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Brokerage Calculator

Calculate brokerage charges, taxes, and total trading costs before placing a trade.

Calculate your Brokerage

Trade Details

Turnover0.00
Brokerage0.00
STT0.00
ETC0.00
SEBI0.00
IPFT₹ 0.00
Stamp Duty0.00
GST (@ 18%)0.00
Total Tax & Charges0.00
Points to Breakeven0.00

*A DP charge of ₹15 + GST per scrip applies to all stock sale transactions, irrespective of quantity.

Why Use a Stock Brokerage Calculator?

A brokerage calculator reveals your true trading costs before you take a position — turning guesswork into precision.

Find Your Exact Breakeven Point

It calculates precisely how many points a stock or options contract must move in your favour just to cover all your trading costs.

Prevent Hidden Profit Drains

STT, Stamp Duty, and 18% GST scale with your total turnover. The calculator stops these percentage-based taxes from quietly eating your margins.

Compare Trade Types Instantly

Dynamically shows the cost difference between Equity Intraday (lower STT, no DP charges) vs Equity Delivery (higher STT, flat DP charges on sell).

Understanding Brokerage and Transaction Taxes

When buying or selling shares on the Indian stock market through platforms like the NSE or BSE, the total cost of trading goes far beyond the base commission charged by your broker. Understanding statutory levies like the Securities Transaction Tax (STT), GST, Stamp Duty, and DP charges is vital to calculating your actual net take-home profit.

Following the latest regulatory changes in FY 2026-27, statutory tax slabs have been adjusted — most notably STT rates on derivatives (Futures and Options), increased to regulate excessive retail speculative volumes. A real-time calculator incorporating these revised rates ensures traders are not caught off guard by hidden costs.

How We Calculate Your Trading Fees & Profit

Complete transparency — here is the exact step-by-step mathematical logic behind every number.

Turnover

The sum of your total buy value and total sell value.

(Buy Price × Qty) + (Sell Price × Qty)

STT

Government tax on transactions — rates revised for FY 2026-27.

Delivery 0.1% (both sides) · Intraday 0.025% (sell) · Futures 0.05% · Options 0.15%

Exchange Charges

Turnover charges levied by the stock exchange (NSE / BSE).

NSE: Equity 0.00297% · Futures 0.00173% · Options 0.03503%

SEBI Fee

Regulatory fee charged by the Securities and Exchange Board of India.

0.0001% of turnover (₹10 per Crore)

GST

Applied only on service charges — not on STT or Stamp Duty.

18% × (Brokerage + Exchange Charges + SEBI Fee)

Stamp Duty

State government levy charged on the buy side only.

Delivery 0.015% · Intraday 0.003% · Futures 0.002% · Options 0.003%

DP Charges

Flat depository charge by CDSL/NSDL — only on Equity Delivery sell trades.

₹15 + 18% GST per scrip

Indian Stock Market Fee & Tax Structure

FY 2026-27 — Updated Rates

Brokerage

Equity Delivery2.5% or ₹20 (whichever is lower)
Equity Intraday0.05% or ₹20 (whichever is lower)
Equity Futures0.05% or ₹20 (whichever is lower)
Equity OptionsFlat ₹20 per executed order

STT (Securities Transaction Tax)

Equity Delivery0.1% (Buy & Sell)
Equity Intraday0.025% (Sell only)
Equity Futures0.05% (Sell only)
Equity Options0.15% (Sell only on premium)

Exchange Transaction Charges (NSE)

Equity Delivery0.00297%
Equity Intraday0.00297%
Equity Futures0.00173%
Equity Options0.03503%

GST (Goods & Services Tax)

Equity Delivery18% on (Brokerage + Exchange + SEBI fees)
Equity Intraday18% on (Brokerage + Exchange + SEBI fees)
Equity Futures18% on (Brokerage + Exchange + SEBI fees)
Equity Options18% on (Brokerage + Exchange + SEBI fees)

SEBI Charges

Equity Delivery0.0001% (₹10/Crore)
Equity Intraday0.0001% (₹10/Crore)
Equity Futures0.0001% (₹10/Crore)
Equity Options0.0001% (₹10/Crore)

Stamp Duty

Equity Delivery0.015% (Buy side only)
Equity Intraday0.003% (Buy side only)
Equity Futures0.002% (Buy side only)
Equity Options0.003% (Buy side only)

DP Charges

Equity Delivery₹15 + GST (per scrip, Sell side only)
Equity IntradayNil
Equity FuturesNil
Equity OptionsNil

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

01What is a Brokerage Calculator?

A brokerage calculator is one of the most frequently used tools in the stock market. Here, brokerage refers to the commission that brokers charge for executing trades through their platforms and applications.

However, a brokerage calculator does more than just compute brokerage fees. It also helps calculate stamp duty, transaction charges, SEBI turnover fees, GST, and Securities Transaction Tax (STT).

02What charges does a brokerage calculator include?
It calculates brokerage, Securities Transaction Tax (STT), exchange transaction charges, SEBI turnover fees, GST, and stamp duty.
03What is a brokerage calculator used for?
A brokerage calculator helps traders estimate the total cost of a trade before placing an order. It can show brokerage, taxes, exchange charges, SEBI charges, GST and the final profit or loss after charges. Traders can also use a brokerage fee calculator or broker charges calculator to understand how much they may pay on equity, commodity, futures or options trades.
04Can I calculate charges for futures, options, and commodities?
Yes. A trading cost tool can help you estimate charges across different segments. For example, a futures brokerage calculator can be used for futures trades, an option brokerage calculator can help estimate options trading costs, and a commodity brokerage calculator can show charges for commodity trades. This helps traders compare costs before entering a position.
05Why should traders use an F&O margin calculator along with a brokerage calculator?
A brokerage calculator shows the estimated trading charges, while an F&O margin calculator helps traders check the margin required to take a futures or options position. Using both together gives a clearer view of trading cost, required capital, and possible net returns before placing a trade.
06What are the Factors on which Brokerage Calculation Depends?

The factors on which brokerage calculations depend are:

  1. Buy/Sell price: One of the primary factors influencing brokerage charges is the buy or sell price per unit of a security. It is directly proportional to the brokerage.
  2. Transaction volume: The brokerage calculation, whether done manually or through a brokerage calculator, also depends largely on the transaction volume. Higher trade volumes result in higher brokerage charges.
  3. Type of brokers: There are primarily two types of brokers in India:
    • Full-service brokers offer a wide range of services related to securities trading, including research, advisory support, and trade management. As a result, their brokerage charges tend to be higher.
    • Discount brokers offer a trading platform and charge much lower brokerage fees. These brokers typically apply a flat fee, regardless of the trade value.
07What are the Benefits of a Brokerage Calculator?

The benefits of using online tools such as the Alice Blue brokerage calculator include the following:

  • Investors can compare brokerage charges across brokers offering competitive commission rates.
  • The calculator delivers quick and accurate results.
  • It factors in all trading-related costs.
  • It is free of charge.

Therefore, traders can utilize a brokerage calculator to greatly benefit their trading process and save time on cost analysis significantly.

08Does the calculator work for both buy and sell trades?
Yes, it calculates charges for both buy and sell transactions accurately.