Stock Profit Calculator

Work out what you actually keep from a share trade — after brokerage, STT, GST, SEBI charges, stamp duty, DP charges and capital gains tax.

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only. We are not SEBI-registered financial advisors. Charge rates change from time to time and vary by broker and exchange — pinpoint accuracy is not guaranteed. Tax rules are simplified approximations; consult a qualified CA/tax advisor for actual tax liability. Do not make investment decisions based solely on this tool.

Buy Price per Share (₹)

Sell Price per Share (₹)

Quantity (shares)

Net Profit after charges & tax

₹15,793

+15.79% effective return on ₹1,00,000 invested

Buy Value₹1,00,000.00

Sell Value₹1,20,000.00

Turnover₹2,20,000.00

Gross Profit / Loss₹20,000.00

Charges Breakdown

Brokerage₹0.00

STT₹220.00

Exchange Txn Charges₹6.75

SEBI Charges₹0.22

Stamp Duty₹15.00

GST (18%)₹1.26

DP Charges₹15.34

Total Charges₹258.57

Net Result

Gross profit₹20,000.00

Less: total charges− ₹258.57

Profit before tax₹19,741.43

STCG @ 20%− ₹3,948.29

Net profit after tax₹15,793.14

Tax applies only to a profit. Surcharge and 4% health & education cess are not included.

Results are approximate and may differ from actual broker contract notes. Charge rates vary by broker, exchange and segment, and change over time. Tax calculations are simplified and do not account for surcharge, cess, or individual slab variations. TechSolve44 is not a financial advisor, broker, or tax consultant. Use at your own discretion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which charges apply to an equity delivery trade?

Seven of them: brokerage (₹0 at Zerodha for delivery), STT at 0.1% on both the buy and sell legs, exchange transaction charges around 0.00307% on NSE, SEBI turnover fees of ₹10 per crore, stamp duty of 0.015% on the buy side only, 18% GST on brokerage plus SEBI and exchange charges, and a flat DP charge of about ₹15.34 levied once when you sell.

Why is my net profit lower than sell price minus buy price?

Because that simple difference ignores every statutory charge and the capital gains tax. STT alone takes 0.1% of both legs. On small trades the fixed DP charge can dominate — selling ₹2,000 of stock still costs ₹15.34 in DP charges, which is roughly 0.77% of the trade before anything else.

What are the current capital gains tax rates on shares?

Since 23 July 2024, short-term capital gains on listed equity — held 12 months or less — are taxed at a flat 20%. Long-term gains, held over 12 months, are taxed at 12.5% without indexation, on the amount above the ₹1.25 lakh exemption available each financial year. Surcharge and cess apply on top and are not included here.

Can I use this for a different broker?

Yes. Open the Brokerage & Charges section and untick "Use Zerodha defaults" to clear every field, then enter your own broker's rates. Even with the box ticked the fields stay editable, so you can change just one rate — swapping NSE's 0.00307% for BSE's 0.00375%, say — and leave the rest alone.

Does this work for intraday or F&O trades?

Not out of the box. The defaults are equity delivery rates. Intraday attracts STT on the sell side only at 0.025%, brokerage is typically 0.03% or ₹20 per order rather than free, and there is no DP charge. You can enter those numbers manually, but intraday profits are business income rather than capital gains, so the tax section will not reflect your real liability.

Is the ₹1.25 lakh LTCG exemption per trade?

No — it is a single annual limit across all your listed equity and equity mutual fund long-term gains in a financial year. This calculator applies the full exemption to whichever trade you enter, so if you have already used part of it elsewhere, reduce the exemption field accordingly for a realistic figure.