What is the exchange transaction charge?
Every time a trade executes on NSE or BSE, the exchange charges a small fee. This fee funds the exchange's infrastructure, technology, and regulatory compliance. It's collected by your broker and passed through to the exchange.
On a ₹50,000 delivery round-trip, the exchange charge is approximately ₹2.97 — plus ₹0.53 GST on the exchange charge, for a total of ₹3.50. Tiny, but non-zero.
Current NSE equity rates
- Equity delivery / intraday: 0.00297% of turnover
- Equity futures: 0.0002% of turnover
- Equity options: 0.053% of premium turnover
GST at 18% is additionally charged on the exchange fee. BSE rates are similar but may vary slightly.