How-to
MF redemption
partial redemption
How to place a mutual fund redemption (partial or full)
Placing a mutual fund redemption is operationally simple but the tax and timing consequences require attention. The settlement timeline depends on scheme type (T+0 for liquid, T+1 for equity, T+2 for debt typically), and the NAV applied depends on the cut-off rule.
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Step-by-step procedure
See the procedure infobox above.
Partial vs full redemption
| Aspect | Partial | Full |
|---|---|---|
| Specification | Amount or units | All units |
| Folio status | Stays open | Marked inactive (depending on AMC) |
| FIFO impact | Older units redeemed first | All units |
| Use case | Cash flow need; rebalancing | Goal achieved; scheme exit |
Settlement timelines (SEBI ATC framework)
Per SEBI’s October 2023 circular (T+1 settlement for equity / hybrid):
| Scheme type | NAV applied | Bank credit |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid (before 1:30 PM) | Previous business day | T+0 (instant via IRF) or T+1 |
| Liquid (after 1:30 PM) | Same-day | T+1 |
| Equity / hybrid (before 3 PM) | Same-day | T+1 |
| Equity / hybrid (after 3 PM) | T+1 | T+2 |
| Debt (before 3 PM) | Same-day | T+1 to T+2 |
| Debt (after 3 PM) | T+1 | T+2 to T+3 |
Exit load common patterns
| Scheme category | Typical exit load |
|---|---|
| Equity Fund | 1% if redeemed within 1 year |
| Aggressive Hybrid | 1% if within 1 year |
| Balanced Advantage | 1% if within 1 year |
| Debt funds | 0.25%-1% if within 30-180 days (varies) |
| Liquid Fund | Nil (or very low for first 7 days) |
| ELSS | Nil after 3-year lock-in (cannot redeem before) |
Tax computation
For equity MF redemption:
- STCG (held < 12 months): 20% on entire gain.
- LTCG (held > 12 months): 12.5% on gain above Rs 1.25 lakh combined LTCG in FY.
For debt MF (post Finance Act 2023):
- All gains: slab rate (no LTCG benefit, no indexation).
Cost basis: FIFO (First-In, First-Out) of units acquired.
Optimal redemption timing
| Goal | Timing |
|---|---|
| Avoid exit load | Wait beyond load period |
| Maximise LTCG benefit | Hold > 12 months for equity |
| Use Rs 1.25 lakh exemption | Stay below in each FY |
| Avoid STT | n/a (always applies on equity redemption) |
| Tax-loss harvesting | Realise losses before FY-end |
See also
- How to decide lump-sum redemption vs SWP
- How to exit MF tax-efficiently
- How to handle STT on MF redemption
- How to do instant redemption (MF)
- How to switch between MF schemes
- How to set up SWP
- How to set up STP
- How to redeem mutual fund on Coin
- How to redeem PPFAS units (SelfInvest)
- How to update bank mandate on MF folio
- Applicable NAV cut-off rule
- Exit load
- SIP tax FIFO
- Section 112A (LTCG)
- Section 111A (STCG)
- Securities transaction tax
- Equity mutual fund taxation in India
- Debt mutual fund taxation (Finance Act 2023)
- Capital gains statement (MF)
- ELSS (Equity Linked Savings Scheme)
- Mutual funds in India
- AMFI
- SEBI
External references
References
- SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996.
- Income Tax Act, 1961, Sections 112A, 111A, 50AA.
- SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds (NAV cut-off, settlement timeline).
- SEBI October 2023 circular on T+1 settlement.