Brokerage Calculator
The price difference between your buy and sell is not your profit — a string of charges sits in between. A brokerage calculator adds up brokerage, Securities Transaction Tax, exchange transaction charges, GST, the SEBI turnover fee and stamp duty, then shows your net profit and the break-even the price must clear first. Because delivery and intraday trades are charged differently, it also helps you understand which structure suits how you trade.
Total Charges
₹23
Net P&L
₹977
Brokerage
₹0
STT
₹21
Exchange
₹1
GST
₹0
SEBI
₹0
Stamp Duty
₹2
Break-even Move / Share
₹0
Minimum price move to cover all charges.
About the Brokerage Calculator
A brokerage calculator estimates the total transaction cost of an equity trade and the profit left after it. It combines the broker's fee with the statutory charges levied by the exchange, SEBI, the government and the tax authorities, so the figure it returns is what actually reaches your account.
Why it is useful
Small charges on each leg of a trade add up, and they set a break-even the stock must cross before you make anything. Seeing the full cost in advance helps you size trades sensibly, compare delivery against intraday, and avoid the trap of taking tiny profits that the charges wipe out.
How the calculation works
Net profit = sell value − buy value − total charges, where total charges is the sum of brokerage, STT, exchange transaction charges, GST (18% on brokerage plus exchange and SEBI fees), the SEBI turnover fee and stamp duty. Each component is a small percentage of turnover, and the rates differ between delivery and intraday trades.
Key inputs explained
- Buy and sell price: The price per share at entry and exit, which set the turnover.
- Quantity: The number of shares traded on each leg.
- Trade type: Delivery or intraday, since STT, stamp duty and brokerage rates differ.
- Brokerage plan: Your broker's per-trade fee, often zero for delivery with discount brokers.
Example calculation
Inputs
- Buy value
- 100 × ₹500 = ₹50,000
- Sell value
- 100 × ₹550 = ₹55,000
- Trade type
- Delivery (zero brokerage)
Calculation breakdown
- STT 0.1% buy + sell
- ₹50 + ₹55 = ₹105
- Exchange + SEBI + GST
- ≈ ₹3.23 + ₹0.58
- Stamp duty 0.015% on buy
- ₹7.50
The gross gain is ₹5,000, but total charges of about ₹116 — dominated by STT — reduce the net profit to roughly ₹4,884. The trade only becomes profitable once the price rises about ₹1.16 per share above your cost, which is the break-even the charges create.
Benefits
- Reveals the true, all-in cost of a trade before you place it.
- Shows the break-even price the stock must reach to profit.
- Lets you compare delivery and intraday cost structures side by side.
Limitations
- Charge rates change with regulation and differ slightly between brokers and exchanges.
- Does not account for capital gains tax payable when you file your return.
- Assumes standard rates and may not capture special plans or promotional offers.
Tips
- For long-term holdings, delivery with zero brokerage usually costs less overall.
- Factor charges into your target so small moves still leave a real profit.
- Compare a flat per-order brokerage against a percentage plan for your typical trade size.
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About this calculator
The Brokerage Calculator is built and maintained by the PaisaBot team. All calculations run instantly in your browser using established financial formulas, and we use high-precision arithmetic to keep the results reliable.
Data accuracy: Interest rates, tax slabs, and scheme rules are updated periodically, but figures can change with RBI, government, and lender revisions. Always confirm the latest rates with your bank or an official source before acting.
Educational purpose: This tool is provided for general information and financial education only. It does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. For decisions specific to your situation, please consult a qualified financial advisor.