Stock Profit Calculator
Calculate your stock investment returns, ROI, and capital gains. Get detailed profit/loss analysis, tax estimates, and visual charts for better investment decisions.
About Stock Profit Calculator
Our Stock Profit Calculator helps you calculate potential profits and losses from stock investments. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced investor, this tool provides valuable insights into your investment performance and helps you make informed decisions.
Profit Calculation
Calculate potential profits and losses from stock investments
ROI Analysis
Analyze return on investment and performance metrics
Performance Tracking
Track investment performance with visual analytics
Tax Planning
Estimate tax implications on your stock investments
How to Use the Calculator
Step 1: Enter Purchase Details
Input the number of shares, purchase price, and purchase date
Step 2: Add Sale Information
Enter the selling price and date of sale
Step 3: View Results
Get detailed profit/loss calculations and performance metrics
Step 4: Save & Share
Save your calculations and share them with your financial advisor
Benefits
Investment Analysis
Analyze potential returns and make informed investment decisions
Time Efficiency
Quickly calculate profits without manual calculations
Visual Analytics
Understand investment performance through charts and graphs
Tax Planning
Plan for tax implications on your investment gains
Key Features
Profit Calculation
Calculate total profit/loss including capital gains
ROI Analysis
Calculate return on investment and annualized returns
Performance Charts
Visual representation of investment performance
Tax Estimation
Estimate capital gains tax on your investments
Stock Profit & Capital Gains Tax in India
Listed equity on NSE/BSE: STCG (sold within 12 months) is taxed at 15% under Section 111A (plus surcharge/cess). LTCG (held more than 12 months) is taxed at 10% on gains exceeding ₹1 lakh per year under Section 112A — no indexation. STT paid on sale is not deductible against LTCG for individuals.
Worked example — equity trade: Bought 100 shares at ₹850 (₹85,000 + ₹20 brokerage). Sold at ₹1,050 after 14 months (₹1,05,000 − ₹25 brokerage). Gain ≈ ₹19,955. LTCG tax ≈ 10% × (19,955 − 1,00,000 allowance already used elsewhere) — if this is your only LTCG, tax is ₹0 as gain is below ₹1L. Same trade sold after 8 months: STCG tax ≈ 15% × ₹19,955 ≈ ₹2,993 plus cess.
Include in cost basis: Brokerage, STT, stamp duty, and GST on brokerage increase purchase cost / reduce sale proceeds. Intraday/F&O is treated as business income for many taxpayers — different rules apply.
Written by our Tools Editor. Not tax advice — rules per Finance Act. Pair with Mutual Fund Calculator and tax-saving guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is stock profit calculated?
Stock profit is calculated by subtracting the total purchase cost (including fees) from the total sale proceeds. The formula is: Profit = (Selling Price × Number of Shares) - (Purchase Price × Number of Shares + Fees).
What is ROI in stock investing?
ROI (Return on Investment) measures the profitability of an investment. It's calculated as: ROI = (Net Profit / Total Investment) × 100. This helps investors compare the efficiency of different investments.
How are capital gains taxes calculated?
Capital gains tax on listed Indian equity: STCG (holding < 12 months) at 15% under Section 111A; LTCG at 10% on gains above ₹1 lakh/year under Section 112A. Include brokerage and STT in your cost basis. See the India guide above for a worked example.