Stock Brokerage Calculator
Enter your trade to see every charge — brokerage is just the start.
Runs entirely in your browser — your numbers never leave this page.
How it works
A trade's true cost has six layers:
- Brokerage: flat Rs 20/order (discount) or % (full-service). Zero for delivery at most discount brokers.
- STT: 0.1% delivery, 0.025% intraday (sell side), 0.0625% options — the biggest line for investors.
- Exchange charges: ~0.00345% of turnover.
- GST: 18% on brokerage + exchange charges.
- Stamp duty: 0.015% delivery, 0.003% intraday.
- The frequency trap: 0.05% per intraday trade × 200 days = 10% annual drag. Charges decide trader survival.
Frequently asked questions
What are the charges on stock trading?
Brokerage + STT + exchange charges + 18% GST + stamp duty + SEBI fees. Delivery ≈ 0.15% of turnover; intraday/F&O less per trade but frequent.
What is STT?
Securities Transaction Tax: 0.1% on delivery (both sides), 0.025% intraday sell, 0.0625% on options premium.
Which broker is cheapest?
Discount brokers (~Rs 20/order, free delivery) beat % brokerages for most retail sizes. Compare your actual monthly turnover.
Do charges really matter?
Enormously for active traders — 0.05% × 200 trading days = 10% annual drag before you make a rupee.
Is STT different for intraday?
Yes — 0.025% on the sell side only, vs 0.1% both sides for delivery.
What is DP charge?
Rs 15–25 per scrip debited on delivery sell — depository participant charge, not in this calculator's per-trade math.
Are F&O charges higher?
Per-trade % is lower, but STT on options (0.0625% of premium) plus frequent trading adds up fast.
Can I reduce trading costs?
Trade less frequently, use discount brokers, prefer delivery over intraday, and consolidate orders.
Is GST charged on STT?
No — GST applies only to brokerage + exchange transaction charges, not to STT or stamp duty.
Do I pay charges on losses too?
Yes — every charge applies per trade regardless of profit or loss. Losing trades cost double.