What is Profit & Loss Calculator?
Calculate net profit or loss on any stock or F&O trade after all charges, taxes and brokerage Simply enter your values, and the calculator instantly computes accurate results using standard financial formulas. All calculations are performed entirely in your browser — nothing is stored or transmitted.
Formula Used
Total Charges = Brokerage + STT + Exchange Charges + SEBI Charges + GST + Stamp Duty | Tax: STCG at 15% or LTCG at 10% applies on gains
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter buy price and sell price of the trade
- Enter quantity of shares or lots traded
- Select trade type (delivery, intraday, F&O)
- Click Calculate to see gross and net P&L
- See percentage return on your investment
Worked Example
Buy: 50 shares @ ₹1,000 | Sell: @ ₹1,100 → Gross P&L: ₹5,000 | Charges: ₹150 | Net P&L: ₹4,850 | Return: 9.7%
Why Use This Tool?
- Know exact profit after all trading charges
- Calculate percentage return on investment
- Plan minimum target price to profit
- Understand impact of charges on small trades
Frequently Asked Questions
How to calculate profit in stock trading?
Gross P&L = (Sell Price − Buy Price) × Quantity. Net P&L = Gross P&L − Brokerage − STT − GST − Exchange Charges − Stamp Duty. Always account for all charges when calculating real profit.
What tax applies on stock trading profits?
STCG tax at 15% applies if shares are sold within 1 year. LTCG tax at 10% applies on gains above ₹1 lakh if shares are held over 1 year. Intraday trading gains are treated as business income.
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