How to use this Gross P&L vs Liquid Profit calculator
Day traders and swing traders frequently celebrate small scalps without realizing mathematical slippage destroys them. A ₹2,000 P&L on a ₹10,00,000 leveraged trade is entirely eviscerated by round-trip broker fees, DP charges, and STT (Securities Transaction Tax). Our calculator prevents this.
Key Calculation Assumptions
- Calculations assume fixed compounding frequencies unless custom compounding is selected.
- Results do not factor in unannounced statutory tax rate adjustments or customized bank penalty fees.
- Calculations serve educational decision-making and planning purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Brokerage Slippage?
When you buy and sell stock, you get charged multiple times. You pay the broker's base fee, an Exchange Transaction charge, SEBI turnover fees, Stamp Duty, STT, and 18% GST exclusively on the brokerage itself. Our engine's 'fee percentage' cleanly bundles this mathematically.
How are stock profits taxed in India?
If you sell shares within 12 months, you pay Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) at a massive penalty of 15% (raised to 20% in recent updates). If you hold over a year, you pay Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) at 12.5% exceeding ₹1.25 Lakhs. Use our Tax Deduction Engine Tab to instantly cut this out of your P&L.