Turnover
₹20100.00
Gross P&L
+₹100.00
Charges Breakdown
Total: ₹29.53Net P&L
+₹70.47
Charges based on SEBI/NSE/BSE guidelines for intraday trading. Brokerage ₹11 per order | STT 0.025% sell | Stamp 0.003% buy | Transaction 0.00307% | SEBI 0.0001% | GST 18% on brokerage + transaction.
P&L Summary
Equity Intraday Calculator – Day Trading P&L
Calculate exact profit or loss after brokerage, STT, stamp duty, transaction charges, SEBI fees, and GST for intraday trades.
Intraday Trading involves buying and selling within the same day. All positions must be squared off before market close.
What is an Equity Intraday Calculator?
An Equity Intraday Calculator is a specialized financial tool designed specifically for day traders to calculate their exact profit or loss from intraday trades. Unlike delivery trades, intraday trading has a different charge structure with lower STT and stamp duty rates, making it more cost-effective for short-term trading.
Intraday trading, also known as day trading, involves buying and selling stocks within the same trading session. All positions must be squared off before the market closes at 3:30 PM. This calculator helps traders understand the true cost of their trades and determine the minimum price movement needed to achieve profitability.
With this calculator, you can accurately compute your net P&L after accounting for all charges including brokerage, STT (0.025% on sell side), stamp duty (0.003% on buy side), transaction charges, SEBI fees, and GST, helping you make informed trading decisions.
How can an Equity Intraday Calculator help you?
Day trading requires precision and a deep understanding of costs. Even a small profit can turn into a loss if you don't account for all charges properly. This calculator provides crucial insights for intraday traders:
- Determine break-even points – Know exactly how much the stock needs to move in your favor to cover all costs.
- Compare exchange costs – Understand the difference between NSE and BSE transaction charges.
- Avoid loss-making trades – Identify trades where charges eat up your entire profit potential.
- Optimize trade size – Find the optimal quantity where charges have the least percentage impact.
- Plan multiple trades – Calculate cumulative charges for multiple intraday trades in a day.
- Set realistic targets – Establish profit targets that account for all trading costs.
How does the Equity Intraday Calculator work?
The calculator uses intraday-specific formulas to compute your net profit or loss:
Gross P&L = Quantity × (Sell Price – Buy Price)
Total Charges = Brokerage + STT + Stamp Duty + Transaction Charges + SEBI Fees + GST
Net P&L = Gross P&L – Total Charges
Intraday-specific charge calculations:
- Brokerage: ₹11 per order (both buy and sell sides) - fixed regardless of trade size
- STT (Securities Transaction Tax): 0.025% of sell turnover only (lower than delivery's 0.1%)
- Stamp Duty: 0.003% of buy turnover only (significantly lower than delivery's 0.015%)
- Transaction Charges: NSE: 0.00307% | BSE: 0.00375% of total turnover
- SEBI Turnover Fees: 0.0001% of total turnover
- GST: 18% on (Brokerage + Transaction Charges) only - STT and Stamp Duty are government taxes, not subject to GST
Important Note for Intraday Traders:
For small trades, fixed charges like brokerage (₹11 per order) can significantly impact profitability. For example, if you trade shares worth ₹10,000, a ₹22 total brokerage (buy + sell) represents 0.22% of your investment. You need at least this much price movement just to break even! Always calculate your break-even point before entering a trade.
Intraday Trading vs. Delivery Trading
Intraday Trading
- • Position duration:Same day (before 3:30 PM)
- • Share delivery:No shares credited
- • Leverage:High (5x - 20x)
- • Risk level:Very High
- • STT rate:0.025% (Sell only)
- • Stamp duty:0.003% (Buy only)
- • Best for:Active traders, momentum traders
Delivery Trading
- • Position duration:Days/Months/Years
- • Share delivery:Shares credited to Demat
- • Leverage:Low (1x - 2x)
- • Risk level:Moderate
- • STT rate:0.1% (Both buy & sell)
- • Stamp duty:0.015% (Buy only)
- • Best for:Long-term investors
Key Insight: Intraday trading has significantly lower STT and stamp duty rates compared to delivery trading, making it more cost-effective for short-term trades. However, the higher risk and leverage require careful risk management.
How to use our Equity Intraday Calculator?
Using our intraday calculator is straightforward and provides instant results:
Select your exchange (NSE or BSE) – transaction charges vary between exchanges.
Enter the quantity of shares you want to trade intraday.
Input your buy price per share (entry price).
Input your expected or actual sell price per share (exit price).
The calculator instantly shows your gross P&L, detailed charge breakdown, and net profit/loss.
Key Features of Our Intraday Calculator
- ✓Intraday-specific charge calculation – Uses correct STT (0.025% sell only) and stamp duty (0.003% buy only) rates.
- ✓Exchange-wise accuracy – Calculates NSE and BSE transaction charges separately.
- ✓Complete charge transparency – Shows every charge with its applicable rate.
- ✓Real-time calculations – Results update instantly as you modify inputs.
- ✓Visual P&L representation – Easy-to-understand charts showing profit distribution.
- ✓Break-even analysis – Understand exactly how charges impact your profitability.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Tax Implications on Intraday Trading
Understanding the tax implications of intraday trading is crucial for accurate profit calculation and compliance:
- •Business Income Classification: Intraday trading profits are treated as business income, not capital gains. This means you cannot use the basic exemption limit for capital gains.
- •Tax Slab Rates: Profits are added to your total income and taxed according to your income tax slab (5% to 30% plus cess).
- •Expense Deduction: You can deduct all trading-related expenses including brokerage, STT, stamp duty, transaction charges, internet bills, and even a portion of your electricity and rent (if you trade from home).
- •Tax Audit Requirement: If your trading turnover exceeds ₹1 crore (or ₹10 crore under presumptive taxation), you may need to get your accounts audited by a CA.
- •Presumptive Taxation (Section 44AD): Small traders with turnover up to ₹2 crore can opt for presumptive taxation, declaring 6% of turnover as profit (or 8% for digital receipts).
- •Advance Tax: If your tax liability exceeds ₹10,000 in a financial year, you must pay advance tax in quarterly installments.
Important Note: This calculator shows pre-tax profit/loss. Consult a tax professional for accurate tax planning and computation of your actual tax liability.
Essential Risk Management Tips for Intraday Trading
Dos ✅
- • Always use stop-loss orders
- • Calculate charges before every trade
- • Start with small quantities
- • Keep a trading journal
- • Follow a disciplined trading plan
- • Use proper position sizing
Don'ts ❌
- • Don't overtrade (excess brokerage costs)
- • Don't ignore charges in profit calculation
- • Don't trade without a stop-loss
- • Don't revenge trade after losses
- • Don't use excessive leverage
- • Don't hold positions till market close