Compute all applicable trading costs including brokerage, STT, exchange fees, and find your net profit or loss.
Net Realized P&L
After all taxes and brokerage
Gross P&L
10000
Charges
-281.0
Turnover
210000
Break-even
1002.81
Charge Breakdown
When you execute a trade in the stock market, the price you see on the screen is rarely the price you pay. For serious investors and day traders, understanding the Brokerage and Tax structure is essential for calculating true profitability. Whether you are dealing with Equity Delivery, Intraday, or F&O, every transaction carries a stack of statutory and regulatory charges that can significantly erode your margins if left unmonitored.
A typical contract note includes several key components beyond the broker's commission:
For Intraday traders, the primary concern is often the volume of trades. Even small brokerage fees can accumulate. However, Intraday trades benefit from a much lower STT rate. Delivery investors, on the other hand, pay a higher STT but may benefit from zero-brokerage models offered by modern discount brokers. Using our Brokerage Calculator alongside this guide helps you model these costs before you click buy.
To maximize your returns, consider moving to a flat-fee discount broker if you are a high-volume trader. Always check your contract note for "Exchange Transaction Charges," which can vary between the NSE and BSE. For long-term wealth planning, use our SIP Calculator to see how minimizing these fees can impact your compounding over decades.
Quick answers to common questions about this utility.
Intraday trades generally have lower STT (only on sell) and zero stamp duty on the buy side, while Delivery trades incur STT on both sides and higher stamp duty to reflect the transfer of ownership.
GST is charged at a flat rate of 18% in India, but it is only applied to the Brokerage fee and the Exchange Transaction charges, not the total trade value.
STT is applicable on all equity and derivative trades executed on a recognized stock exchange in India, though the rates differ by segment.
No, STT is a non-refundable transaction tax. However, it can be treated as a business expense for professional traders to reduce their taxable business income.
SEBI charges are a small turnover fee (e.g., ₹10 per crore) levied by the regulator to fund market supervision and investor protection initiatives.
Select your trade type (Intraday or Delivery), enter the buy price, sell price, and quantity. Adjust the brokerage rate if your broker uses a different structure. The tool instantly calculates all taxes and fees to give you your net P&L.
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