Brokerage Calculator - Stock Trading Cost Calculator

Calculate stock trading brokerage, STT, and net profit. Understand the true cost of buying and selling stocks in India.

Last updated: June 2026 for FY 2025-26Formula verified against RBI / government guidelinesReviewed by Ranveer Patel, Finance Professional
100% private: All calculations run in your browser. Your numbers never leave your device — no server, no storage, no account required.

How to Use This Brokerage Calculator

Using our Brokerage Calculator is simple and takes just a few seconds. Enter your values using the sliders or input fields above, and the results will update instantly — no need to click a calculate button.

All calculations are performed in your browser using standard financial formulas. Your data is never stored or transmitted to any server, ensuring complete privacy.

The results shown are estimates based on the inputs you provide. For precise figures, consult with your bank or financial advisor. Use this tool for quick comparisons, planning, and understanding how different variables affect your financial outcomes.

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Formula & Explanation

Net Profit = (Sell Value - Buy Value) - Brokerage - STT - Exchange Charges - GST - Stamp Duty

Total trading charges include: Brokerage (both buy and sell sides, typically 0.03% or ₹20/order for discount brokers), STT (0.1% on sell side for delivery trades), Exchange/Transaction charges (~0.00325% for NSE, ~0.00275% for BSE), GST at 18% on brokerage + exchange charges, and Stamp Duty (0.015% on buy side). SEBI charges of ₹10 per crore also apply. For intraday trades, STT is 0.025% on sell side only.

Calculation Examples

Delivery Trade

Buy 100 shares at ₹500, sell at ₹600

Net Profit: ₹9,937 after charges

Benefits

  • Know exact trading costs
  • Calculate net profit
  • Compare brokers
  • Plan trades better

Use Cases

  • Stock trading
  • Intraday trading
  • Broker comparison
  • Profit calculation

About Brokerage Calculator

Our Brokerage Calculator helps stock traders calculate the total cost of trading including brokerage fees, STT (Securities Transaction Tax), and other charges. Know your exact profit or loss after all deductions.

Understanding Hidden Trading Fees in India

Many new traders in India focus solely on the 'brokerage' fee (often advertised as ₹20 per order or free for delivery), but they forget about the hidden statutory charges. Your true trading cost includes the Securities Transaction Tax (STT), Exchange Transaction Charges, GST (18%), SEBI turnover fees, and state-specific Stamp Duty.

Intraday vs. Delivery Brokerage Costs

The costs differ significantly based on your trade type. Intraday trades typically have lower statutory charges but incur brokerage fees on both the buy and sell sides. Delivery trades (holding overnight) often have zero brokerage with modern discount brokers like Zerodha, Groww, or Upstox, but they attract a much higher STT (0.1% on both buy and sell).

How to Maximize Your Net Profit

Always use a Brokerage Calculator before placing large orders. A trade that looks profitable on the chart might actually result in a net loss once all taxes and charges are deducted. Knowing your exact breakeven point helps you place smarter stop-loss and target-profit orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Total trading cost includes brokerage (0–0.03% for discount brokers, 0.3–0.5% for full-service), STT (0.1% on equity delivery), exchange transaction charges (~0.00335%), SEBI charges (0.0001%), GST 18% on brokerage, and stamp duty (0.015% on buy side). On a ₹50,000 equity delivery trade, total charges are approximately ₹175–200. Use the free Brokerage Calculator on AbacusHand to calculate your exact result instantly.

STT (Securities Transaction Tax) is a tax levied by the Indian government on stock market trades. For equity delivery: 0.1% on both buy and sell. For intraday trades: 0.025% on sell side only. For F&O: 0.0125% on sell side for options and 0.01% for futures. On a ₹1 lakh delivery trade, STT = ₹100 per side = ₹200 total. Use the free Brokerage Calculator on AbacusHand to calculate your exact result instantly.

Zerodha charges zero brokerage on equity delivery and flat ₹20 per order (or 0.03%) for intraday and F&O. Groww charges ₹20 or 0.05% per order. Angel One charges flat ₹20 per order for intraday/F&O and ₹0 for delivery for the first 30 days. Traditional brokers like HDFC Securities or ICICI Direct charge 0.25%–0.50% for delivery. Use the free Brokerage Calculator on AbacusHand to compare your exact trading charges across all discount brokers.

Net profit = (Sell price - Buy price) x Quantity - Total charges. On a ₹50,000 buy and ₹55,000 sell (same day intraday via Zerodha): gross profit = ₹5,000, total charges ~₹85 (brokerage ₹40 + STT ₹13.75 + exchange + GST + stamp duty), net profit ~₹4,915. For delivery trades, charges are higher due to STT on both sides. Use the free Brokerage Calculator on AbacusHand to calculate your exact result instantly.

Delivery trades are held overnight — you pay STT on both buy and sell (0.1% each side). Intraday trades are squared off the same day — STT applies only on sell (0.025%). Brokerage for delivery is often zero at discount brokers; intraday is ₹20/order. On ₹1 lakh: delivery STT = ₹200, intraday STT = ₹25 — making intraday cheaper for short-term traders. Use the free Brokerage Calculator on AbacusHand to calculate your exact result instantly.

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