Equity Trading

Stock Profit & Loss Calculator

Work out your real profit or loss on a stock trade after brokerage, STT, exchange charges and GST — not just the raw price difference.

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Stock Profit & Loss Calculator
Calculate profit/loss including brokerage, STT and taxes
Enter trade details and click Calculate

Disclaimer. This calculator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Results are estimations and do not constitute professional financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Consult a qualified advisor before making financial decisions. Read full disclaimer →

About Stock Profit and Loss Calculator

This calculator computes profit or loss from equity trades including transaction charges. Formula: Net P&L = (Sell Price - Buy Price) x Quantity - Total charges. Charges for Indian equity delivery trades: STT (Securities Transaction Tax) 0.1% on buy and sell (delivery); Exchange transaction charges 0.00335% (NSE) or 0.00375% (BSE); SEBI turnover fee 0.0001%; Stamp duty 0.015% on buy side; GST 18% on brokerage and transaction charges.

Return calculations: Absolute return = (Sell - Buy) / Buy x 100%; CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) = (Ending Value / Beginning Value)^(1/years) - 1. Short-term capital gains (held below 12 months) are taxed at 15% (equity). Long-term capital gains (held above 12 months) above Rs 1 lakh are taxed at 10% without indexation. LTCG below Rs 1 lakh per year is exempt. For F&O trades, STT is 0.0125% on sell side (options premium) or 0.01% on sell side (futures). Maintain a trade journal to track actual realised returns net of all taxes and charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

STT of 0.1% on both buy and sell, exchange transaction charges (~0.0034%), SEBI turnover fee (0.0001%), stamp duty of 0.015% on the buy side, and 18% GST on brokerage and transaction charges.
Shares held under 12 months are taxed at 15% (short-term). Shares held over 12 months are taxed at 10% on gains above ₹1 lakh per year (long-term), with no tax below that threshold.
This version is calibrated for equity delivery trades. F&O (futures & options) has different STT rates — 0.0125% on options premium (sell side) and 0.01% on futures (sell side).
Exact charges vary slightly by broker and exchange (NSE vs BSE) and some brokers add their own flat fees per order. Use your contract note for the final, authoritative figure.
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