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IPO Break-Even Price Calculator

Find the minimum selling price to recover your IPO investment after brokerage, STT, stamp duty and other charges. Free Indian IPO break-even calculator.

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How this calculator works

We add buy-side STT (0.1%), stamp duty (0.015%) and brokerage to the purchase cost, then find the sell price that covers sell-side STT (0.1%), stamp duty (0.003%), brokerage and any other chargesThe result is your break-even selling price per share

Every share you sell carries a hidden coupon of charges: STT at 0.1% on both buy and sell for delivery, stamp duty, exchange transaction charges, SEBI turnover fee and your broker's brokerage. Searches like IPO charges list India and STT charges on share selling spike every listing week because beginners discover these only after selling.

This calculator adds the buy-side burden (STT, stamp 0.015%, brokerage) to your purchase cost, then solves for the sell price where sell-side deductions (STT 0.1%, stamp 0.003%, brokerage) still leave you whole. The extra percent row shows how far above the issue price you must sell just to recover costs.

Two gaps to remember: DP debit charges of roughly 15 to 20 rupees per sell transaction and 18% GST on brokerage are not in this math, so add them for precision. Discount brokers charge flat or zero delivery brokerage, which is why the same trade breaks even lower there than with full-service brokers.

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FAQs

Why is my break-even above the issue price?

Because exchange charges, STT, stamp duty and brokerage are deducted on both buy and sell. You must sell slightly above the issue price just to recover costs.

Are these the exact charges my broker charges?

Rates used are standard equity-delivery estimates (STT 0.1% each side, stamp 0.015%/0.003%). Your broker may differ slightly.

What is STT on equity delivery?

Securities Transaction Tax is 0.1% on both buy and sell for delivery trades. Intraday STT is different (0.025% on the sell side only).

Are DP charges included?

No. Depository (CDSL/NSDL) debit charges of roughly ₹15–20 per sell transaction vary by broker, so add them separately for exact costing.

Why do two brokers show different break-even?

Discount brokers and full-service brokers charge different brokerage slabs and flat fees, so the same trade breaks even at slightly different prices.

Does break-even include IPO application costs?

IPO applications via ASBA or UPI have no application fee, so the issue price itself is your cost base before listing-day trading charges.

Disclaimer
Disclaimer: DostIpo is not a SEBI-registered investment adviser or research analyst. All data here is for information only, not investment advice or a recommendation to invest. GMP is an unofficial estimate. Market investments are subject to risks; read the RHP and consult a SEBI-registered adviser before investing.

Last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 02:25 IST