{"id":345593,"date":"2026-11-13T09:08:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T03:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/?p=345593"},"modified":"2026-11-13T09:08:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T03:38:01","slug":"trading-charges-in-india-stt-brokerage-gst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/trading-charges-in-india-stt-brokerage-gst\/","title":{"rendered":"Contract Note and Trading Charges in India: Brokerage, STT, Stamp Duty, GST and DP Charges Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"

STT: 0.1% on delivery buy and sell, 0.025% on intraday sell. From 1 April 2026, futures STT is 0.05% and options 0.15%. GST of 18% applies on brokerage and exchange charges.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Trading charges in India include brokerage, securities transaction tax, exchange transaction charges, SEBI turnover fees, stamp duty, GST and DP charges on delivery sales. Equity delivery STT is 0.1% on both buy and sell, and intraday STT is 0.025% on the sell side. From 1 April 2026, STT on futures rose to 0.05% and on options to 0.15%. Your contract note lists each charge for every trade.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Trading charges in India are made up of several small items, and together they decide how much of your profit you actually keep. Many beginners look only at brokerage, but the contract note shows a longer list of taxes and fees.<\/p>\n

This guide explains each charge, the current STT rates after the Budget 2026 changes and how to read a sample cost breakdown.<\/p>\n

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