{"id":25623778,"date":"2025-09-10T16:02:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T10:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25623778"},"modified":"2026-01-27T14:22:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T08:52:34","slug":"gst-on-share-trading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/gst-on-share-trading\/","title":{"rendered":"GST on Share Trading"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e6356a878e5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e6356a878e5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><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:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/gst-on-share-trading\/#What_is_GST\" >What is GST?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/gst-on-share-trading\/#GST_on_Share_Trading_General_Overview\" >GST on Share Trading: General Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/gst-on-share-trading\/#Detailed_Breakdown_of_Trading_Charges_Subject_to_GST\" >Detailed Breakdown of Trading Charges Subject to GST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/gst-on-share-trading\/#Charges_Applicable_to_Different_Types_of_Share_Trading\" >Charges Applicable to Different Types of Share Trading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/gst-on-share-trading\/#GST_20_Changes_and_Impact_on_Share_Trading\" >GST 2.0: Changes and Impact on Share Trading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/gst-on-share-trading\/#How_to_Manage_and_Optimize_Your_Trading_Costs_Including_GST\" >How to Manage and Optimize Your Trading Costs Including GST<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/gst-on-share-trading\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"499\">In India, Goods and Services Tax or GST has made a great impact on different sectors, including the trading of shares. You may be an intraday trader, short-term investor, long-term investor, or F&amp;O trader, but it\u2019s important to have a clear understanding of how GST applies to trading. In addition to GST, traders also need to consider other charges that affect their net costs and profits.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"665\">This blog gives you a complete breakdown of GST in trading, the charges to be aware of, and insights into <a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/gst-reforms-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GST 2.0<\/strong><\/a> changes that could impact traders in the future.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<p><strong>Key Takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GST is charged on service components of trading, such as brokerage, transaction fees, clearing charges, and Demat account maintenance, at a flat rate of 18%.<\/li>\n<li>GST does\u00a0NOT apply to profits\/losses, STT, or stamp duty.<\/li>\n<li>New\u00a0GST 2.0 reforms, effective September 22, 2025, rationalize GST slabs but share trading-related services within the 18% slab.<\/li>\n<li>Traders must account for GST charges along with other fees to understand the true cost of trading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"693\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_GST\"><\/span><strong>What is GST?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25623803\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/417210809_f9646675-b903-4660-80e2-90f649f11330.webp\" alt=\"What is GST?\" width=\"532\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/417210809_f9646675-b903-4660-80e2-90f649f11330.webp 1000w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/417210809_f9646675-b903-4660-80e2-90f649f11330-300x189.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/417210809_f9646675-b903-4660-80e2-90f649f11330-768x483.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/417210809_f9646675-b903-4660-80e2-90f649f11330-150x94.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/417210809_f9646675-b903-4660-80e2-90f649f11330-750x472.webp 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 532px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"927\">GST (Goods and Services Tax) is an indirect tax on the supply of goods and services in India. Introduced in July 2017, it replaced multiple indirect taxes such as VAT, service tax, and excise duty, simplifying the taxation system.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"958\">The GST structure includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1085\">\n<li data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1000\">\n<p data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1000\">CGST (Central Goods and Services Tax)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1001\" data-end=\"1040\">\n<p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1040\">SGST (State Goods and Services Tax)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1085\">\n<p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1085\">IGST (Integrated Goods and Services Tax)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1277\">For services like share trading, GST is usually 18%. It applies to brokerage fees, transaction charges, and other broker services, but capital gains from share trading are exempt from GST.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1277\"><strong><a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start investing like a pro. Enroll in our Stock Market course!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1331\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GST_on_Share_Trading_General_Overview\"><\/span><strong>GST on Share Trading: General Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2947\"><strong data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2624\">Share trading<\/strong> involves the buying and selling of shares or securities, and it includes various services such as brokerage, clearing and settlement charges, and account maintenance fees. While <strong data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2820\">capital gains<\/strong> earned from trading are<strong> not subject to GST<\/strong>, the services associated with trading, like brokerage and transaction charges, are.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2980\"><strong data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2980\">GST is primarily levied on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3330\">\n<li data-start=\"2981\" data-end=\"3042\">\n<p data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3042\"><strong data-start=\"2983\" data-end=\"3001\">Brokerage Fees<\/strong> charged by brokers for executing trades.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3131\">\n<p data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3131\"><strong data-start=\"3045\" data-end=\"3068\">Transaction Charges<\/strong>, including Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and exchange fees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3234\">\n<p data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3234\"><strong data-start=\"3134\" data-end=\"3173\">Depository Participant (DP) Charges<\/strong> for maintaining a demat account and transferring securities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3330\">\n<p data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3330\"><strong data-start=\"3237\" data-end=\"3272\">Clearing and Settlement Charges<\/strong> that arise during the finalization of trade transactions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3559\">It is essential for traders to understand that while the <strong data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3419\">profits from share trading<\/strong> (whether short-term or long-term) are exempt from GST, the <strong data-start=\"3479\" data-end=\"3500\">services provided<\/strong> (like brokerage, DP charges, etc.) attract an <strong data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3558\">18% GST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mutual-fund_updated.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/mutual-fund_updated.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556854\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free download mUTUAL FUND course syllabus<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"detailed-breakdown-of-trading-charges-subject-to-g\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detailed_Breakdown_of_Trading_Charges_Subject_to_GST\"><\/span><strong>Detailed Breakdown of Trading Charges Subject to GST<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Trading on the stock market involves several charges. While profits from trading attract income tax or capital gains tax,\u00a0<strong>GST is levied on specific service charges at 18%<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<div class=\"group relative\">\n<div class=\"w-full overflow-x-auto md:max-w-[90vw] border-subtlest ring-subtlest divide-subtlest bg-transparent\">\n<table class=\"border-subtler my-[1em] w-full table-auto border-separate border-spacing-0 border-l border-t\">\n<thead class=\"bg-offset\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"border-subtler p-sm break-normal border-b border-r text-left align-top\">Charge Type<\/th>\n<th class=\"border-subtler p-sm break-normal border-b border-r text-left align-top\">GST Applicability<\/th>\n<th class=\"border-subtler p-sm break-normal border-b border-r text-left align-top\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"><strong>Brokerage Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Applicable (18%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Fees paid to the stockbroker for executing trades<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"><strong>Transaction Charges by Exchanges<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Applicable (18%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Charged by NSE\/BSE on trades<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"><strong>Clearing Charges<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Applicable (18%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Levied by the clearing corporation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"><strong>Depository Participant (DP) Charges<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Applicable (18%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Charges for Demat account transactions and maintenance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"><strong>Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Applicable (18%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Annual fee for maintaining Demat account<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"><strong>Securities Transaction Tax (STT)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Not applicable (0%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">A statutory tax on sale\/purchase of securities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"><strong>Stamp Duty<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Not applicable (0%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">State government tax on transaction value<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\"><strong>SEBI\/Exchange Regulatory Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Not applicable (0%)<\/td>\n<td class=\"px-sm border-subtler min-w-[48px] break-normal border-b border-r\">Levied by regulators; exempt from GST<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3566\" data-end=\"3630\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Charges_Applicable_to_Different_Types_of_Share_Trading\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3630\">Charges Applicable to Different Types of Share Trading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"3632\" data-end=\"3660\"><strong data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3660\">Intraday Trading<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3869\"><strong data-start=\"3662\" data-end=\"3682\">Intraday trading<\/strong> involves buying and selling stocks on the same day. The aim is to profit from the small price fluctuations within a single day. This is one of the most common forms of trading in India.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3871\" data-end=\"3908\"><strong data-start=\"3876\" data-end=\"3908\">Charges in Intraday Trading:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"4805\">\n<li data-start=\"3910\" data-end=\"4132\">\n<p data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"4077\"><strong data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"3932\">Brokerage Fees:<\/strong> This is the fee paid to the broker for executing the trade. It can be a <strong data-start=\"4005\" data-end=\"4017\">flat fee<\/strong> or <strong data-start=\"4021\" data-end=\"4041\">percentage-based<\/strong>, depending on the brokerage model.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4132\">\n<li data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4132\">\n<p data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4132\"><strong data-start=\"4083\" data-end=\"4096\">GST (18%)<\/strong> is applicable on the brokerage fee.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4399\">\n<p data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4309\"><strong data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4161\">Transaction Charges:<\/strong> These are levied by stock exchanges like the NSE and BSE. The <strong data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4260\">Securities Transaction Tax (STT)<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"4264\" data-end=\"4274\">0.025%<\/strong> on both buy and sell transactions.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4399\">\n<li data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4399\">\n<p data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4399\"><strong data-start=\"4315\" data-end=\"4338\">Transaction charges<\/strong> also include other exchange fees but <strong data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4398\">do not attract GST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4629\">\n<p data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4629\"><strong data-start=\"4404\" data-end=\"4419\">Stamp Duty:<\/strong> Stamp duty is a state-level tax on securities transactions and is applicable based on the state of the investor&#8217;s residence. The <strong data-start=\"4549\" data-end=\"4573\">rate varies by state<\/strong> but is a small fraction of the total transaction value.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4805\">\n<p data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4805\"><strong data-start=\"4634\" data-end=\"4674\">Depository Participant (DP) Charges:<\/strong> These charges are levied when securities are transferred or when shares are sold. The <strong data-start=\"4761\" data-end=\"4772\">18% GST<\/strong> is applicable on the DP charges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 data-start=\"4807\" data-end=\"4855\"><strong data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4855\">Example of Charges in Intraday Trading:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4856\" data-end=\"4908\">For a \u20b91,00,000 trade, assuming a brokerage of \u20b9100:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"5126\">\n<li data-start=\"4909\" data-end=\"4934\">\n<p data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"4934\"><strong data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"4929\">Brokerage Fee:<\/strong> \u20b9100<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4935\" data-end=\"4968\">\n<p data-start=\"4937\" data-end=\"4968\"><strong data-start=\"4937\" data-end=\"4964\">GST (18% on brokerage):<\/strong> \u20b918<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4969\" data-end=\"5025\">\n<p data-start=\"4971\" data-end=\"5025\"><strong data-start=\"4971\" data-end=\"5021\">Transaction Charges (STT, Exchange Fee, etc.):<\/strong> \u20b910<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5046\">\n<p data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5046\"><strong data-start=\"5028\" data-end=\"5043\">Stamp Duty:<\/strong> \u20b91<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5047\" data-end=\"5090\">\n<p data-start=\"5049\" data-end=\"5090\"><strong data-start=\"5049\" data-end=\"5086\">DP Transaction Charges (Selling):<\/strong> \u20b915<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5091\" data-end=\"5126\">\n<p data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5126\"><strong data-start=\"5093\" data-end=\"5121\">GST on DP Charges (18%):<\/strong> \u20b92.7<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5128\" data-end=\"5174\"><strong data-start=\"5128\" data-end=\"5174\">Total Charges for Intraday Trading: \u20b9146.7<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"468\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Gain Financial Literacy in your Mother Tongue<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course-in-malayalam\/\">Stock Market Course in Malayalam<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/mutual-funds-course-in-kerala\/\">Mutual Funds Course in Malayalam<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course-in-tamil\/\">Stock Market Course in Tamil<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/mutual-funds-course-in-tamil\/\">Mutual Funds Course in Tamil<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/stock-market-course\/\">Stock Market Course<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/mutual-funds-course\/\">Mutual Funds Course<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 data-start=\"5181\" data-end=\"5217\"><strong data-start=\"5185\" data-end=\"5217\">Short-Term Share Trading<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"5219\" data-end=\"5459\">Short-term trading involves holding securities for <strong data-start=\"5270\" data-end=\"5292\">less than one year<\/strong> before selling them. The charges associated with short-term trading are similar to intraday trading but with some additional considerations for <strong data-start=\"5437\" data-end=\"5458\">capital gains tax<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"5461\" data-end=\"5500\"><strong data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5500\">Charges in Short-Term Trading:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"6262\">\n<li data-start=\"5502\" data-end=\"5646\">\n<p data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5646\"><strong data-start=\"5505\" data-end=\"5524\">Brokerage Fees:<\/strong> Just like intraday trading, brokers charge a <strong data-start=\"5570\" data-end=\"5582\">flat fee<\/strong> or a <strong data-start=\"5588\" data-end=\"5612\">percentage-based fee<\/strong>, which is <strong data-start=\"5623\" data-end=\"5645\">subject to 18% GST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5648\" data-end=\"5778\">\n<p data-start=\"5651\" data-end=\"5778\"><strong data-start=\"5651\" data-end=\"5675\">Transaction Charges:<\/strong> The <strong data-start=\"5680\" data-end=\"5716\">Securities Transaction Tax (STT)<\/strong> on short-term equity trades is <strong data-start=\"5748\" data-end=\"5756\">0.1%<\/strong> of the selling price.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5780\" data-end=\"5854\">\n<p data-start=\"5783\" data-end=\"5854\"><strong data-start=\"5783\" data-end=\"5809\">GST on Brokerage Fees:<\/strong> The brokerage fee is subject to <strong data-start=\"5842\" data-end=\"5853\">18% GST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5856\" data-end=\"5982\">\n<p data-start=\"5859\" data-end=\"5982\"><strong data-start=\"5859\" data-end=\"5874\">Stamp Duty:<\/strong> Stamp duty, applicable in the state of the investor\u2019s residence, is included in the total transaction cost.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5984\" data-end=\"6132\">\n<p data-start=\"5987\" data-end=\"6132\"><strong data-start=\"5987\" data-end=\"6027\">Depository Participant (DP) Charges:<\/strong> These charges apply when securities are sold or transferred. <strong data-start=\"6089\" data-end=\"6100\">18% GST<\/strong> is applicable on these charges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6134\" data-end=\"6262\">\n<p data-start=\"6137\" data-end=\"6262\"><strong data-start=\"6137\" data-end=\"6177\">Short-Term Capital Gains Tax (STCG):<\/strong> If the securities are sold within a year, the <strong data-start=\"6224\" data-end=\"6236\">STCG tax<\/strong> is <strong data-start=\"6240\" data-end=\"6247\">15%<\/strong> of the profit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 data-start=\"6264\" data-end=\"6314\"><strong data-start=\"6269\" data-end=\"6314\">Example of Charges in Short-Term Trading:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"6315\" data-end=\"6367\">For a \u20b91,00,000 trade, assuming a brokerage of \u20b920:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6368\" data-end=\"6621\">\n<li data-start=\"6368\" data-end=\"6393\">\n<p data-start=\"6370\" data-end=\"6393\"><strong data-start=\"6370\" data-end=\"6388\">Brokerage Fee:<\/strong> \u20b920<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6394\" data-end=\"6427\">\n<p data-start=\"6396\" data-end=\"6427\"><strong data-start=\"6396\" data-end=\"6423\">GST (18% on brokerage):<\/strong> \u20b93.6<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6428\" data-end=\"6484\">\n<p data-start=\"6430\" data-end=\"6484\"><strong data-start=\"6430\" data-end=\"6480\">Transaction Charges (STT, Exchange Fee, etc.):<\/strong> \u20b915<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6485\" data-end=\"6505\">\n<p data-start=\"6487\" data-end=\"6505\"><strong data-start=\"6487\" data-end=\"6502\">Stamp Duty:<\/strong> \u20b91<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6506\" data-end=\"6549\">\n<p data-start=\"6508\" data-end=\"6549\"><strong data-start=\"6508\" data-end=\"6545\">DP Transaction Charges (Selling):<\/strong> \u20b915<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6550\" data-end=\"6585\">\n<p data-start=\"6552\" data-end=\"6585\"><strong data-start=\"6552\" data-end=\"6580\">GST on DP Charges (18%):<\/strong> \u20b92.7<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6586\" data-end=\"6621\">\n<p data-start=\"6588\" data-end=\"6621\"><strong data-start=\"6588\" data-end=\"6617\">STCG Tax (15% on profit):<\/strong> \u20b950<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6623\" data-end=\"6671\"><strong data-start=\"6623\" data-end=\"6671\">Total Charges for Short-Term Trading: \u20b9107.3<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6678\" data-end=\"6713\"><strong data-start=\"6682\" data-end=\"6713\">Long-Term Share Trading<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6715\" data-end=\"6901\">Long-term trading involves holding securities for <strong data-start=\"6765\" data-end=\"6785\">more than a year<\/strong>. The main distinction here is that <strong data-start=\"6821\" data-end=\"6848\">long-term capital gains<\/strong> are taxed at a <strong data-start=\"6864\" data-end=\"6878\">lower rate<\/strong> than short-term gains.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"6903\" data-end=\"6941\"><strong data-start=\"6908\" data-end=\"6941\">Charges in Long-Term Trading:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"6943\" data-end=\"7651\">\n<li data-start=\"6943\" data-end=\"7050\">\n<p data-start=\"6946\" data-end=\"7050\"><strong data-start=\"6946\" data-end=\"6965\">Brokerage Fees:<\/strong> Brokerage is charged based on trade value, and <strong data-start=\"7013\" data-end=\"7024\">18% GST<\/strong> is applied on these fees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7052\" data-end=\"7182\">\n<p data-start=\"7055\" data-end=\"7182\"><strong data-start=\"7055\" data-end=\"7079\">Transaction Charges:<\/strong> The <strong data-start=\"7084\" data-end=\"7120\">Securities Transaction Tax (STT)<\/strong> for long-term equity trades is <strong data-start=\"7152\" data-end=\"7160\">0.1%<\/strong> on the selling price.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7184\" data-end=\"7247\">\n<p data-start=\"7187\" data-end=\"7247\"><strong data-start=\"7187\" data-end=\"7213\">GST on Brokerage Fees:<\/strong> <strong data-start=\"7214\" data-end=\"7225\">18% GST<\/strong> applies on brokerage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7249\" data-end=\"7321\">\n<p data-start=\"7252\" data-end=\"7321\"><strong data-start=\"7252\" data-end=\"7267\">Stamp Duty:<\/strong> Stamp duty is applicable as per the state\u2019s tax laws.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7323\" data-end=\"7467\">\n<p data-start=\"7326\" data-end=\"7467\"><strong data-start=\"7326\" data-end=\"7366\">Depository Participant (DP) Charges:<\/strong> These charges are applied when securities are sold, and <strong data-start=\"7423\" data-end=\"7434\">18% GST<\/strong> is applicable on the DP charges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7469\" data-end=\"7651\">\n<p data-start=\"7472\" data-end=\"7651\"><strong data-start=\"7472\" data-end=\"7511\">Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) Tax:<\/strong> If the holding period exceeds one year, <strong data-start=\"7552\" data-end=\"7586\">long-term capital gains (LTCG)<\/strong> tax is <strong data-start=\"7594\" data-end=\"7601\">10%<\/strong> on profits exceeding \u20b91 lakh in a financial year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 data-start=\"7653\" data-end=\"7702\"><strong data-start=\"7658\" data-end=\"7702\">Example of Charges in Long-Term Trading:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"7703\" data-end=\"7755\">For a \u20b91,00,000 trade, assuming a brokerage of \u20b920:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7756\" data-end=\"8024\">\n<li data-start=\"7756\" data-end=\"7781\">\n<p data-start=\"7758\" data-end=\"7781\"><strong data-start=\"7758\" data-end=\"7776\">Brokerage Fee:<\/strong> \u20b920<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7782\" data-end=\"7815\">\n<p data-start=\"7784\" data-end=\"7815\"><strong data-start=\"7784\" data-end=\"7811\">GST (18% on brokerage):<\/strong> \u20b93.6<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7816\" data-end=\"7872\">\n<p data-start=\"7818\" data-end=\"7872\"><strong data-start=\"7818\" data-end=\"7868\">Transaction Charges (STT, Exchange Fee, etc.):<\/strong> \u20b920<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7873\" data-end=\"7893\">\n<p data-start=\"7875\" data-end=\"7893\"><strong data-start=\"7875\" data-end=\"7890\">Stamp Duty:<\/strong> \u20b91<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7894\" data-end=\"7937\">\n<p data-start=\"7896\" data-end=\"7937\"><strong data-start=\"7896\" data-end=\"7933\">DP Transaction Charges (Selling):<\/strong> \u20b915<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7938\" data-end=\"7973\">\n<p data-start=\"7940\" data-end=\"7973\"><strong data-start=\"7940\" data-end=\"7968\">GST on DP Charges (18%):<\/strong> \u20b92.7<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7974\" data-end=\"8024\">\n<p data-start=\"7976\" data-end=\"8024\"><strong data-start=\"7976\" data-end=\"8019\">LTCG Tax (10% on profit above \u20b91 lakh):<\/strong> \u20b9100<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8026\" data-end=\"8073\"><strong data-start=\"8026\" data-end=\"8073\">Total Charges for Long-Term Trading: \u20b9162.3<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"8080\" data-end=\"8125\"><strong data-start=\"8084\" data-end=\"8125\">Futures and Options (F&amp;O) Trading<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"8127\" data-end=\"8365\"><strong data-start=\"8127\" data-end=\"8156\">Futures and Options (F&amp;O)<\/strong> are derivative contracts where traders buy or sell contracts based on the future price of an asset. F&amp;O trading involves margin trading, and the charges are slightly more complex due to the leverage involved.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"8367\" data-end=\"8399\"><strong data-start=\"8372\" data-end=\"8399\">Charges in F&amp;O Trading:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol data-start=\"8401\" data-end=\"9109\">\n<li data-start=\"8401\" data-end=\"8533\">\n<p data-start=\"8404\" data-end=\"8533\"><strong data-start=\"8404\" data-end=\"8423\">Brokerage Fees:<\/strong> The brokerage for F&amp;O trading is often higher than for equity trading. These fees are <strong data-start=\"8510\" data-end=\"8532\">subject to 18% GST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8535\" data-end=\"8652\">\n<p data-start=\"8538\" data-end=\"8652\"><strong data-start=\"8538\" data-end=\"8562\">Transaction Charges:<\/strong> The <strong data-start=\"8567\" data-end=\"8603\">Securities Transaction Tax (STT)<\/strong> for F&amp;O is <strong data-start=\"8615\" data-end=\"8624\">0.01%<\/strong> for sell-side transactions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8654\" data-end=\"8720\">\n<p data-start=\"8657\" data-end=\"8720\"><strong data-start=\"8657\" data-end=\"8683\">GST on Brokerage Fees:<\/strong> Brokerage is subject to <strong data-start=\"8708\" data-end=\"8719\">18% GST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8722\" data-end=\"8808\">\n<p data-start=\"8725\" data-end=\"8808\"><strong data-start=\"8725\" data-end=\"8761\">Clearing and Settlement Charges:<\/strong> These charges are also <strong data-start=\"8785\" data-end=\"8807\">subject to 18% GST<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8810\" data-end=\"8980\">\n<p data-start=\"8813\" data-end=\"8980\"><strong data-start=\"8813\" data-end=\"8830\">Margin Money:<\/strong> The margin amount required for F&amp;O trading is <strong data-start=\"8877\" data-end=\"8900\">not taxed under GST<\/strong>, but the broker charges on margin funding and related services may attract GST.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8982\" data-end=\"9109\">\n<p data-start=\"8985\" data-end=\"9109\"><strong data-start=\"8985\" data-end=\"9000\">DP Charges:<\/strong> If there\u2019s a need to transfer F&amp;O contracts, <strong data-start=\"9046\" data-end=\"9060\">DP charges<\/strong> are applied, and <strong data-start=\"9078\" data-end=\"9089\">18% GST<\/strong> is charged on them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4 data-start=\"9111\" data-end=\"9154\"><strong data-start=\"9116\" data-end=\"9154\">Example of Charges in F&amp;O Trading:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"9155\" data-end=\"9212\">For a \u20b91,00,000 F&amp;O transaction with a brokerage of \u20b920:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9213\" data-end=\"9458\">\n<li data-start=\"9213\" data-end=\"9238\">\n<p data-start=\"9215\" data-end=\"9238\"><strong data-start=\"9215\" data-end=\"9233\">Brokerage Fee:<\/strong> \u20b940 (Buying + Selling)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9239\" data-end=\"9272\">\n<p data-start=\"9241\" data-end=\"9272\"><strong data-start=\"9241\" data-end=\"9268\">GST (18% on brokerage):<\/strong> \u20b97.2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9273\" data-end=\"9329\">\n<p data-start=\"9275\" data-end=\"9329\"><strong data-start=\"9275\" data-end=\"9325\">Transaction Charges (STT, Exchange Fee, etc.):<\/strong> \u20b930<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9330\" data-end=\"9357\">\n<p data-start=\"9332\" data-end=\"9357\"><strong data-start=\"9332\" data-end=\"9353\">Clearing Charges:<\/strong> \u20b910<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9358\" data-end=\"9378\">\n<p data-start=\"9360\" data-end=\"9378\"><strong data-start=\"9360\" data-end=\"9375\">Stamp Duty:<\/strong> \u20b91<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9379\" data-end=\"9422\">\n<p data-start=\"9381\" data-end=\"9422\"><strong data-start=\"9381\" data-end=\"9418\">DP Transaction Charges (Selling):<\/strong> \u20b915<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9423\" data-end=\"9458\">\n<p data-start=\"9425\" data-end=\"9458\"><strong data-start=\"9425\" data-end=\"9453\">GST on DP Charges (18%):<\/strong> \u20b92.7<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"9460\" data-end=\"9501\"><strong data-start=\"9460\" data-end=\"9501\">Total Charges for F&amp;O Trading: \u20b9115.9<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"2\">Related Articles<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/understanding-short-term-capital-gain-tax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Understanding Short Term Capital Gain Tax<\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/long-term-capital-gain-tax-on-shares\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Long Term Capital Gain Tax on Shares<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/can-investing-in-stocks-help-you-save-taxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Can Investing in Stocks Help You Save Taxes in India? 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While primarily aimed at simplifying tax structures and compliance, here\u2019s what traders need to know regarding GST on share trading:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Simplification of GST Slabs<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The GST slab structure is rationalized to mainly 5%, 18%, and 40%. Brokerage and other service charges related to trading\u00a0<strong>continue under the 18% standard slab<\/strong>. <strong>No Change in STT or Stamp Duty<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tax on Derivatives<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Currently, <strong>derivative contracts<\/strong> like F&amp;O are <strong>not taxed under GST<\/strong> on profits. But there are discussions that GST 2.0 will introduce tax on profits made from derivative trading. If implemented, this will impact <strong>F&amp;O traders<\/strong> and their strategies.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Real Time Reporting and Automation<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>GST 2.0 will bring automation to tax filing which will make it easier for traders to file their returns. Real time reporting will help traders avoid errors in tax filing and ensure compliance with tax laws.<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"><strong>Improved Compliance &amp; ITC Norms:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Brokerage firms and intermediaries must adhere to enhanced input tax credit (ITC) rules and reporting, streamlining GST credit claims on service inputs. Changes to refund processes and the operationalization of the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) enhance dispute resolution stability.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the full content in video format here:<br \/>\n<div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\"  style=\"display: block; margin: 0px auto;\"  id=\"_ytid_98401\"  width=\"480\" height=\"270\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"270\"  data-relstop=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/loWzwRRd1H8?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&rel=0&fs=0&playsinline=1&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-manage-and-optimize-your-trading-costs-incl\" class=\"mb-2 mt-4 font-display font-semimedium text-base first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+&amp;]:mt-4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Manage_and_Optimize_Your_Trading_Costs_Including_GST\"><\/span><strong>How to Manage and Optimize Your Trading Costs Including GST<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-quiet list-disc\">\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Choose brokers with reasonable brokerage fees and GST-inclusive pricing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Consider discount brokers to reduce brokerage components.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Review transaction volumes to anticipate GST on service charges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Keep an account of all charges for accurate tax filing and profit calculation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"py-0 my-0 prose-p:pt-0 prose-p:mb-2 prose-p:my-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:pt-0 [&amp;&gt;p]:mb-2 [&amp;&gt;p]:my-0\">\n<p class=\"my-2 [&amp;+p]:mt-4 [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [&amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\">Plan trading strategies factoring in fixed costs like DP AMC and stamp duty.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Stock-Market-360_Pdf-1.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556854\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"btn btn-default\">free download Stock market course roadmap<\/button><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>GST on share trading is important for anyone in the stock market, whether they are trading <strong>intraday<\/strong>, <strong>short-term<\/strong>, <strong>long-term, <\/strong>or doing <strong>F&amp;O trading<\/strong>. <strong>Capital gains<\/strong> are <strong>not taxed under GST,<\/strong> but various service charges like <strong>brokerage fees<\/strong>, <strong>transaction charges,<\/strong> and <strong>DP charges<\/strong> attract <strong>18% GST<\/strong>. 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