What charges are deducted on stock trades in India?

Indian stock trades attract brokerage, Securities Transaction Tax (STT), Exchange Transaction Charges, SEBI turnover charges, GST on brokerage and transaction charges, Stamp Duty, and DP charges on delivery sells.

How is brokerage calculated for Zerodha?

Zerodha charges ₹0 for equity delivery, flat ₹20 or 0.03% (whichever is lower) for intraday and F&O trades. Options are also ₹20 per executed order.

What is STT (Securities Transaction Tax)?

STT is a government tax on securities transactions. For equity delivery it is 0.1% on both buy and sell. For intraday it is 0.025% only on sell. For futures it is 0.0125% on sell side. For options it is ₹50 per lakh of premium on sell.

What are DP charges in stock trading?

DP (Depository Participant) charges are levied when you sell delivery-based shares. Zerodha charges ₹13.5 + GST per scrip per day. These charges are fixed regardless of quantity sold.

What is the break-even price in trading?

Break-even price is the minimum sell price (for a buy trade) at which you neither make a profit nor a loss after all charges. If you sell below the break-even price, you incur a net loss.

Is GST charged on brokerage?

Yes. GST at 18% is charged on brokerage plus exchange transaction charges. It is not charged on STT, stamp duty, or SEBI charges directly.

What is the SEBI turnover charge?

SEBI charges ₹10 per crore of turnover (0.0001%) on all market transactions. This is a regulatory fee paid to the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

Do discount brokers really save money?

Yes, especially for active traders. Full-service brokers may charge 0.3–0.5% per trade, while discount brokers like Zerodha and Upstox charge flat ₹20. For large trades, the savings can be substantial.

Are charges different for NSE and BSE?

Exchange transaction charges differ slightly. NSE charges 0.00322% for equity cash. BSE charges vary by segment. STT, SEBI charges, and stamp duty remain the same on both exchanges.

What is stamp duty on stock trades?

Stamp duty is charged on the buy side only: 0.015% for delivery trades and 0.003% for intraday and F&O trades. It is collected by the state government.

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Select your transaction type: Equity Intraday, Delivery, Futures, Options, etc.
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Enter the buy price and sell price per share or lot.
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Enter the quantity of shares or number of lots.
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Choose your broker from the dropdown list.
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Click Calculate Charges to see a full itemized breakdown.
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Review the table showing brokerage, STT, GST, stamp duty and all other charges.
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Check the net P&L after all charges and the break-even price.
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Compare results by switching between different brokers.

Demat Account Charges Calculator बारेमा

Ever wondered how much of your stock trading profit goes to charges? The Demat Account Charges Calculator computes every fee involved in an Indian stock trade — brokerage, STT, exchange charges, SEBI fees, GST, stamp duty, and DP charges — for Zerodha, Upstox, Groww, Angel One, HDFC Securities, ICICI Direct, and Sharekhan.

What Gets Calculated

Brokerage — flat ₹20 for discount brokers, percentage-based for full-service
STT — Securities Transaction Tax at government-mandated rates
Exchange charges — NSE transaction fee (0.00322%)
SEBI turnover charges — ₹10 per crore (0.0001%)
GST — 18% on brokerage + exchange charges
Stamp duty — on buy side, varies by transaction type
DP charges — ₹13.5 + GST per scrip for delivery sells

Net P&L and Break-Even

See your net profit/loss after all charges and the exact break-even price you need to sell at. Supports Equity Intraday, Delivery, Futures, Options, Currency, and Commodity segments. Compare charges across brokers to find the most cost-effective option for your trading style.

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