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Position P&L Calculator

Calculate absolute return, gain/loss percentage, and total valuation

Total Invested Capital: ₹39,000
Current Market Valuation: ₹41,228
Gross Profit / Loss: ₹2,228
Total Taxes & Charges: -₹82.45
Net Realized P&L: +₹2,145.55 (+5.50%)
Breakeven Price: ₹2,605.50
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Approximate weighting & daily performance in Nifty 50

Tracking Indian Benchmark Indices & Calculating True Trading Costs

Trading in Indian financial markets involves statutory taxes and regulatory charges beyond basic broker commissions. Market Pulse provides an overview of benchmark equity movements and computes exact take-home profits after mandatory deductions.

Step-by-Step: Estimating Your Trade Breakeven

  1. Select Trade Type: Choose between Equity Delivery (holding shares in Demat) or Equity Intraday (buying and selling within the same trading session).
  2. Enter Trade Value: Specify buy price, sell price, and quantity of shares.
  3. Review Statutory Charges: Check the automated itemized calculation of STT, Exchange Turnover charges, SEBI turnover fees, Stamp Duty, and 18% GST.
  4. Inspect Net Realized Profit: See your actual bottom-line return after all taxes have been cleared.

Statutory Charge Directory

Securities Transaction Tax (STT)

0.1% on both Buy and Sell for Delivery; 0.025% on Sell side only for Intraday trades.

Exchange & SEBI Turnover Charges

NSE turnover charge (~0.00297%) + SEBI regulatory charge (₹10 per crore of turnover).

Stamp Duty & 18% GST

State stamp duty (0.015% on Buy for Delivery) plus 18% GST levied on (Brokerage + Exchange fees).

Worked Practical Example

Case: Equity Delivery Trade of ₹1,00,000 Sold at ₹1,08,000

  • Gross Gain: ₹8,000.
  • STT (0.1% on Buy & Sell): ₹208.
  • Exchange + SEBI Charges: ~₹6.40.
  • Stamp Duty (0.015% on Buy): ₹15.
  • Brokerage & DP Charges + GST: ~₹35.
  • Total Deductions: ~₹264.40.
  • Net Realized Profit: ₹7,735.60.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Securities Transaction Tax (STT)?
STT is a direct tax levied by the Government of India on equities traded on recognized domestic exchanges: 0.1% on delivery purchases and sales, and 0.025% on intraday equity sales.
What are DP charges in Indian stock delivery?
Depository Participant (DP) charges (typically ₹13.50 + GST per company) are levied by NSDL/CDSL and your broker whenever shares are sold from your Demat account, regardless of transaction volume.
What is the difference between Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex?
Nifty 50 tracks the 50 largest, most liquid companies listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Sensex tracks the 30 premier companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
Are real-time stock quotes guaranteed here?
Market Pulse provides indicative benchmark tracking and educational trade cost estimation. Real-time executions occur on your licensed broker's terminal.

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