Intraday vs delivery: which costs more in charges?
On the same ₹1 lakh trade, intraday costs about ₹82.73 and delivery about ₹238.62: delivery pays more STT (0.1% on both sides) but usually no brokerage.
Side by side
| Charge | Intraday | Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | ₹40.00 | ₹0.00 |
| STT | ₹25.25 | ₹201.00 |
| Exchange | ₹5.97 | ₹5.97 |
| SEBI fee | ₹0.20 | ₹0.20 |
| Stamp duty | ₹3.00 | ₹15.00 |
| DP charge | ₹0.00 | ₹15.34 |
| GST | ₹8.31 | ₹1.11 |
| Total | ₹82.73 | ₹238.62 |
Why the number of trades matters more
Intraday charges are small per trade but are paid every day you trade.
| Round trips a month | Intraday charges | Delivery charges |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | ₹331 | ₹954 |
| 20 | ₹1,655 | ₹4,772 |
| 60 | ₹4,964 | ₹14,317 |
Same assumptions as the other charge pages: rates from 1 April 2026, ₹1 lakh bought, sold 1% higher.
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Questions people also ask
Why is delivery STT higher?
STT on delivery is 0.1% on the buy and the sell side; on intraday it is 0.025% on the sell side only.
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Worked out by Trading Checkup on 25 October 2026. Numbers come from the formula or rates shown on this page.
General information, not financial advice. It does not consider your situation. Statistics and examples do not promise future results.