Brokerage Calculator
Break down brokerage, STT, exchange charges, SEBI fees, GST and stamp duty on an Indian equity or F&O trade.
About the Brokerage Calculator
Every trade on an Indian exchange carries statutory charges on top of brokerage. Securities Transaction Tax rose for futures (to 0.05%) and options (to 0.15% of premium) from 1 April 2026 under Budget 2026; delivery (0.1% on both sides) and intraday (0.025% on the sell side) were unchanged.
Exchange transaction charges default to typical NSE rates (NSE last revised them on 1 March 2026; BSE's differ). Enter the rate from your contract note for an exact figure.
The formula
Charges = brokerage + STT + exchange + SEBI fee + stamp duty + 18% GST on (brokerage + exchange + SEBI)
Statutory rates used
| Charge | Delivery | Intraday | Futures | Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STT | 0.1% buy & sell | 0.025% sell | 0.05% sell | 0.15% sell (premium) |
| NSE transaction (typical) | 0.00297% | 0.00297% | 0.00183% | 0.03553% (premium) |
| Stamp duty (buy) | 0.015% | 0.003% | 0.002% | 0.003% |
| SEBI fee | ₹10/crore | ₹10/crore | ₹10/crore | ₹10/crore |
Worked example
Example: Net profit after charges = ₹10,719.68
- Inputs: Segment: Equity delivery; Quantity: 110; Buy price: 1,100 ₹; Sell price: 1,200 ₹; Brokerage per order: 22 ₹.
- Formula: Charges = brokerage + STT + exchange + SEBI fee + stamp duty + 18% GST on (brokerage + exchange + SEBI)
- Result: Net profit after charges = ₹10,719.68
Things to keep in mind
- Rates change; confirm with your broker's charge sheet and contract note.
- DP charges on delivery sells (around ₹13–16 per scrip per day) aren't included.
Questions people ask
Why do I pay GST?
18% GST applies to brokerage and exchange and SEBI fees, not to STT or stamp duty.
What's the breakeven move?
Total charges divided by quantity.