Brokerage Calculator
Estimate brokerage and all trading charges on your equity delivery and intraday trades — and see your real net profit and breakeven.
Defaults match a typical discount broker: lower of ₹20/order or % of turnover (delivery often ₹0). All rates below are indicative and editable above — verify with your broker's contract note.
Charges Breakdown
Indicative delivery charges based on the rates above
| Charge | Rate (indicative) | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Total Charges | — |
Note: DP (depository participant) charges of roughly ₹13–₹20 per scrip per day apply on delivery sell trades at most brokers and are not auto-included above (they vary by broker/DP). Add them manually for an exact figure.
How trading charges are calculated
The price you pay or receive on a stock trade is never the full story. A handful of statutory and broker charges sit on top of every buy and sell, and together they decide your real net profit and the price at which you actually break even.
What each charge means
The fee your broker keeps. Discount brokers charge a flat cap (e.g. ₹20/order) or a small % of turnover, whichever is lower. Many keep delivery brokerage at ₹0.
Securities Transaction Tax goes to the government — 0.1% per side on delivery, 0.025% on the intraday sell. Stamp duty is a small state levy on the buy side only.
Exchange transaction charges (~0.00322%), a tiny SEBI turnover fee (₹10 per crore), and 18% GST levied on brokerage plus transaction charges round out the bill.
Frequently asked questions
Are these brokerage and charge rates accurate?
The defaults reflect a typical discount broker and current statutory rates, but every rate in this tool is indicative and editable. Brokerage plans, exchange charges and stamp duty can differ by broker, exchange (NSE vs BSE) and state. Always confirm against your own contract note before relying on the numbers.
Why is my delivery profit lower than (Sell − Buy) × Qty?
Because STT (0.1% on both buy and sell), exchange and SEBI charges, stamp duty and 18% GST all reduce your gain. On delivery, STT is usually the largest component since it applies to both legs of the trade. This calculator subtracts all of them to show your true net P&L.
What is the breakeven price?
It is the minimum sell price at which you recover your buy cost plus every charge — i.e. the price where net P&L becomes zero. Selling below it means a loss even if the sell price is above your buy price, because the charges still have to be paid.
Are DP charges included?
No. Depository Participant (DP) charges — typically ₹13–₹20 per scrip per day on delivery sell trades — vary by broker and depository (CDSL/NSDL) and are not auto-added. The breakdown note flags this so you can add them manually for an exact figure.
How is GST applied on a stock trade?
GST of 18% is charged only on the brokerage and the exchange transaction charge — not on STT, stamp duty or the trade value itself. So a ₹20 brokerage attracts ₹3.60 of GST plus GST on the small transaction charge.