Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the calculators, Indian trading charges in 2026, and how TradeProfy works.
Calculators
Is TradeProfy free?
Yes. Every calculator and guide is free, with no account or sign-up. The site is supported by advertising.
Are the values I enter stored?
No. Calculations run in your browser and the values are not sent to TradeProfy.
Which segments does the brokerage calculator cover?
Equity delivery, equity intraday, futures, options, MCX commodity futures and MCX commodity options.
Which brokers are included?
Presets for Zerodha, Groww, Upstox and Angel One, plus a generic flat ₹20 per order plan for other discount brokers.
Why might my contract note differ slightly?
Brokers round each charge separately, may use BSE rather than NSE rates, and some trades fill in parts. Differences are usually a few paise to a few rupees.
How do I share a calculation?
In the brokerage calculator, use “Copy link to this trade” under the result. The link opens the calculator with the same inputs.
Charges and taxes
What is the STT rate in 2026?
Delivery 0.1% on buy and sell, intraday 0.025% on sell, futures 0.05% on sell and options 0.15% of premium sold. The F&O rates apply from 1 April 2026. See STT explained.
What are DP charges?
A fee per scrip each day you sell shares from your demat: ₹15.34 at Zerodha and ₹23.60 (₹20 + GST) at Groww, Upstox and Angel One. See DP charges explained.
Is GST charged on share trades?
Only on service charges: 18% on brokerage, exchange charges and the SEBI fee. There is no GST on STT, stamp duty or the shares themselves.
Who pays stamp duty?
Only the buyer, at 0.015% for delivery, 0.003% for intraday, 0.002% for futures and 0.003% for options.
What is the Nifty lot size?
65 units for contracts from January 2026. Bank Nifty is 30, Fin Nifty 60 and Midcap Nifty 120.
What does one Nifty futures lot cost in charges?
About ₹970 for a round trip at 25,000 with a 100-point move, mostly STT. See F&O charges per lot.
Do intraday trades have DP charges?
No. Shares bought and sold on the same day never leave your demat account.
What is CTT?
Commodity transaction tax, charged instead of STT on MCX: 0.01% on the sell side of non-agricultural futures and 0.05% on options premium.
Planning and risk
How many shares should I buy?
Use the position size calculator: capital × risk % divided by the distance from entry to stop-loss.
What risk-reward ratio is good?
There is no single answer; the ratio must be read with your win rate. At 1:2 you need to win at least 33.3% of trades before charges.
How do I find the exit price for a target profit?
The P&L target calculator finds the sell price that leaves your target after all charges.
Are SIP projections guaranteed?
No. They assume a constant return. Real market returns vary from year to year and can be negative.
About the site
Is TradeProfy a SEBI-registered adviser?
No. It is an educational tool and does not recommend any security or strategy.
Who maintains TradeProfy?
Mantu Kumar, for Universal Hospitality, Navi Mumbai. See his profile.
How often are rates updated?
After every Union Budget, after exchange circulars that change charges, and at least every three months. See how we check rates.
Written and maintained by Mantu Kumar
Mantu builds TradeProfy’s calculators and checks every statutory rate against exchange circulars, broker rate cards and the Finance Act. He is not a SEBI-registered adviser, so TradeProfy explains costs and maths but never tells you what to trade.
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