How are capital gains from the sale of bonds and debentures taxed?

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Capital gains earned from the sale of bonds and debentures are taxed based on the holding period and listing status. 

Type of Security	Holding Period	Type of Capital Gain	Tax Rate
Listed Bonds & Debentures	Less than 1 year	Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG)	As per your income tax slab
Listed Bonds & Debentures	More than 1 year	Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG)	10% of gain, without indexation
Unlisted Bonds & Debentures	Less than 3 years	Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG)	As per your income tax slab
Unlisted Bonds & Debentures	More than 3 years	Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG)	20% of gain, without indexation