What are the two main categories of earnings from Mutual Funds?

How is the tax on Mutual Fund dividends, known as Dividends Distribution Funds (DDT), levied?

What is the holding period for short-term capital gains tax on Mutual Funds in most cases?

What is the short-term capital gains tax rate for equity-oriented Mutual Funds sold under a recognized stock exchange and liable for STT charges?

How are short-term capital gains from debt-oriented Mutual Funds taxed?

What is the holding period for short-term capital gains on debt-oriented balanced funds?

What is Securities Transaction Tax (STT)?