Brokerage Calculator
This calculator produces the full cost stack of an equity trade the way a contract note does: brokerage as per your plan, plus the statutory charges nobody waives — STT, exchange transaction charges, SEBI turnover fees, stamp duty, GST — and the DP charge when shares actually leave your demat on a delivery sell.
Switch between delivery and intraday to see how the rules change: delivery pays STT on both sides (0.1%) but many discount brokers charge zero brokerage; intraday pays STT only on the sell (0.025%) but brokerage on both orders.
How it works
- Brokerage: percentage per order with a cap (₹20-cap discount plans), or zero — editable to match your broker.
- Statutory (FY 2026-27): STT delivery 0.1% both sides / intraday 0.025% sell; stamp 0.015% / 0.003% on buy; SEBI ₹10 per crore; GST 18% on brokerage + exchange + SEBI.
- Delivery sells add one DP charge per scrip per day (broker-dependent, ~₹13–16 + GST).
Frequently asked questions
Who levies each of these charges?
Brokerage is the broker's fee. STT and stamp duty go to the government, exchange transaction charges to NSE/BSE, turnover fees to SEBI, and GST on the service components to the government. The DP charge is split between the depository (CDSL/NSDL) and your broker as depository participant.
What is the DP charge and when does it apply?
A flat fee charged when shares move out of your demat account — i.e., once per stock per day on delivery sells, regardless of quantity. Selling 1 share or 1,000 shares of the same company on the same day costs one DP charge (typically ₹13–16 plus GST, varies by broker).
Why is delivery brokerage often free but intraday isn't?
Discount brokers use free delivery as acquisition and monetise active intraday/F&O flow with the ₹20-cap-per-order model. The statutory charges are identical across brokers — only the brokerage line differs, which is why cost comparisons should look at the full stack.
Why does my contract note differ slightly from this?
Exchange transaction charges differ between NSE and BSE, some brokers pass through small extras (NSE IPFT ~₹10/crore, auto-square-off fees), and each line is rounded to the paisa independently. Differences should be a few paise to a rupee — anything larger deserves a look at the note.
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This tool is an educational estimate, not investment or tax advice. Rates and rules change — verify current figures and consult a professional before acting.