Stamp Duty in India: What Home Buyers Really Pay in 2026

Stamp duty runs 4-7% of property value plus about 1% registration in most states

Duty is charged on the higher of your agreement price or the government circle rate

Women buyers get 1-2% off in Maharashtra, Delhi, UP and several other states

Buyers must deduct 1% TDS on any property above Rs 50 lakh and file Form 26QB

Registration done, you still must apply for mutation to update revenue records

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