How is brokerage calculated in India?

Brokerage plus STT, exchange transaction charges, SEBI fee, 18 percent GST on brokerage and exchange, stamp duty and DP charges. Discount brokers charge zero on delivery and 20 rupees or 0.03 percent per intraday order.

Why is my actual profit less than sell minus buy?

Because STT, GST, exchange, stamp and DP charges are deducted on top of brokerage. On small trades these can exceed a thin profit.

Is delivery really zero brokerage?

With discount brokers yes, delivery brokerage is zero. You still pay STT, stamp and a small DP charge. Full-service brokers may charge a percentage.

Are these charges exact?

They are close estimates using standard discount-broker NSE equity rates. Exact figures vary slightly by broker, exchange and rate revisions. Check your contract note.

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Your real profit after brokerage, STT, GST & all charges.

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Net Profit / Loss (after all charges)

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Gross P&L ₹0

Brokerage ₹0

STT ₹0

Exchange + SEBI ₹0

GST (18%) ₹0

Stamp + DP ₹0

Total charges ₹0

Breakeven move needed ₹0

💡 Delivery brokerage here is ₹0 — because it assumes a discount broker.

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What eats into your trading profit

Your gross profit is just (sell − buy) × quantity. But your real take-home is lower because of statutory + broker charges:

Brokerage — the broker's fee. Discount brokers: ₹0 on delivery, and ₹20 (or 0.03%) per intraday order.
STT — Securities Transaction Tax. Delivery 0.1% both sides; intraday 0.025% on sell.
Exchange + SEBI — tiny turnover-based charges.
GST — 18% on brokerage + exchange charges.
Stamp duty — on the buy side; plus a small DP charge when you sell delivery holdings.

For small trades these charges can be larger than a thin profit — which is exactly why the breakeven move figure matters: the price move you need just to cover costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is brokerage calculated in India?: Brokerage plus STT, exchange transaction charges, SEBI fee, 18% GST (on brokerage + exchange), stamp duty and DP charges. Discount brokers charge ₹0 on delivery and ₹20 (or 0.03%) per intraday order.
Why is my actual profit less than (sell − buy)?: Because STT, GST, exchange, stamp and DP charges are deducted on top of brokerage. On small trades these can exceed a thin profit.
Is delivery really zero brokerage?: With discount brokers, yes — delivery brokerage is ₹0 (you still pay STT, stamp and a small DP charge). Full-service brokers may charge a percentage.
Are these charges exact?: They are close estimates using standard discount-broker (NSE equity) rates. Exact figures vary slightly by broker, exchange and any rate revisions — check your contract note.

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⚠️ Estimate only, using standard discount-broker NSE equity rates (FY 2025-26). Actual charges vary by broker, segment, exchange and rate changes. Not investment advice — always verify with your broker's contract note.