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Telangana Stamp Duty Calculator 2025–26
Telangana (Hyderabad) has one of India's most affordable stamp duty rates — just 4% + 0.5% registration. Calculate your exact liability.
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Telangana Stamp Duty Rates 2025–26
| Buyer Type | Stamp Duty | Registration Fee | On ₹1 Cr Property |
|---|---|---|---|
| All buyers (male/female/joint) | 4% | 0.5% | ₹4.5 lakhs |
No gender concession, but the low base rate makes Telangana one of the most buyer-friendly states. Basic Value tables determine the floor price for calculation.
One of India's Best Stamp Duty Rates
At 4.5% combined, Telangana offers significant savings vs neighbouring states. Buying a ₹1.5 crore property in Hyderabad costs ₹6.75 lakhs in stamp duty + registration. The same property in Tamil Nadu would cost ₹16.5 lakhs. This is a meaningful factor in Hyderabad's real estate market competitiveness.
What the duty is actually charged on
This is the single most common surprise at the registrar’s office. Stamp duty in Telangana is not charged on what you agreed to pay — it is charged on the higher of the agreement value and the circle rate (also called the ready reckoner rate), the minimum valuation the state government publishes for each locality and revises annually.
If you negotiate a price below the circle rate for your area, you still pay duty on the circle rate. In a falling market that gap can be substantial, and it is the reason a quote based purely on the sale price comes in short. Check the circle rate for the exact locality — not the city average — before you budget.
Registration charges are separate
Stamp duty and registration are two different payments and people routinely budget only for the first. In Telangana the stamp duty is 4% and the registration charge is a further 0.5% on the same valuation.
Neither is included in your home loan sanction. Lenders fund a percentage of the property value and these costs sit outside it, so they come out of the same savings as your down payment — the most common reason a buyer is short at closing.
What this estimate does not cover
- GST on under-construction property. Ready properties and resale carry no GST; under-construction does, and it is charged separately from stamp duty. See the GST on property calculator.
- Legal and documentation fees. Drafting, title verification and the registrar’s facilitation charges.
- Society transfer and NOC charges on a resale flat, set by the housing society rather than the state.
- TDS on the purchase. Buyers must deduct TDS where the consideration crosses the statutory threshold — see the TDS on property calculator.
How and when you pay
Stamp duty is paid before or at the time of registration, and registration has to happen within four months of the document being executed. Most states now use e-stamping through SHCIL or the state’s own portal rather than physical stamp paper.
Undervaluing the transaction to reduce duty is the risk worth naming: the registrar can refer the document for valuation, and a shortfall attracts the deficit plus penalty and interest. Since the duty is assessed on the circle rate anyway, an under-declared sale price usually saves nothing and creates exposure.
Rates shown are the headline residential rates for Telangana and are a planning estimate. States revise circle rates annually and run periodic concessions, and municipal cess can apply on top in some cities. Confirm the current figure with the sub-registrar’s office or the state revenue portal before you transfer funds — and treat this as a starting point for a conversation with your lawyer, not as tax advice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the stamp duty in Telangana for 2025–26?+
Telangana stamp duty 2025–26: 4% for all buyers (no gender concession). Registration fee: 0.5% of property value. Total combined cost: 4.5% — one of the most affordable in India. On a ₹1 crore property, total outgo is ₹4.5 lakhs vs ₹11 lakhs in Tamil Nadu.
Is the stamp duty in Hyderabad (GHMC area) different from other parts of Telangana?+
The stamp duty rate (4%) and registration fee (0.5%) are the same across all of Telangana including the GHMC area. However, there may be additional charges specific to layout regularisation, GHMC fees, or HMDA clearances that vary by location. These are not part of stamp duty but are often required for registration.
What is the market value for stamp duty calculation in Telangana?+
Telangana uses Basic Value (BV) tables set by the Registration department — similar to circle rates. Stamp duty is charged on the higher of your agreement value or the Basic Value. Check current Basic Values at registration.telangana.gov.in by mandal and village. In Hyderabad, basic values in prime areas can be ₹5,000–₹15,000/sqft.
Are there any exemptions from stamp duty in Telangana?+
Telangana offers stamp duty exemptions for: (1) PMAY beneficiaries for affordable housing, (2) Agricultural land transfer within family (concessional), (3) Properties below a certain value threshold (varies by scheme). EWS/LIG housing projects may have concessional rates. Check the Telangana Registration department website for the current notification.
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