Brokerage Calculator
Calculate exact trading charges - brokerage, STT, GST, stamp duty, exchange & SEBI fees - plus net P&L and breakeven for equity and F&O.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What charges do I pay on an F&O trade?+
On a futures or options trade you pay: brokerage (your broker's fee, often a flat ₹20 per order for options or 0.03%/₹20 whichever is lower for futures), STT/CTT, exchange transaction charges, 18% GST (on brokerage + transaction + SEBI fees), SEBI turnover fee (₹10 per crore), and stamp duty on the buy side. This calculator adds all of them and shows your total cost and breakeven.
What is the STT on options and futures in 2026?+
From 1 April 2026 (Budget 2026-27), STT on equity futures is 0.05% on the sell side (up from 0.02%), and STT on options is 0.15% of the premium on the sell side (up from 0.10%), with 0.15% of intrinsic value on exercised options. Equity delivery STT is 0.1% on both buy and sell; intraday is 0.025% on the sell side. Source: Zerodha charges page.
What is breakeven in a trade?+
Breakeven is how far the price must move in your favour just to cover all charges - calculated as total charges ÷ quantity. For example, if a round trip costs ₹65 in charges on 65 units, you need the price to move about 1 point before you start making a profit. The calculator shows this as 'breakeven move' per unit.
Is brokerage the same across all brokers?+
No. Brokerage and DP charges vary by broker (most discount brokers charge a flat ₹20 per order for F&O; full-service brokers charge a percentage). But the statutory charges - STT, GST, stamp duty, exchange transaction charges and the SEBI fee - are set by the government and exchanges and are identical whichever broker you use.
Are these charge figures exact?+
The statutory charges are exact because they are fixed by the government and exchanges. Brokerage and DP charges depend on your broker and plan, so select your broker or enter your own rate, and always confirm the final figure against your broker's contract note. This is an educational tool, not investment advice.
How is GST applied to trading charges?+
GST is charged at 18% on the sum of brokerage, exchange transaction charges and the SEBI turnover fee. It is NOT charged on STT or stamp duty. This is why your total GST is a small amount even on large trades - it applies only to the fee components, not the statutory taxes.
Do charges differ between NSE and BSE?+
Only the exchange transaction charge differs slightly between NSE and BSE (and by segment). STT, GST, stamp duty and the SEBI fee are the same on both exchanges. Pick the exchange in the calculator to apply the correct transaction-charge rate for your trade.