What does Charges on the 021 Trade order window mean?

Understanding “Charges” in the 021 Trade Order Window

In the 021 Trade order window, “Charges” represent the total transaction cost incurred while placing and executing an order. These charges are over and above the trade value (Price × Quantity) and are deducted from your trading account.

Components of Charges

The total charges include the following:

• Brokerage – Fee charged by the broker for executing the trade
• SEBI Charges – Regulatory fees levied by SEBI
• Exchange Charges – Fees charged by the stock exchange (NSE/BSE)
• Stamp Duty – Government levy on purchase transactions
• Securities Transaction Tax (STT) – Tax on buying/selling securities
• GST – 18% tax on brokerage and certain charges
• Clearing Charges – Charges for trade settlement (if applicable)
• IPFT Charges – Contribution to Investor Protection Fund Trust