹1.25 lakh (≈$1,500) a year held 1+ year are taxed at 12.5%.
Look for: Debt fund gains taxed at your slab rate.
Full Mutual Funds (India) buying guide