The stamp duty is charged to traders and investors at the time of trading in stocks, currency derivatives and commodities in India. Brokers have to give a stamped contract note to a client depicting transaction details and thus the payment of stamp duty is mandatory. Detail of stamp duty charged is based on traded volume and is mentioned in a contract note.
From 1 July 2020, unified stamp duty is introduced to simplify the calculation and collection of stamp duty. The uniform stamp duty rates (for stock market transactions only) will apply to the customers across the states. The off-market transaction including the transfer of shares at the time of inheritance, gifts and transactions in unlisted securities will also attract stamp duty.
Stamp Duty Rates on Trading
| Trading Segment | Stamp Duty Rate |
|---|---|
| Equity Delivery | 0.015% (₹1500 per crore) on buy-side |
| Equity Intraday | 0.003% (₹300 per crore) on buy-side |
| Futures (Equity and Commodity) | 0.002% (₹ 200 per crore) on buy-side |
| Options (Equity and Commodity) | 0.003% (₹300 per crore) on buy-side |
| Currency | 0.0001% (₹10 per crore) on buy-side |
Stamp Duty on Off-Market Transaction
| Transfer of Securities | Stamp Duty Rate |
|---|---|
|
Transfer and re-issue of debentures |
0.0001% (₹10 per crore) |
|
Transfer of security on delivery basis (other than debenture) |
0.015% (₹1500 per crore) |
|
Transfer of security on non delivery basis (other than debenture) |
0.003% (₹300 per crore) |
Benefits of Unified Stamp Duty for Stock Market :
Residents of all states will pay the same rate.
Stamp Duty is payable only by the buyer. Investors selling stocks won’t need to pay stamp duty.
The stamp duty rate for currency and interest rate derivatives has been reduced from ₹200 per ₹1 crore to ₹10 per ₹1 crore.
This will simplify the stamp duty compliance procedure for brokers. Exchange and depositories will now take care of payment of stamp duty to states.