Transparent Breakdown
See STT, Exchange charges, GST, and SEBI fees clearly separated.
Verified Data Sources
Rates sourced from official broker pages and SEBI circulars, timestamped.
Cost Leakage Insights
See monthly, yearly and 5-year projections of how much you bleed to charges.
Master Your Trading Costs
Understanding where your capital goes is the first step to becoming a profitable trader. Here is everything you need to know about Indian stock market charges.
Why Brokerage Matters for Active Traders
Many traders focus entirely on their win rate, ignoring the mathematical drag of transaction costs. If you trade 20 times a day and pay ₹20 per order, you lose ₹800 daily—or roughly ₹2,00,000 annually—just in brokerage. Switching to a lower-friction structure can increase your net yearly returns drastically without changing your trading strategy.
What is STT?
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is a direct tax levied by the Government of India on every stock market transaction. It is charged differently based on the trade type. For example, Options sellers pay 0.15% STT (revised April 2026). Because STT is non-negotiable across all platforms, optimizing your brokerage fee is the only way to control your costs.
How Charges Are Calculated
Your total deduction equals: Brokerage + STT + Exchange Txn Charge + 18% GST + SEBI Fee + Stamp Duty
While regulatory charges are identical everywhere, Brokerage and DP Charges vary. Our calculator uses exact formulas to show your net real-world P&L.
Intraday vs Delivery
Deliverymeans buying shares and holding them overnight. While many brokers offer "zero brokerage" on delivery, they apply a hidden DP (Depository Participant) charge of ₹15-₹24 when you sell.
Intraday involves buying and selling on the same day. There is no DP charge, but the recurring brokerage per order becomes the biggest hurdle to profitability.