Calculate STT, GST, exchange charges, SEBI fees, and stamp duty on options trades in India. Updated for Budget 2024-25 STT rates.
Calculate STT, GST, exchange charges, SEBI fees, and stamp duty on options trades in India. Updated for Budget 2024-25 STT rates.
Enter your options trade details to see the complete tax and charges breakdown.
DETAILS
This section explains what the calculator does, what goes into the result, and how to interpret the output so you can apply it confidently.
This calculator turns a few key inputs into a clear output you can act on — a number that traders and investors commonly use for planning and decision-making.
Use it to compare scenarios quickly and to understand the trade-offs behind the final result.
Treat the output as a planning number. Small changes in inputs (time, rate, price, quantity, risk, or cashflows) can change the outcome meaningfully — so keep assumptions realistic.
If the tool returns multiple outputs, focus on the ones that drive decisions (e.g., net result, breakeven, or risk-adjusted value), not just the biggest number.
Sell option: Premium ₹100, Lots 2, Lot size 50, Brokerage ₹20
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Buy option: Premium ₹150, Lots 1, Lot size 75, Brokerage ₹20
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HOW IT WORKS
Choose whether you are buying an option (long) or writing/selling an option (short). STT applies only on the sell side for options.
Enter the option premium, number of lots, and lot size. The calculator computes your total turnover and applies each charge rate individually.
See STT, GST, exchange charges, SEBI fees, and stamp duty — each separately — along with total charges as a % of turnover.
FAQ
As per the Union Budget 2024-25, STT on options has been increased to 0.1% on the sell-side turnover (premium × quantity). This was previously 0.0625%. STT applies only when you sell/exercise an option, not when you buy.
For regular option buying (taking a long position), STT is NOT charged at entry. However, if an in-the-money (ITM) option expires and is exercised, STT of 0.125% of the exercise (settlement) value is charged. For intraday option trades that are squared off before expiry, STT applies only on the sell leg.
Stamp duty is charged on the buy side at 0.003% of the buy turnover (premium × quantity). It is collected by the exchange on behalf of the respective state government. It is a small charge but adds up for frequent traders.
GST at 18% is charged on: brokerage + exchange transaction charges + SEBI charges. It is NOT charged on STT or stamp duty. So if your brokerage is ₹20, exchange charge is ₹5, and SEBI is ₹0.02, GST = 18% × (20 + 5 + 0.02) = ₹4.50 approximately.
Yes. F&O trading is treated as a non-speculative business income in India. F&O losses can be set off against business income, and carried forward for up to 8 years. However, F&O requires audit if turnover exceeds ₹1 crore (or ₹10 crore with 95% digital transactions) — consult a CA for your specific situation.
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