See exactly what STT, brokerage, GST, exchange and SEBI charges cost on your NSE options and futures trades — and the breakeven move you need just to cover them. Uses current SEBI rates.
Gross P&L
₹15,000.00
before charges
Total Charges
₹253.82
all-in
Net P&L
₹14,746.18
after charges
Charge breakdown
Estimates use current NSE/SEBI rates for a discount-broker contract note (IPFT bundled in the exchange charge, GST 18% on brokerage + txn + SEBI). Actual charges vary by broker plan and segment. Equity-delivery and intraday have different STT rules and are not modelled here.
How are F&O charges calculated in India?
Total F&O charges = brokerage + STT (sell-side only) + exchange transaction charge + SEBI charges + stamp duty (buy-side) + 18% GST on (brokerage + txn charge + SEBI). For discount brokers, IPFT is bundled inside the exchange transaction charge.
What is the STT on options in 2026?
As of the 2026 Budget, STT on options is 0.15% on the sell-side premium, and STT on futures is 0.05% on the sell-side turnover. This calculator uses the current effective SEBI rates.
Does this match my Zerodha contract note?
It models the standard discount-broker contract note (IPFT bundled, GST 18%). Small differences can occur from rounding or broker-specific plans. Equity delivery/intraday use different STT rules and are not included here.
Why does the breakeven move matter?
The breakeven move is how many points the price must move just to cover charges before you make any profit. On small or frequent F&O trades, charges alone can decide whether a strategy is viable.
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