Stock Profit/Loss Calculator
Calculate stock profit/loss with brokerage, STT and capital gains tax.
Quick guide
<12 months: STCG (20%) | ≥12 months: LTCG (12.5%)
Stock market taxation in India
Stock-market gains in India are usually taxed based on the holding period. This calculator uses the supported capital-gains assumptions shown on the page: Short Term Capital Gains on equity shares held for less than 12 months at 20%, and Long Term Capital Gains on shares held for more than 12 months at 12.5% on gains above Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year.
Brokerage, Securities Transaction Tax, and other market charges can materially reduce the final net profit, so a before-tax gain and an after-charge gain are often very different.
Charges breakdown
| Charge | Rate | Applied on |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | 0.01-0.5% | Both buy and sell |
| STT | 0.1% | Sell side only for the supported case shown here |
| Exchange transaction charge | 0.00345% | Both sides |
| SEBI charges | Rs 10 per crore | Turnover |
| GST | 18% | On brokerage and selected charges |
| Stamp duty | 0.015% | Buy side |
Capital-gains assumptions used here
- STCG: 20% tax on gains from shares held less than 12 months in the supported scenario used here
- LTCG: 12.5% tax on gains above Rs 1.25 lakh for shares held over 12 months
- Losses can be set off and carried forward subject to the currently applicable tax rules
- Always confirm the latest Finance Act and filing guidance before relying on a final tax number
Frequently Asked Questions
How is LTCG exemption calculated?
This page uses the supported assumption that long-term gains above Rs 1.25 lakh in a financial year are taxed at 12.5%. Confirm the official rules for the relevant filing year before making a final tax decision.
Do I need to pay tax on intraday trading?
Intraday trading profits are generally treated as business income and taxed under the applicable income-tax rules rather than the capital-gains treatment used for delivery-based investments.
What is Securities Transaction Tax?
STT is a market tax applied on eligible transactions in listed securities. The exact rate depends on the transaction type, segment, and the currently applicable rules.
Quick answer
Stock Profit/Loss Calculator is built for people who want a fast, browser-based way to calculate stock profit/loss with brokerage, STT and capital gains tax. The tool works well for quick checks on mobile or desktop, and the supporting explanation helps you understand the result instead of treating it like a black box.
How to use this tool
- Fill in the required values carefully and keep the units or date formats consistent.
- Read the primary result first, then review the supporting breakdown to understand how the answer was produced.
- Change one input at a time if you want to compare scenarios and make a clearer decision.
What this result can and cannot tell you
A calculator is excellent at showing the maths behind a decision, but it does not know your lender's hidden fees, your insurer's exclusions, your employer's payroll quirks, or a government's next policy update. That means the output is strongest when you use it to compare scenarios, not when you treat it as the final official number.
For finance pages in particular, the biggest value comes from clarity. Once you can see the principal, interest, tax, fee, or rebate effect clearly, you can ask better questions before you commit real money.
When this result is useful
Use this tool before you borrow, invest, file, or compare offers so you can see the financial impact before committing.
It is especially useful when you want a fast second check alongside lender, broker, or government portals for stock calculator and share profit.
A realistic planning example
Imagine you are comparing two options for calculate stock profit/loss with brokerage, STT and capital gains tax. Instead of trusting a headline number, you enter the inputs here and review the total effect before you commit.
That simple check often changes the decision. A monthly number may look affordable at first, while the full cost, tax impact, or long-term return tells a very different story once the breakdown is visible.
Common planning mistakes to avoid
- Comparing only the monthly number and ignoring the total long-term cost.
- Assuming a published rate or tax rule applies to your exact case without checking the conditions.
- Entering gross values when the tool expects net values, or vice versa.
- Making a decision before reviewing fees, charges, deductions, or taxes together.
Sources and notes
For planning and educational use only. Rates, slabs, fees, and rules can change, so verify high-stakes decisions with the relevant bank, broker, insurer, tax advisor, or government source.
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