What Are the Timings, Charges, and Tax Rules for Gifting Stocks on FYERS?
When you gift stocks on FYERS, there are specific cut-off timings, Demat (DP) charges, and tax rules you should be aware of. This article summarises all three so you can plan your gifting smoothly and stay compliant with applicable regulations.
Gifting timings
- You can initiate a gifting transaction between 12:00 AM and 05:30 PM on any trading day.
- If you begin within this window, the CDSL authorisation link is sent between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM on the same trading day.
- Once authorisation is completed, the gifted shares are credited to the giftee’s Demat account by the end of the day.
- Gifting requests made between 5:31 PM and 11:59 PM are not processed and must be re-initiated after 12:00 AM on the next trading day.
- The gifting feature is unavailable on weekends and market holidays.
Charges for gifting stocks
We do not charge any platform fee for using the stock gifting feature, but standard depository charges apply as per CDSL rules.
- There is no platform fee for gifting stocks on FYERS.
- A flat DP charge of ₹12.5 + 18% GST per stock (ISIN) is applicable for each gift transaction.
- The movement of shares is treated as an off-market demat transfer, and the DP charge is automatically debited from your account at the time of gift execution.
Tax rules for gifting stocks
Gifting stocks has different tax implications for the person sending the gift (Gifter) and the person receiving it (Giftee), based on the provisions of the Income Tax Act.
For the Gifter
- Gifts of shares or other securities are not taxed in the hands of the gifter.
- Although transfers of capital assets are generally taxable under capital gains, transfers made as a gift are exempt for the person giving the gift.
For the Giftee
On receiving the gift:
- If the total value of gifts received is below ₹50,000 during the financial year, it is exempt from tax.
- If the value exceeds ₹50,000, the excess amount may be taxable as “Income from Other Sources (IFOS)” at the giftee’s applicable income tax slab rate, unless an exemption applies.
On selling the gifted stocks:
- Capital gains tax is applicable when the giftee sells the gifted shares.
- The cost of acquisition and holding period are generally determined with reference to the original investment and holding period of the gifter, as per Income Tax rules.
Tax treatment can vary based on your personal situation and changes in law. For precise guidance, please refer to the latest Income Tax guidelines or consult a qualified tax professional.
What If…
| Scenario | Solution |
|---|
| You initiate a gift after 5:30 PM on a trading day | The request will not be processed. Start a new gifting request after 12:00 AM on the next trading day. |
| You try to gift on a weekend or a market holiday | The gifting feature is unavailable. Please initiate the gift on the trading day. |
| The gift value is above ₹50,000 and was received from a non-relative | The amount may be taxable as Income from Other Sources (IFOS) at the giftee’s slab rate. Check current Income Tax rules or consult a tax advisor. |
Last updated: 03 Dec 2025
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