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Stamp Duty Calculator India -- FY 2025-26

Calculate stamp duty and registration charges for your property purchase across 10 Indian states. See how much you pay in Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and more. Compare women buyer concessions that can save up to 2% on stamp duty. Updated with the latest state government rates for FY 2025-26.

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Market value or circle rate of the property, whichever is higher
Stamp duty rates vary by state
Some cities have different stamp duty rates
Several states offer lower stamp duty for women buyers
Yes
Some states offer occasional first-time buyer concessions via government notifications
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How to Use This Calculator

Stamp Duty tab

Enter your property value (market value or circle rate, whichever is higher), select your state, city (if applicable), and buyer gender. The calculator instantly shows your stamp duty, registration charge, any surcharges, and the total cost of property registration. Use this before finalizing your property purchase to budget for closing costs.

State Comparison tab

Enter a property value and gender to see a side-by-side comparison of stamp duty across India's top 5 states: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh. Instantly see which state charges the most and least, with full rate breakdowns. Useful if you are comparing properties across cities.

Women Buyer Benefit tab

See the exact savings a woman buyer gets compared to a male buyer in your selected state. The calculator shows a male vs female breakdown and lists all Indian states that offer women buyer concessions. Register property in a woman's name to avail the lower rate.

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The Formula

Stamp duty and registration charges are calculated as a percentage of the property's market value or circle rate (also called guidance value or ready reckoner rate), whichever is higher:

Stamp Duty:
Stamp Duty = Property Value × Stamp Duty Rate (%)

Registration Charge:
Registration = Property Value × Registration Rate (%)

Total Registration Cost:
Total = Stamp Duty + Registration Charge + Surcharge (if any)

Effective Rate:
Effective Rate = (Total / Property Value) × 100

Key Rates (FY 2025-26):
Maharashtra: 5% (6% Mumbai) + 1% registration
Karnataka: 5% + 1% registration + 0.1% cess
Delhi: 6% male / 4% female + 1% registration
Tamil Nadu: 7% + 4% registration (highest at 11%)
UP: 7% male / 6% female + 1% registration

The property value used for stamp duty calculation is the higher of the actual transaction value and the government's circle rate (also called ready reckoner rate in Maharashtra, guidance value in Karnataka, or collector rate in other states). Always check the latest circle rate for your area before budgeting.

Example

Amit and Priya — buying a โ‚น75 lakh flat in Mumbai

Amit and Priya are buying a 2BHK apartment in Mumbai's western suburbs for โ‚น75,00,000. They want to know how much they will pay in stamp duty and registration, and whether registering in Priya's name saves money.

Step 1: Male buyer (Amit)

Property valueโ‚น75,00,000
StateMaharashtra (Mumbai)
Stamp duty (6%)โ‚น4,50,000
Registration (1%)โ‚น75,000
Metro cess (1%)โ‚น75,000
Totalโ‚น6,00,000

Step 2: Female buyer (Priya)

Property valueโ‚น75,00,000
Stamp duty (5%)โ‚น3,75,000
Registration (1%)โ‚น75,000
Metro cess (1%)โ‚น75,000
Totalโ‚น5,25,000

Step 3: Savings

Male buyer totalโ‚น6,00,000
Female buyer totalโ‚น5,25,000
Women buyer savingโ‚น75,000

By registering the property in Priya's name, they save โ‚น75,000 on stamp duty. The total acquisition cost drops from โ‚น81,00,000 to โ‚น80,25,000. This is a common strategy used by homebuyers in Maharashtra, Delhi, and other states with women buyer concessions.

FAQ

Stamp duty is a tax levied by state governments on the transfer of property ownership. It is governed by the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, with each state setting its own rates. You must pay stamp duty to legally register the property in your name. Without paying stamp duty and completing registration, the property sale is not legally valid and cannot be used as evidence in court. Stamp duty is typically paid at the time of property registration at the Sub-Registrar's office.
Stamp duty is a tax on the property transaction document (sale deed). It is the larger of the two charges, ranging from 4% to 7% depending on the state. Registration charge is a separate fee paid to the Sub-Registrar's office for registering the property in your name. It is typically 1% of the property value (except Tamil Nadu at 4% and Telangana at 0.5%). Both are mandatory for legal property transfer. Some states also levy additional surcharges or cess on top of stamp duty.
Yes, several Indian states offer lower stamp duty rates for women buyers. Delhi offers the highest concession (4% for women vs 6% for men, saving 2%). Haryana also offers 2% less (5% vs 7%). Maharashtra, UP, Rajasthan, and West Bengal offer 1% concession for women. However, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Gujarat do not have gender-based concessions. To avail the concession, the property must be registered in the woman's name. Joint ownership with a woman as the primary owner also qualifies in most states.
Circle rate (also called ready reckoner rate in Maharashtra, guidance value in Karnataka, or collector rate in other states) is the minimum property value set by the state government for a specific area. Stamp duty is calculated on the higher of the actual transaction value and the circle rate. Even if you buy a property below the circle rate, stamp duty is charged on the circle rate. If you pay above the circle rate, stamp duty is on the actual transaction value. Circle rates are revised periodically by state governments and vary by locality, floor, property type, and road width.
Yes, stamp duty and registration charges paid on purchase of a residential property can be claimed as a deduction under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, up to the overall 80C limit of โ‚น1,50,000 per financial year. This deduction is available in the year of purchase (not spread over years). Under the new tax regime, Section 80C deductions are not available. The deduction applies to the buyer's tax return in the financial year when the stamp duty was actually paid. This is in addition to the home loan interest deduction available under Section 24(b).

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