How much HRA exemption can I claim on ₹40,000 rent in a metro city?

Paying ₹40,000 monthly rent in a metro city, with ₹6,00,000 basic salary and ₹3,00,000 HRA received, the exempt HRA amount is about ₹3,00,000 — ₹0 remains taxable.

What is HRA exemption?

Under Section 10(13A), the HRA exemption is the least of: actual HRA received, rent paid minus 10% of basic salary, or 50% of basic salary (metro) / 40% (non-metro). Only available under the old tax regime.