Brokerage Calculator

Real per-trade charges & net P&L by broker

Reviewed by the PaisaTools Editorial Team · Last reviewed September 2026

How to use: Pick your broker and trade type, enter buy/sell price and quantity — we show every charge, your net profit, and the break-even move.

ExampleZerodha intraday, buy ₹100 → sell ₹105 × 1,000 → see total charges and net P&L instantly

What are you trading?

How are you holding it?

Buy and sell the same day

Broker

Buy price

₹

Sell price

₹

Quantity (shares)

Net profit / loss after all charges

₹4,916

Gross P&L (before charges)

₹5,000

Total charges

₹84

Charge breakdown

Brokerage₹40

STT₹26

Exchange txn₹6

SEBI₹0

Stamp duty₹3

GST (18%)₹8

DP charges₹0

Total charges₹84

Break-even: the price must move +₹0.08/unit (0.08%) just to cover charges before any profit.

NSE. Statutory charges as notified (F&O STT per the 1 Apr 2026 hike; options charged on premium). Brokerage plans are defaults as of 2026-06-17— confirm with your broker or pick “Custom”. DP charge applies only to equity delivery sells.

How it works

The price you see isn't the cost you pay. Every equity trade is shaved by brokerage plus a stack of statutory charges — STT, exchange and SEBI fees, stamp duty, GST and (for delivery) DP charges. This calculator shows the real, all-in cost and your actual net profit.

Pick your brokerand the tool applies its exact brokerage plan, so you don't have to remember whether it's ₹20 flat, a percentage, or free. Enter your buy and sell price and quantity, choose delivery or intraday, and you get a full charge breakdown, your net P&L, and the break-even move — how far the price must rise just to cover costs.

It's the reality check every trader needs: on small trades, charges can quietly eat a surprising slice of your gains. Investing for the long term instead? See what your money could become in a SIP or lump sum.

Method & sources

Charges are computed for NSE equity per the notified statutory rates — STT (delivery 0.1% buy+sell; intraday 0.025% sell), exchange transaction charges, SEBI turnover fee (₹10/crore), stamp duty (buy side), 18% GST on brokerage + transaction + SEBI, and DP charges on delivery sells — plus your broker's brokerage plan. F&O uses the STT hiked on 1 April 2026 (futures 0.05% sell; options 0.15% on premium sell) with options charged on premium, not notional. Brokerage plans are dated defaults; confirm with your broker. Educational estimate, not financial advice.

What this doesn't cover

Brokerage plans differ by broker — enter yours.
DP charges and some fees depend on your broker/depository.
Rates change via SEBI and exchange circulars.

Frequently asked

What charges apply when I buy and sell shares in India?: Beyond the broker's brokerage, every equity trade carries statutory charges: STT (securities transaction tax), exchange transaction charges, SEBI turnover fee, stamp duty (on the buy side), 18% GST (on brokerage + transaction + SEBI), and — for delivery — DP charges on the sell. This calculator adds them all up for your exact trade and shows your net profit after costs.
How does picking my broker change the result?: Only the brokerage component changes by broker — the statutory charges are the same everywhere. Select your broker and the tool applies its plan (e.g. Zerodha: free delivery, ₹20 or 0.03% intraday; many discount brokers: ₹20 flat). The rest (STT, GST, stamp, etc.) is identical regardless of broker.
What is the break-even move?: It's how far the price must rise from your buy price just to cover all the charges — before you make any profit. On small or low-priced trades, charges can be a big share of the move, so the break-even percentage is a useful reality check, especially for intraday.
Is delivery really cheaper than intraday?: Not always. Delivery often has zero or low brokerage but a higher STT (0.1% on both buy and sell) plus DP charges on the sell. Intraday has lower STT (0.025%, sell side only) and stamp duty, but brokerage usually applies on both legs. Switch the 'Trade type' toggle to compare the same trade both ways.
Are these charges current and exact?: The statutory charges are as notified for NSE equity (the April 2026 STT revision applied to F&O, not equity). Brokerage plans are convenience defaults dated on the page — brokers change pricing periodically, so confirm with your broker or use the 'Custom' option to enter your exact plan. DP charges are an approximate per-scrip figure that varies slightly by broker.
Does this cover F&O (futures and options)?: Yes. Choose 'Derivatives (F&O)', then Futures or Options. It uses the current F&O STT (hiked on 1 April 2026 to 0.05% on futures sells and 0.15% on options-premium sells), the correct exchange charges, and — importantly — charges options on the premium, not the notional contract value. For F&O, enter the total quantity (lot size × number of lots).

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What you actually pay to trade: brokerage, STT and hidden chargesThe share price isn't the only cost of a trade. Brokerage, STT, exchange fees, GST and stamp duty quietly eat into every buy and sell — and on small trades they add up fast. Here's the full breakdown.

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