Brokerage Calculator

Last updated: Jul 22, 2026 | Reviewed by Calkulator Team | 2 min read

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Calculate your actual profit after all trading charges

STT, brokerage, GST, SEBI fees, and stamp duty eat into every trade. On a ₹1 lakh intraday trade, total charges can be ₹100-200 — which matters when your target profit is only ₹500. Know your breakeven price first.

Compare charges across Zerodha, Groww, and Angel One — flat ₹20/trade brokers save money on larger orders.

Trade Details

Trade Type

Exchange

Buy Price (?)

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Sell Price (?)

₹

Quantity

qty

Brokerage Model

Flat fee: ₹20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower (per leg)

STT: Intraday 0.025% sell; Delivery 0.1% both sides; Futures 0.0125% sell

GST: 18% on brokerage + exchange charges

Net P&L

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Breakeven: —

Gross P&L—

Total Brokerage—

STT—

GST (18%)—

Total Charges—

Charges Breakdown

Charge	Amount

Live Result Illustration

Visual summary — updates instantly as you enter values above

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Real-Life Guide to Using the Brokerage Calculator

Zerodha / SEBI brokerage on trades. Use the examples and checks below to turn the number into a practical decision.

When this calculator is useful

Use this when you are about to buy or sell shares, futures, or options and want the real all-in cost of the trade — brokerage plus every statutory charge — not just the flat fee a broker advertises.

For most people, the best way to use the Brokerage Calculator is to try the real case first, then change one input at a time. That makes the trade-off visible. For example, with a loan calculator you can change tenure while keeping the same rate; with an investment calculator you can change return assumption while keeping the same monthly contribution; with a health, education or measurement calculator you can check how much one input changes the final category.

The result should answer a practical question: Can I afford this? How much should I save? Is this score enough? Is this measurement within range? What is the safer or cheaper option? If the output does not answer the decision clearly, adjust the inputs until the scenario matches your real situation.

Real-Life Example

Intraday trade cost check: Suresh buys 500 shares of a ₹200 stock intraday and squares off the same day, and wants to know exactly what the trade cost him beyond the advertised brokerage.

1On a combined buy-and-sell turnover of about ₹2,00,000, brokerage might be capped around ₹40, but STT on the sell side, exchange transaction charges, SEBI fees, stamp duty, and GST together can add another ₹150-200, meaning the stock needs to move enough to clear roughly ₹200 in costs before any real profit begins.

2Now change one input, such as rate, time, quantity, unit or score, and compare the new result with the first one.

On smaller intraday trades, the statutory charges often outweigh the broker's own flat fee, so always total every line item, not just the headline brokerage.

Practical Advice

Use the Brokerage Calculator as a planning tool, not just a number generator. Write down the inputs you used, because the final answer is meaningful only when you remember the assumptions behind it.

If the decision affects money, health, tax, safety, academics or legal compliance, keep a second check ready. That second check may be a bank quote, payslip, official rule, prescription, site measurement, mark sheet or invoice.

Common Mistakes

Assuming brokerage is the only cost and forgetting STT, exchange transaction charges, SEBI turnover fees, stamp duty, and 18% GST on brokerage all apply on top.
Calculating STT on the full contract value for options instead of on the sell-side premium value, which is how it is actually charged.
Applying the same flat ₹20-per-order brokerage to equity delivery trades, when most discount brokers charge zero brokerage on delivery and only charge for intraday and F&O.
Working out charges for only one leg of the trade, forgetting both the buy and the sell attract their own set of charges.
Overlooking DP (depository participant) charges of roughly ₹13-20 per scrip that CDSL levies separately whenever delivery shares are sold, regardless of quantity.

How to Interpret Results

The output splits out brokerage from statutory charges and shows a true breakeven price for the trade — compare your expected exit price to this breakeven rather than the raw entry price to see if the trade is actually worth taking.

A good interpretation looks at both the main result and the supporting values. If a page shows totals, ratios, categories, schedules or warnings, read those together instead of focusing only on the biggest number.

Brokerage Calculator FAQs

Useful answers for interpreting the output, avoiding mistakes and using the result responsibly.

What does this calculator add up?

It computes the total transaction cost of a buy-sell trade — brokerage plus STT, exchange charges, SEBI fee, and stamp duty — and shows the net profit or loss after all of it.

What formula does it follow?

It sums the broker's flat-or-percentage brokerage (whichever the broker's plan specifies) with statutory charges calculated on turnover, then applies 18% GST on the brokerage and exchange charges portion.

Why is equity delivery brokerage sometimes shown as zero?

Most Indian discount brokers do not charge brokerage on equity delivery trades at all, reserving fees for intraday equity and F&O trades, so make sure you select the right trade type.

Will this exactly match my broker's contract note?

It should be very close, but small differences of a few rupees can appear due to rounding or periodic rate revisions by exchanges — treat your broker's contract note as the final word before a large trade.

How is STT different for options compared to stocks?

For options, STT is charged only on the sell-side premium value, not the notional contract value, so make sure the calculator knows which leg is the sell leg to avoid overstating the cost.

Does the exchange I choose (NSE vs BSE) matter?

Yes, exchange transaction charges differ marginally between NSE and BSE, so pick the correct exchange for the specific stock or contract to get an accurate figure.

How should I use the breakeven price this gives me?

Use it to set a realistic target or stop-loss level — if the stock cannot move past this breakeven, the trade is not worth taking purely on cost grounds.

Are DP charges included in the total?

Usually not, since DP charges are levied separately by the depository only when delivery shares are sold — add roughly ₹13-20 per scrip yourself if you are selling from your demat holdings.

What is a Brokerage Calculator?

Every stock trade incurs multiple charges beyond just brokerage — STT, exchange transaction charges, SEBI fees, GST, and stamp duty. These can significantly reduce your net profit, especially in intraday trades.

This calculator breaks down all charges for NSE/BSE trades using Zerodha-style flat fee of ₹20 per order (or 0.03% whichever is lower), helping you calculate the exact break-even price for any trade.

Example Calculation

Scenario: Mr. Kartik Sharma, day trader from Pune using Zerodha — buys 500 shares of HDFC Bank at ₹1,640 (intraday) and sells at ₹1,665 the same day

1Gross P&L = (520 - 500) — 100 = ₹2,000

2Brokerage = ₹20 — 2 = ₹40 | STT = 0.025% — 52,000 = ₹13 | Other charges — ₹15

3Total charges — ₹68 + 18% GST on brokerage — ₹75 total

✓ Result: Net Profit = ₹2,000 - ₹75 = ₹1,925 | Breakeven — ₹500.75/share

How to Use the Brokerage Calculator

Select your Trade Type — Intraday (same day buy and sell), Delivery (hold overnight), F&O Futures, or F&O Options. Each has different STT rates and brokerage treatment.
Select the Exchange — NSE or BSE. Exchange transaction charges differ slightly between them.
Enter your Buy Price and Sell Price per share — use the actual prices at which you bought and sold (or plan to).
Enter the Quantity — number of shares for equity trades, or number of lots for F&O.
Click Calculate Charges to see gross P&L, total charges (brokerage + STT + GST + SEBI fee), net P&L, and the exact breakeven sell price.

Benefits

Know your actual net profit before placing a trade — gross gain is misleading without charges
Calculate the exact breakeven sell price — useful for setting target prices and stop losses
Compare intraday vs delivery STT impact — delivery STT (0.1% both sides) is 4� higher than intraday (0.025% sell only)
Identify that STT often exceeds brokerage for delivery trades — a hidden cost many investors overlook
Plan minimum trade size to make a trade profitable after all regulatory charges

Key Terms

STT (Securities Transaction Tax): Government tax on equity trades. Intraday: 0.025% on sell side only. Delivery: 0.1% on both buy and sell. Futures: 0.0125% on sell. Options: ₹50 per lot on sell (exercised at expiry).
Brokerage: Fee charged by your broker per executed order. Flat-fee discount brokers (Zerodha, Groww, Angel One) charge ₹20 or 0.03% per order whichever is lower — far cheaper than 0.5% per-leg traditional brokers.
Exchange Transaction Charges: NSE/BSE levies 0.00325% (equity) and 0.002% (futures) of turnover per trade — paid on both buy and sell legs.
SEBI Charges: SEBI turnover fee of ₹10 per crore of trade value — applied on all trades across all segments.
Breakeven Price: The minimum sell price at which net P&L equals zero after all charges. For a buy trade, breakeven = buy price + (total charges / quantity).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between intraday and delivery brokerage charges?

Intraday trades (buy and sell same day): STT is 0.025% on the sell side only — much lower cost. Delivery trades (overnight hold): STT is 0.1% on both buy and sell sides — 4� more expensive on STT. Brokerage is the same flat ₹20/order for both (with discount brokers). For intraday: total charges are typically ₹40�80 for a standard trade. For delivery: STT alone can be ₹200�₹1,000 per trade on larger positions. This is why delivery investors need higher price appreciation to cover charges compared to intraday traders.

Why is STT so much larger than brokerage for delivery trades?

STT (Securities Transaction Tax) for delivery is 0.1% on both buy and sell — 0.2% total turnover. For a ₹1 Lakh trade, STT alone = ₹200. Brokerage with a flat-fee broker is just ₹40 (₹20 — 2 legs). So STT is 5� larger than brokerage. This is by design — STT was introduced as a revenue measure in 2004 when long-term capital gains tax on equities was abolished (which has since been reintroduced at 12.5%). STT is non-negotiable regardless of broker. When evaluating a delivery trade, always account for the 0.2% STT round-trip cost minimum.

How does the flat ₹20 brokerage model compare to percentage-based traditional brokers?

Traditional brokers charge 0.3�0.5% per leg (both buy and sell) — totalling 0.6�1% of trade value. On a ₹1 Lakh delivery trade, that's ₹600�₹1,000 in brokerage alone. Discount brokers (Zerodha, Groww, Angel One) charge flat ₹20 per executed order — so the same ₹1 Lakh trade costs only ₹40. For active traders and large-value delivery investors, the difference is enormous: saving ₹560�₹960 per trade. For small trades under ₹66,667, 0.03% = ₹20, so the flat cap applies only above this threshold. Below ₹66,667, both models are similar.

What charges apply to F&O (futures and options) trades?

For Futures: STT 0.0125% on sell side, exchange charges 0.002% of turnover, stamp duty 0.002% on buy, brokerage ₹20/order, GST 18% on brokerage + exchange charges. For Options: STT ₹50/lot on sell (at expiry or exercise), exchange charges 0.053% of premium turnover, stamp duty 0.003% on buy, brokerage ₹20/order. Options traders note: STT on options is on premium value (cheap), but if options are exercised at expiry and converted to delivery, STT applies at the much higher 0.1% rate on the full underlying value — a significant hidden cost for deep ITM options held to expiry.

How do I calculate the breakeven price for a stock trade?

Breakeven sell price = Buy Price + (Total Charges / Quantity). For example: Buy 100 shares at ₹500, total charges = ₹75 → breakeven = ₹500 + (₹75 / 100) = ₹500.75. For delivery trades with higher STT, the breakeven gap is larger. This calculator shows you the exact breakeven automatically. Knowing the breakeven is critical for setting minimum target prices — your trade only makes money if the sell price exceeds the breakeven. Intraday scalpers especially need to know this to evaluate whether the expected price movement justifies the trade costs.