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.
How Does the Brokerage Calculator Work?
When you trade stocks in India, multiple charges are levied on each transaction. This calculator computes all statutory and broker charges to show your net profit/loss and the breakeven point you need to cross for profitability.
Net P&L = (Sell Value - Buy Value) - Total ChargesWhere:
- • Brokerage = Varies by broker (₹0 delivery, ₹20/order or 0.03% for intraday)
- • STT = 0.1% on sell (delivery) or 0.025% on sell (intraday)
- • Exchange = 0.00345% of turnover
- • GST = 18% on (Brokerage + Exchange charges)
- • SEBI = 0.0001% of turnover
- • Stamp Duty = 0.015% on buy value
- Brokerage: Most discount brokers charge ₹0 for delivery, ₹20 flat for intraday
- STT: Securities Transaction Tax - 0.1% delivery, 0.025% intraday (on sell side)
- Exchange Charges: NSE charges 0.00345%, BSE charges slightly lower
- Stamp Duty: State-level charge on buy transactions (0.015% avg)
Example: Calculating Trade Charges
Sanjay buys and sells Infosys shares on the same day (intraday).
Trade Details:
• Buy Price: ₹1,500 × 100 shares = ₹1,50,000
• Sell Price: ₹1,520 × 100 shares = ₹1,52,000
• Gross Profit: ₹2,000
Charges Breakdown:
• Brokerage: ₹40 (₹20 per order × 2)
• STT: ₹38 (0.025% on sell value)
• Exchange: ₹10.42
• GST: ₹9.07
• SEBI: ₹0.30
• Stamp Duty: ₹22.50
• Total Charges: ₹120.29
Net Profit: ₹2,000 - ₹120.29 = ₹1,879.71
Breakeven: ₹120.29 ÷ 100 = ₹1.20 per share
Charges: Delivery vs Intraday Trading
Trading costs vary significantly between delivery and intraday:
| Charge Type | Equity Delivery | Equity Intraday |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | ₹0 (most brokers) | ₹20 or 0.03% |
| STT | 0.1% (both sides) | 0.025% (sell only) |
| Holding Period | No limit | Same day only |
| Typical Total Cost | ~0.25% of trade | ~0.05% of trade |
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⚠️ Disclaimer
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.