Types of costs involved in a stock market investment

Depending upon holding period, tax is applicable on the profit earned from the sale of shares. Profit on sale of shares held for less than one year is subject to STCG and for one year or more is subject to LTCG tax (above Rs 1 lakh).

from Wealth-Economic Times https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/invest/types-of-costs-involved-in-a-stock-market-investment/articleshow/83458138.cms