Brokerage Calculator
Calculate exact trading costs in the Indian stock market including all charges and taxes.
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₹1₹50000
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₹1₹50000
110000
Turnover
₹2,05,000
Gross P&L
+₹5,000
Net P&L
+₹4,915
Charge Breakdown
Brokerage₹40.00
STT (Securities Transaction Tax)₹26.25
Exchange Transaction Charges₹7.07
GST (18%)₹8.51
SEBI Charges₹0.21
Stamp Duty₹3.00
Total Charges₹85.04
Breakeven Analysis
You need the stock to move at least ₹0.85 per share (0.085%) to cover all trading charges.
Understanding Indian Stock Market Charges
This calculator uses the standard discount broker charge structure (similar to Zerodha, Upstox, Groww). The charges include:
- Brokerage: Zero for equity delivery; Rs 20 or 0.03% (whichever is lower) for intraday and F&O
- STT: Securities Transaction Tax charged by the government on transactions
- Exchange charges: NSE/BSE transaction charges (~0.00345% for equity)
- GST: 18% on (brokerage + exchange charges + SEBI charges)
- SEBI charges: Rs 10 per crore of turnover
- Stamp duty: State-level charge on buy side only
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges are involved in stock trading in India?
Stock trading involves brokerage, STT, exchange transaction charges, GST (18%), SEBI turnover fee (Rs 10 per crore), and stamp duty on the buy side.
How much brokerage do discount brokers charge?
Discount brokers charge zero on equity delivery. For intraday and F&O, typically 0.03% or Rs 20 per order, whichever is lower.
What is STT and when is it charged?
STT (Securities Transaction Tax) is a government charge. For equity delivery, 0.1% on buy and sell. For intraday, 0.025% on sell only. For F&O futures, 0.0125% on sell.
How does stamp duty work for trading?
Stamp duty is applied on the buy side. Rates are 0.015% for equity delivery, 0.003% for intraday, 0.002% for futures, and 0.003% for options.
Why is the net profit less than the gross profit from a trade?
Trading involves multiple charges that reduce net profit. For active traders, understanding total charges is crucial for maintaining profitability.