{"id":17913,"date":"2026-07-20T03:05:35","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/?p=17913"},"modified":"2026-07-21T03:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T09:35:38","slug":"what-is-stt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is STT and How Does It Affect Your Trades?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\"><\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#What_Is_STT\" >What Is STT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#How_is_STT_Levied_in_the_Stock_Market\" >How is STT Levied in the Stock Market?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#How_do_STT_Charges_Vary_for_Each_Transaction_Type\" >How do STT Charges Vary for Each Transaction Type?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#How_Much_STT_Do_You_Pay_on_Equity_Trades\" >How Much STT Do You Pay on Equity Trades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#How_Much_STT_Do_You_Pay_on_Futures_Trades\" >How Much STT Do You Pay on Futures Trades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#How_Much_STT_Do_You_Pay_on_Options_Trades\" >How Much STT Do You Pay on Options Trades?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#How_Much_STT_Do_You_Pay_on_Mutual_Fund_Redemptions\" >How Much STT Do You Pay on Mutual Fund Redemptions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#Who_Pays_STT_Buyer_or_Seller\" >Who Pays STT, Buyer or Seller?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#Is_STT_Refundable\" >Is STT Refundable?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#What_If_STT_Is_Not_Paid\" >What If STT Is Not Paid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Using_STT\" >What Are the Benefits of Using STT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#STT_vs_Brokerage_What_Is_the_Difference\" >STT vs Brokerage: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#STT_vs_Capital_Gains_Tax_What_Is_the_Difference\" >STT vs Capital Gains Tax: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/what-is-stt\/#How_to_Check_STT_in_Contract_Note\" >How to Check STT in Contract Note?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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.final-cta a { display: inline-flex; background: var(--mustard); color: var(--forest); font-family: 'Bricolage Grotesque', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; padding: 14px 32px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; transition: opacity 0.15s; }\n  .final-cta a:hover { opacity: 0.9; }\n\n  \/* DISCLAIMER *\/\n  .disclaimer { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; padding: 16px 20px; background: #F4F4F0; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #E4E4DC; margin: 16px 0; }\n\n  @media (max-width: 640px) {\n    table { font-size: 13px; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"blog-wrap\">\n  <div class=\"prose\">\n\n    <p>Every stock market trade has more than just a buy or sell price. Along with brokerage, exchange transaction charges, GST, and stamp duty, traders and investors also pay STT.<\/p>\n    <p>It may look like a small charge in the contract note, but it directly affects your total trading cost, especially if you trade frequently.<\/p>\n    <p>In this blog, you will learn what STT is, the calculation of STT charges, and whether it is refundable or not.<\/p>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_STT\"><\/span>What Is STT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"definition-box\">\n      <div class=\"def-label\">Definition<\/div>\n      <p>The full form of STT is <strong>Securities Transaction Tax<\/strong>. STT is a tax charged on eligible securities transactions made through recognised stock exchanges (NSE\/BSE) in India.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>It applies to certain transactions involving equity shares, futures, options, and equity-oriented mutual funds. STT is collected at the time of the trade and is usually shown separately in the broker&#8217;s contract note. It is called a transaction tax because it is charged when an eligible securities transaction is executed, not only when you make a profit.<\/p>\n<p> Read in details about\n<a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/blog\/difference-between-nse-and-bse\/\">Difference Between NSE and BSE<\/a> <\/p>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_STT_Levied_in_the_Stock_Market\"><\/span>How is STT Levied in the Stock Market?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>STT applies in the stock market as a mandatory, government-levied direct tax on the purchase and sale of securities. It is deducted by your broker regardless of whether you made a profit or a loss.<\/p>\n    <p>Here is how STT applies:<\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li>You buy or sell an eligible security.<\/li>\n      <li>The broker calculates STT based on the transaction type and applicable rate.<\/li>\n      <li>The amount is shown in your contract note.<\/li>\n      <li>The broker or exchange collects it.<\/li>\n      <li>The collected tax is paid to the government.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_STT_Charges_Vary_for_Each_Transaction_Type\"><\/span>How do STT Charges Vary for Each Transaction Type?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>STT charges are the tax rates applied to different stock market transactions. The rate depends on the security type and whether the tax is charged on the buy side, sell side, or both.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"table-wrap\">\n      <table>\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Transaction Type<\/th>\n            <th>STT Charged On<\/th>\n            <th>STT Rate<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>Equity delivery<\/td><td>Buy and sell side<\/td><td>0.1%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity intraday<\/td><td>Sell side<\/td><td>0.025%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity futures<\/td><td>Sell side<\/td><td>0.02%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity options<\/td><td>Sell side on premium<\/td><td>0.1%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Options exercised<\/td><td>Intrinsic value<\/td><td>0.125%<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity-oriented mutual fund units<\/td><td>Sale\/redemption<\/td><td>0.001%<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"callout callout-note\">\n      <span class=\"callout-icon\">\ud83d\udccc<\/span>\n      <div class=\"callout-body\">\n        <div class=\"callout-label\">Note<\/div>\n        <p>The revised STT rates for equity futures and options were announced in the Union Budget 2026 and are applicable from April 1, 2026.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h3>Latest Securities Transaction Tax Rates (2026)<\/h3>\n\n    <div class=\"table-wrap\">\n      <table>\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Transaction Type<\/th>\n            <th>STT Rate<\/th>\n            <th>Charged On<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>Equity Delivery<\/td><td>0.1%<\/td><td>Both the buy and sell sides<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity Intraday<\/td><td>0.025%<\/td><td>Sell side only<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity Futures<\/td><td>0.05%<\/td><td>Sell side only<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity Options<\/td><td>0.15%<\/td><td>Sale of options premium<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Exercised Equity Options<\/td><td>0.15%<\/td><td>Intrinsic value of exercised options<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity-Oriented Mutual Fund \/ ETF<\/td><td>0.001%<\/td><td>Sell side\/redemption<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"callout callout-note\">\n      <span class=\"callout-icon\">\ud83d\udccc<\/span>\n      <div class=\"callout-body\">\n        <div class=\"callout-label\">Note<\/div>\n        <p>The revised STT rates for equity futures and options were announced in the Union Budget 2026 and are applicable from April 1, 2026.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_STT_Do_You_Pay_on_Equity_Trades\"><\/span>How Much STT Do You Pay on Equity Trades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>STT charges on equity depend on whether the trade is delivery-based or intraday. For equity delivery trades, STT is charged at 0.1% on both buy and sell transactions. For equity intraday trades, STT is charged only on the sell side at 0.025%.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"example\">\n      <div class=\"example-label\">Example \u2014 Intraday Sell<\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">Sell Value<\/span><span class=\"value\">\u20b91,00,000<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">STT Rate<\/span><span class=\"value\">0.025%<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">STT Payable<\/span><span class=\"value\">\u20b925<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>For delivery trades, STT is charged differently because it applies to both buy and sell sides.<\/p>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_STT_Do_You_Pay_on_Futures_Trades\"><\/span>How Much STT Do You Pay on Futures Trades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>STT on futures is charged on the sell side of the futures transaction. It applies to equity futures traded on recognised stock exchanges. The current STT rate on equity futures is 0.02% on the sell side.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"example\">\n      <div class=\"example-label\">Example \u2014 Futures Sell<\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">Contract Value<\/span><span class=\"value\">\u20b92,00,000<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">STT Rate<\/span><span class=\"value\">0.02%<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">STT Payable<\/span><span class=\"value\">\u20b940<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>This amount is added to your trading charges and shown in the contract note.<\/p>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_STT_Do_You_Pay_on_Options_Trades\"><\/span>How Much STT Do You Pay on Options Trades?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>STT on options is charged differently depending on whether the option is sold or exercised. For normal options trades, STT is charged on the sell side based on the option premium. The current STT rate on equity options is 0.1% on the premium value when the option is sold.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"example\">\n      <div class=\"example-label\">Example \u2014 Options Premium<\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">Premium Received<\/span><span class=\"value\">\u20b920,000<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">STT Rate<\/span><span class=\"value\">0.1%<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">STT Payable<\/span><span class=\"value\">\u20b920<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>If an option is exercised, STT may apply differently based on the settlement value or intrinsic value, as per applicable rules.<\/p>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_STT_Do_You_Pay_on_Mutual_Fund_Redemptions\"><\/span>How Much STT Do You Pay on Mutual Fund Redemptions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>STT on mutual funds usually applies to the sale or redemption of equity-oriented mutual fund units. It is generally not charged on debt mutual funds. For equity-oriented mutual fund units, STT is charged at 0.001% on redemption or sale.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"example\">\n      <div class=\"example-label\">Example \u2014 Mutual Fund Redemption<\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">Redemption Value<\/span><span class=\"value\">\u20b91,00,000<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">STT Rate<\/span><span class=\"value\">0.001%<\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"example-row\"><span class=\"label\">STT Payable<\/span><span class=\"value\">\u20b91<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <p>This charge is usually deducted at the time of redemption.<\/p>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Pays_STT_Buyer_or_Seller\"><\/span>Who Pays STT, Buyer or Seller?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>For equity and exercised options, both the buyer and the seller pay STT, while for equity intraday, futures, and options, only the seller pays it.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"table-wrap\">\n      <table>\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Transaction Type<\/th>\n            <th>Who Pays STT?<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>Equity delivery<\/td><td>Buyer and seller<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity intraday<\/td><td>Seller<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity futures<\/td><td>Seller<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity options<\/td><td>Seller<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Exercised options<\/td><td>Buyer, depending on the settlement rules<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Equity mutual fund redemption<\/td><td>Seller\/redeemer<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"callout callout-note\">\n      <span class=\"callout-icon\">\ud83d\udccc<\/span>\n      <div class=\"callout-body\">\n        <div class=\"callout-label\">Note<\/div>\n        <p>Before placing a trade, it is useful to check whether STT applies on the buy side, the sell side, or both.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_STT_Refundable\"><\/span>Is STT Refundable?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>No, STT is not refundable. It is a transaction tax collected at the time of eligible stock market trades.<\/p>\n    <p>However, if you are a trader and your income is treated as business income, you may claim STT as a business expense when filing your income tax return, subject to applicable tax rules. For investors, STT is usually included in the transaction cost and not refunded separately.<\/p>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_If_STT_Is_Not_Paid\"><\/span>What If STT Is Not Paid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>For exchange-traded securities, STT is usually collected automatically by the broker or exchange, so investors normally do not pay it separately.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"callout callout-warn\">\n      <span class=\"callout-icon\">\u26a0\ufe0f<\/span>\n      <div class=\"callout-body\">\n        <div class=\"callout-label\">Caution<\/div>\n        <p>If STT is not collected where applicable, it may create a compliance issue for the collecting entity. As a trader or investor, you should always check your contract note to confirm whether STT has been charged correctly.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Benefits_of_Using_STT\"><\/span>What Are the Benefits of Using STT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>STT makes securities transaction taxation more transparent by collecting it directly at the transaction level. Here are the key benefits of STT:<\/p>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Automatic collection:<\/strong> STT is deducted during eligible transactions.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Clear contract note entry:<\/strong> Traders can see STT separately in their broker contract note.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Reduced tax evasion:<\/strong> Since it is collected through exchanges and brokers, reporting becomes more structured.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Simple calculation:<\/strong> STT is based on transaction type and value.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STT_vs_Brokerage_What_Is_the_Difference\"><\/span>STT vs Brokerage: What Is the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>STT is a government tax, while brokerage is a fee charged by your broker for executing trades. Both add to your total trading cost, but they are different charges.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"table-wrap\">\n      <table>\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Point<\/th>\n            <th>STT<\/th>\n            <th>Brokerage<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>Meaning<\/td><td>Tax on eligible securities transactions<\/td><td>Broker fee for placing trades<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Paid to<\/td><td>Government<\/td><td>Broker<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Rate decided by<\/td><td>Government<\/td><td>Broker<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Shown in the contract note<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Applies to<\/td><td>Eligible securities transactions<\/td><td>Trades placed through a broker<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Refundable<\/td><td>Generally no<\/td><td>Usually no, unless charged by error<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STT_vs_Capital_Gains_Tax_What_Is_the_Difference\"><\/span>STT vs Capital Gains Tax: What Is the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>STT is charged on the transaction value, while capital gains tax is charged on profit from selling an investment.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"table-wrap\">\n      <table>\n        <thead>\n          <tr>\n            <th>Point<\/th>\n            <th>STT<\/th>\n            <th>Capital Gains Tax<\/th>\n          <\/tr>\n        <\/thead>\n        <tbody>\n          <tr><td>When charged<\/td><td>At the time of an eligible trade<\/td><td>When you sell at a profit<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Calculated on<\/td><td>Transaction value<\/td><td>Capital gain\/profit<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Applies even if loss occurs?<\/td><td>Yes, if the transaction is eligible<\/td><td>No capital gains tax if there is no gain<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Collected by<\/td><td>Broker\/exchange system<\/td><td>Paid while filing income tax<\/td><\/tr>\n          <tr><td>Example<\/td><td>Charged when shares are sold<\/td><td>Charged if shares are sold at a profit<\/td><\/tr>\n        <\/tbody>\n      <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_STT_in_Contract_Note\"><\/span>How to Check STT in Contract Note?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>You can check STT in your broker&#8217;s contract note under the statutory charges section. It is usually listed separately as STT or Securities Transaction Tax.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"step-block\">\n      <div class=\"step-item\" data-n=\"1\">\n        <h3>Open the Contract Note<\/h3>\n        <p>Access the contract note shared by your broker.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-item\" data-n=\"2\">\n        <h3>Go to Statutory Charges<\/h3>\n        <p>Navigate to the charges or statutory charges section.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-item\" data-n=\"3\">\n        <h3>Look for STT\/CTT<\/h3>\n        <p>Locate the line item listed as STT or Securities Transaction Tax.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-item\" data-n=\"4\">\n        <h3>Match with Transaction Type<\/h3>\n        <p>Verify the STT amount against the transaction type it applies to.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"step-item\" data-n=\"5\">\n        <h3>Confirm Buy or Sell Side<\/h3>\n        <p>Check whether it was charged on the buy side, sell side, or both.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>STT is a mandatory tax on eligible stock market transactions in India. This amount may look small, but it adds to the total cost of every eligible trade. So, always check the complete cost of a trade, not just the brokerage fee.<\/p>\n\n \n\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STT_in_the_Stock_Market_FAQs\"><\/span>STT in the Stock Market : FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\n      <h3>How much tax will I pay on selling my shares?<\/h3>\n      <p>The tax you pay on selling your shares depends on the type of trade. For equity delivery, STT is generally charged at 0.1% of the sell value, while intraday equity trades usually attract a 0.025% STT on the sell side.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\n      <h3>What is an example of STT?<\/h3>\n      <p>If you sell intraday equity shares worth \u20b91,00,000, with a 0.025% STT, the STT amount will be \u20b925.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\n      <h3>What if STT is not paid?<\/h3>\n      <p>For exchange-traded securities, STT is usually collected automatically by the broker or exchange. If it is not collected where applicable, it may create a compliance issue for the collecting entity.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"faq-item\">\n      <h3>What is the STT tax on F&amp;O?<\/h3>\n      <p>STT on F&amp;O applies to futures and options transactions. It is generally charged on the sell side for futures and options, while exercised options may be treated differently for STT.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"final-cta\">\n      <h3>Trade with Transparent Pricing on Shoonya<\/h3>\n      <div class=\"final-pills\">\n        <span class=\"final-pill\">\u20b90 account opening fee<\/span>\n        <span class=\"final-pill\">\u20b90 AMC charges<\/span>\n        <span class=\"final-pill\">\u20b90 brokerage in equity delivery<\/span>\n        <span class=\"final-pill\">Upto 5x limit for intraday<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/shoonya.com\/open-an-account\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=cta\">Open Free Demat Account \u2192<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"disclaimer\">\n      <strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This content is for education and awareness purposes only and should not be considered tax or investment advice. STT rates are subject to change as per government notifications. 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