Price per share.
Price per share.
Number of shares.
Your broker's flat fee per executed order.
Securities Transaction Tax for delivery, per the Finance Act; check current rate.
Per the exchange's current circular.
Per the Indian Stamp Act; check current rate.
Quick examples
100 shares bought at ₹1000 and sold at ₹1050.
What each result means
Gross profit / loss
What it is: (Sell − buy) × quantity.
Your value: ₹5,000.00
Before any charges.
Total charges
What it is: Brokerage, STT, exchange, SEBI fee, stamp duty and GST.
Your value: ₹274.63
What the trade costs you.
Net profit / loss
What it is: Gross minus total charges.
Your value: ₹4,725.37
The headline figure.
Break-even sell price
What it is: Price at which net P&L is about zero.
Your value: ₹1,002.75
Approximate.
Year-by-year breakdown
| Charge | Basis | Rate | Amount (₹) | Running total (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | 2 orders | ₹20/order | ₹40.00 | ₹40.00 |
| STT | Turnover | 0.1% | ₹205.00 | ₹245.00 |
| Exchange charge | Turnover | 0.00297% | ₹6.09 | ₹251.09 |
How to read this: each row is one charge on this trade. Rates are your inputs — confirm them with your broker's contract note.
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What this calculator does
This calculator totals the typical charges on an equity delivery trade in India — brokerage, STT, exchange transaction charges, SEBI turnover fee (₹10 per crore), stamp duty and 18% GST — and subtracts them from your gross P&L.
What your result means
Your broker's contract note is the final word; rates change through Finance Acts and exchange circulars.
Formula
1. Charges
Symbols
- Turnover
- Buy value + sell value
Why this formula works
Each charge is set by a different authority on a different base; GST applies to broker and exchange services, not to STT or stamp duty.
2. Net P&L
Symbols
- Q
- Quantity
Working for your numbers
- Turnover = ₹1,00,000.00 + ₹1,05,000.00 = ₹2,05,000.00
- Brokerage = ₹40.00
- STT = ₹205.00
- Exchange charge = ₹6.09
- SEBI fee = ₹0.21
- Stamp duty = ₹15.00
- GST = ₹8.33
- Net = ₹5,000.00 − ₹274.63 = ₹4,725.37
Frequently asked questions
Why are rates editable?
STT, stamp duty and exchange charges are set by law and exchange circulars and change over time. Enter the rates on your contract note.
When should I talk to a professional instead?
Before a real decision, especially a large or long-term one, speak to a SEBI-registered investment adviser or a qualified professional. This page is educational only.
Symbols and assumptions
- Q
- Quantity
- Turnover
- Buy + sell value
- Equity delivery, one buy order and one sell order.
- SEBI turnover fee of ₹10 per crore.
- GST 18% on brokerage, exchange and SEBI fees.
- DP charges on sell are not included.
Sources and review
Reviewed 2026-09-29 · Next review 2027-09-29
- NSE — Trading charges and transaction costs
- SEBI — Fees and charges
- Income Tax Department — Securities Transaction Tax
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How it works
Provides an estimate of all charges including Brokerage, STT, GST, and Stamp Duty.
The formula
Total = Brokerage + STT + Exchange Charges + GST + Stamp Duty- STT
- Securities Transaction Tax
Worked example
Calculating charges for a ₹1 Lakh delivery trade.
Pro tips
- Intraday and F&O have different charge structures.
- Actual charges vary by broker (e.g., Zerodha vs ICICI Direct).
Common mistakes
- Underestimating the impact of charges on small profits.
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Institutional grade calculations are illustrative and for educational wealth architecture. Results do not constitute investment advice.