What is Stamp Duty?
Stamp Duty — A government levy on the purchase of securities, charged as a small percentage of turnover at a uniform rate across India.
In simple terms
Stamp duty is added to the buy side of your trades.
Why Stamp Duty matters when you invest
Understanding stamp duty helps you make better-informed decisions when you invest and trade on ROAR by DP TradeKING. Open a free account to put it into practice — ₹0 delivery brokerage and zero-commission direct mutual funds.
Stamp Duty — frequently asked questions
What is Stamp Duty?
A government levy on the purchase of securities, charged as a small percentage of turnover at a uniform rate across India.
What does Stamp Duty mean in the stock market?
A government levy on the purchase of securities, charged as a small percentage of turnover at a uniform rate across India. Stamp duty is added to the buy side of your trades.
Can you give an example of Stamp Duty?
Stamp duty is added to the buy side of your trades.
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