Brokerage Calculator 2026 – Zerodha, Groww, Upstox (Net Profit Check)

The P&L Ledger: Precise breakdown of statutory charges and net capital efficiency.

The Brokerage Calculator shows you the actual cost of every trade — not just brokerage, but all 5 regulatory charges combined. This is critical because even ₹20 flat-fee brokers have STT, exchange fees, GST, and stamp duty that can add up to 0.1-0.5% of your trade value. Calculate GST on this transaction separately if needed.

Compare broker charges: Use this calculator to compare Zerodha, Upstox, Angel One, Groww, and HDFC Securities side by side — and find the true cheapest broker for your specific trade size and frequency.

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Statutory Reference

Turnover: ₹2,10,000 | Charging STT @ 0.1%

Common Pitfall

The Breakeven Gap

To recover all costs, this stock must move at least ₹1.34 in your favor. Only gains beyond this point are real profits.

Net Realized Performance

₹9,866

Final Profit after all fees

Regulatory Friction

₹134

0.064% of turnover value.

Breakeven Barrier

+1.34 pts

Movement needed per share.

Gross Profit

10,000

Buy Turnover

1,00,000

Sell Turnover

1,10,000

Friction Allocation

Trade Weighting
Brokerage0
STT/CTT110
Exchange7
SEBI Fee0
Stamp Duty15
GST (18%)1

The Broker Matrix

View All Comparisons
Broker ProfileEquity DeliveryF&O / Intraday
ZerodhaFreeFlat ₹20
Groww₹20 or 0.05%Flat ₹20
Upstox₹20 or 0.1%Flat ₹20
DhanFreeFlat ₹20
FyersFreeFlat ₹20
Angel OneFreeFlat ₹20
Trading Alpha

Defend the Net Profit.

Active traders often pay more in taxes and brokerage than they keep in profits. Mastering the 'Friction Coefficient' is the first step to institutional-level profitability.

Capped Strategy

For trades above ₹5 Lakhs, flat-fee brokers are 80% cheaper than percentage-based ones.

Tax Harvesting

Realizing losses to offset gains can boost your net yearly P&L by up to 10-15%.

Slippage Audit

Don't just count fees. Market impact and execution slippage often cost more than brokerage.

The Brokerage Calculator shows you the actual cost of every trade — not just brokerage, but all 5 regulatory charges combined. This is critical because even ₹20 flat-fee brokers have STT, exchange fees, GST, and stamp duty that can add up to 0.1-0.5% of your trade value. <a href="/calculator/gst" class="text-primary hover:underline font-medium">Calculate GST on this transaction</a> separately if needed.

Compare broker charges: Use this calculator to compare Zerodha, Upstox, Angel One, Groww, and HDFC Securities side by side — and find the true cheapest broker for your specific trade size and frequency.

What Are the 5 Trading Charges in India?

When you trade stocks in India, 5 different entities charge fees. Most traders only think about brokerage, but the other charges often cost more than the brokerage itself — especially for small trades.

  • 1. Brokerage: Fee charged by your broker. Flat-fee brokers (Zerodha, Upstox): ₹20/order or 0.03%, whichever is lower. Full-service brokers (HDFC, ICICI): 0.3-0.5% per trade. Equity Delivery: Many brokers charge 0 brokerage on delivery.
  • 2. STT (Securities Transaction Tax): Government tax. Equity Delivery: 0.1% on BUY + 0.1% on SELL. Equity Intraday: 0.025% on SELL side only. F&O: 0.0125% on premium (options), 0.01% on turnover (futures).
  • 3. Exchange Transaction Charges: NSE: 0.00322% (equity delivery), 0.00689% (intraday). BSE: slightly different. This is about ₹3.22 on a ₹1 lakh trade.
  • 4. GST (18%): Applied on (Brokerage + Exchange charges) combined. Not on STT or stamp duty.
  • 5. Stamp Duty: State tax, only on BUY orders. Equity Delivery & Intraday: 0.015% of trade value. Futures: 0.002%. Options: 0.003% of premium.

Example: ₹1 Lakh Intraday Trade — Zerodha vs HDFC Securities

Arjun buys ₹1,00,000 worth of Reliance shares in the morning and sells for ₹1,01,000 (₹1,000 gross profit).

With Zerodha (₹20 flat fee):
• Brokerage: ₹40 (₹20 buy + ₹20 sell)
• STT: ₹25 (0.025% on sell)
• Exchange + GST + Stamp: ~₹28
• Total charges: ~₹93 | Net Profit: ₹907

With HDFC Securities (0.5% brokerage):
• Brokerage: ₹1,000 (0.5% × ₹1L × 2 sides)
• Other charges: ~₹28
• Total charges: ~₹1,028 | Net Loss: -₹28 (despite ₹1,000 gross profit!)

Conclusion: For active traders, flat-fee discount brokers save enormous costs.

Gross Profit: ₹1,000
Zerodha Total Charges: ~₹93
HDFC Total Charges: ~₹1,028
Zerodha Net Profit: ₹907
Break-even Move Needed: 0.09% (Zerodha) vs 1.02% (HDFC)
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Broker Charges Comparison India 2026 — Zerodha vs Upstox vs Angel One

Compare key brokerage charges across top discount and full-service brokers:

BrokerDelivery BrokerageIntraday BrokerageF&O BrokerageAccount AMC
ZerodhaZero₹20 or 0.03%₹20/order₹300/year
UpstoxZero₹20 or 0.05%₹20/orderZero
Angel OneZero₹20 or 0.25%₹20/orderZero
GrowwZero₹20₹20/orderZero
HDFC Securities0.5% (min ₹25)0.05% (min ₹25)₹25/order₹750/year

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The figures provided by this calculator are estimates based on the inputs you provide and standard financial formulas. STOCKCALC.IN does not offer investment advice. Please consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

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Brokerage Calculator 2026 – Zerodha, Groww, Upstox (Net Profit Check) analyzed by Mahavir Hirani

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