All-in brokerage cost calculator
One trade, six brokers, every charge included. See what you'd really pay, and what you'd keep.
Exchange: NSE. Rates last verified .
| Broker | Brokerage | STT | Exch. + SEBI | Stamp | GST | DP | Total cost | Net P&L |
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DP charge applies once per stock sold from your demat, on the day of sale; GST on it is included in the GST column (Zerodha quotes it GST-inclusive). *Approximate. Confirm on the broker's rate card.
How this calculator works
Every trade in India carries two kinds of cost:
- Broker charges differ by broker: brokerage per executed order and DP (depository) charges when you sell shares from your demat.
- Statutory charges are the same everywhere: Securities Transaction Tax (STT), exchange transaction charges, SEBI turnover fee, stamp duty, and 18% GST on brokerage + exchange + SEBI fees.
The calculator assumes one buy order and one sell order on NSE. If your order is split into several executions, some brokers may charge brokerage per executed order. Options charges use the premium value; STT on options is charged on the sell side.
Rates used
| Charge | Delivery | Intraday | Futures | Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STT | 0.1% buy & sell | 0.025% sell | 0.05% sell | 0.15% sell (premium) |
| NSE transaction | 0.00307% | 0.00307% | 0.00183% | 0.03553% (premium) |
| Stamp duty (buy) | 0.015% | 0.003% | 0.002% | 0.003% |
| SEBI fee | ₹10 per crore | |||
| GST | 18% on brokerage + transaction + SEBI charges (and DP charges) | |||
Sources: each broker's official charges page (see the full list). STT rates for F&O apply from 1 April 2026.
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