{"id":25630889,"date":"2025-11-20T15:40:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25630889"},"modified":"2025-11-20T15:44:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T10:14:14","slug":"how-do-you-gift-a-stock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-do-you-gift-a-stock\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you gift a stock to someone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d0d09238c9f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d0d09238c9f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-do-you-gift-a-stock\/#Why_Gift_a_Stock\" >Why Gift a Stock?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-do-you-gift-a-stock\/#Is_It_Legal_to_Gift_Stocks_in_India\" >Is It Legal to Gift Stocks in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-do-you-gift-a-stock\/#Step-by-Step_Process_How_to_Gift_Stock\" >Step-by-Step Process: How to Gift Stock<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-do-you-gift-a-stock\/#Charges_Documentation\" >Charges &amp; Documentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-do-you-gift-a-stock\/#Tax_Implications_of_Gifting_Stocks_How_to_Gift_Stock_Tax-Wise\" >Tax Implications of Gifting Stocks (How to Gift Stock Tax-Wise)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-do-you-gift-a-stock\/#Other_Considerations_Risks\" >Other Considerations &amp; Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-do-you-gift-a-stock\/#Practical_Use_Cases_for_Gifting_Stocks\" >Practical Use Cases for Gifting Stocks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-do-you-gift-a-stock\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you seriously thinking about gifting stocks to someone? It\u2019s a great idea as gifting stocks can be a meaningful and strategic way to share wealth, teach investing, or transfer assets within a family. Having said that, in India, <\/span><b>how to gift stock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves specific regulatory, procedural, and tax-related steps that you must understand thoroughly. In this blog post, we\u2019ll take you through exactly how to gift stocks, what to watch out for, and how to make sure it&#8217;s done cleanly and legally.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Gift_a_Stock\"><\/span><b>Why Gift a Stock?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons you might want to gift stocks:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25630905 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/140202.webp\" alt=\"Why Gift a Stock?\" width=\"448\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/140202.webp 850w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/140202-300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/140202-768x412.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/140202-150x80.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/140202-750x402.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 448px) 100vw, 448px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wealth Transfer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Share your financial success with loved ones.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Educational Purpose<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Introduce someone to the world of investing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax Planning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use gift strategies to move assets without triggering immediate capital gains.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Legacy Building<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Pass on shares as part of estate or family planning.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556854\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free download Stock market course roadmap<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Legal_to_Gift_Stocks_in_India\"><\/span><b>Is It Legal to Gift Stocks in India?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Gifting stocks in India is completely legal. Securities like listed shares, ETFs, and mutual funds can be transferred via demat accounts. Regulatory frameworks (through depositories like CDSL \/ NSDL) allow off-market transfers.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.bullsmart.in\/how-to-gift-stocks-mutual-funds-in-india-2025\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the Gift Tax Act was abolished, there\u2019s no separate gift tax, but income tax rules under the Income Tax Act govern gifted securities.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.caclubindia.com\/articles\/procedure-of-transfer-of-shares-by-gift-tax-implications-48970.asp?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Process_How_to_Gift_Stock\"><\/span><b>Step-by-Step Process: How to Gift Stock<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how to gift stock in India in practical terms:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25630906 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28542723_7460728.webp\" alt=\"Step-by-Step Process: How to Gift Stock\" width=\"473\" height=\"326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28542723_7460728.webp 900w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28542723_7460728-300x206.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28542723_7460728-768x528.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28542723_7460728-150x103.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/28542723_7460728-750x516.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>A. Using a Broker (Demat)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Login<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Log in to your broker\u2019s platform (for example, Zerodha).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Go to Holdings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Navigate to your holdings or demat holdings page.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Select \u201cSend as Gift\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Choose the security you want to gift and click \u201cSend as Gift.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Key in Recipient Details<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Fill in the recipient\u2019s name, mobile number, email (if required).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>OTP \/ Confirmation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: After you select securities, confirm via OTP or transaction PIN (TPIN) to authorize the transfer.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Off-Market Transfer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The transfer happens off-market via demat \u2013 not through regular buy\/sell exchanges.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Completion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The recipient will see the shares in their demat account, typically the next working day.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>B. Using CDSL \/ NSDL Platforms<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can directly use platforms like <\/span><b>CDSL Easiest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>NSDL Speed-e<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to initiate off-market transfers, without going through a broker.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this method, you\u2019ll still need the recipient\u2019s demat account details (BO ID) and PAN.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm the transaction via TPIN \/ OTP.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>C. Paper-Based Method (Physical Shares)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare a <\/span><b>gift deed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stating that the shares are being given as a gift.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete and sign the <\/span><b>SH-4 transfer form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (for shares).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transfer share certificates and deed to the donee (recipient).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company\u2019s board needs to convene, pass a resolution, and reissue the share certificate in the recipient\u2019s name.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Learn Stock Marketing with a Share Trading Expert! Explore Here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charges_Documentation\"><\/span><b>Charges &amp; Documentation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Broker Fees<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you gift via a broker like Zerodha, there is a charge of <\/span><b>\u20b925 per security + 18% GST<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These charges are automatically debited from the sender\u2019s account.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Gift Deed &amp; Stamp Duty<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>gift deed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (on stamp paper) helps formalize the transaction and provides a record in case of tax scrutiny.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For paper-based share transfer, <\/span><b>stamp duty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is payable based on the market value of the securities.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The deed and transfer forms should be accepted by the recipient.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_Implications_of_Gifting_Stocks_How_to_Gift_Stock_Tax-Wise\"><\/span><b>Tax Implications of Gifting Stocks (How to Gift Stock Tax-Wise)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25630907 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3963.webp\" alt=\"Tax Implications of Gifting Stocks\" width=\"419\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3963.webp 896w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3963-300x147.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3963-768x375.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3963-150x73.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3963-750x367.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>For the Giver (Donor)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you gift shares, you <\/span><b>do not pay capital gains tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the time of gift. This is because Section 47 of the Income Tax Act excludes gifts from the definition of \u201ctransfer.\u201d<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since the Gift Tax Act is abolished, there is <\/span><b>no gift tax<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on you, the giver.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>For the Receiver (Donee)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the gift\u2019s <\/span><b>fair market value (FMV)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><b>below \u20b950,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there is no tax on receiving it.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the FMV is <\/span><b>above \u20b950,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the gift is from a <\/span><b>non-relative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then the entire value may be taxed under <\/span><b>Income from Other Sources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the recipient\u2019s hands.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gifts from <\/span><b>relatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (spouse, siblings, children, parents, etc.) are <\/span><b>fully exempt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, regardless of value.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also exempt: gifts received on <\/span><b>marriage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or via <\/span><b>inheritance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>When the Receiver Sells the Gifted Stock<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the receiver sells the gifted shares, <\/span><b>capital gains tax applies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crucially, the receiver\u2019s <\/span><b>cost of acquisition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>holding period<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are taken as that of the original owner (the giver), not from the day of the gift.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That means if the giver held the shares for a long time, the receiver may also benefit from long-term capital gains treatment (if applicable).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Considerations_Risks\"><\/span><b>Other Considerations &amp; Risks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Clubbing of Income<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you gift shares to your <\/span><b>spouse<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, income (like dividends) from those shares may get <\/span><b>clubbed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with your own income under tax rules.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a <\/span><b>minor child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, income from gifted assets may also be clubbed with the parent\u2019s income. (This depends on age, and other conditions.)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Valuation &amp; Fair Market Value (FMV)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For non-relatives, when you gift stock, the FMV on the date of transfer matters, because that determines the tax for the recipient.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the day before the gift was a holiday, the \u201cprevailing lowest price\u201d on the prior trading day may be used to calculate FMV.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Non-Relatives vs Relatives<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gifting to <\/span><b>non-relatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has more tax risk compared to gifting to <\/span><b>relatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, due to Section 56 tax liability for large-value gifts.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The definition of \u201crelative\u201d in tax law is quite broad (spouse, siblings, parents, children, lineal ascendants\/descendants).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s wise to maintain <\/span><b>clear documentation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like a gift deed), especially when gifting large amounts or to non-relatives, to prove that it&#8217;s a genuine gift.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Use_Cases_for_Gifting_Stocks\"><\/span><b>Practical Use Cases for Gifting Stocks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some real-world scenarios for people like you.\u00a0 Learning <\/span><b>how to gift stock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be pretty useful:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Parent to Child<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A parent gifting shares to a child to start them on investing, or as part of inheritance planning.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spouse Transfer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: One spouse gifts shares to another, perhaps for tax or estate planning.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gifting to a Friend<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Less common but possible; useful for sharing a stake in a business or an investment you believe in.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charitable Giving<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Gifting shares to a registered charity might be more tax-efficient than cash.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556854\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free download Stock market course syllabus<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><b>Key Takeaways<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>How to gift stock<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India is legal and supported by demat and depository mechanisms.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can gift via your broker (using off-market transfer) or directly via CDSL \/ NSDL.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no gift tax for the giver; capital gains tax is avoided at the time of gifting.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the receiver, gifts from non-relatives over \u20b950,000 (in FMV) may be taxable under <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Income from Other Sources<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Gifts from relatives are generally exempt.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the receiver sells gifted stocks, their capital gains tax will use the original owner\u2019s cost and holding period.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper documentation (gift deed, transfer forms, etc.) is important, especially for large gifts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Be aware of income-clubbing rules in cases such as gifts to spouse or minor children.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\" rowspan=\"1\" data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Related Links &quot;}\"><strong>Related Links<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/how-to-choose-mutual-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Choose the Right Mutual Funds to Invest for Beginners<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/best-mutual-fund-apps-to-invest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Mutual Fund Apps for Investment in India<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/entri-finacademy-sebi-compliant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Entri Finacademy is Now Monitored by an SEBI-registered advisor!<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/mutual-funds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What is a Mutual Fund and How Does it Work? 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