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What is the contract note?

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William Cox

Published Mar 06, 2026

What is the contract note?

A Contract Note is a record of the Trades executed on your behalf by a Broker on the various exchanges in India. The Contract Note finds its origins in the time when Electronic Trading did not exist & traders would have to call up their Brokers to place orders.

Also asked, who issues the contract note?

A Contract Note is issued to the investor by the trading member for all the trades done on a particular day. It is the evidence of the trade done by the investor.

Also, what is contract note in Zerodha? Contract note is the legal record of any transaction carried out on a stock exchange through a stockbroker. It serves as the confirmation of trade done on a particular day on behalf of a client on a stock exchange.

Similarly one may ask, how do you read a contract note?

  1. The Order No.
  2. Order time shows the timestamp of when the order was placed.
  3. Trade No.
  4. Security/contract column shows on which stock/scrip the order was placed in.
  5. Buy/sell mentions the transaction type.
  6. The gross rate per unit will show the price at which the order got executed.

What is contract note in Upstox?

A contract note is an itemized bill of all your trades during each trading day and is generated daily. It is sent each evening to your registered email ID. You can refer to the contract note to get more information about the trades you have executed and the exact break-up of the charges levied on your trades.

What is margin statement?

The daily margin statement is a passworaily margin statement is mandatory as per the exchange regulations. The statement informs the client about the utilisation of the available margin. It gives an idea of the free margin available in the account to take new positions without incurring a penalty.

How do I open a Zerodha contract note?

Log in to Console and click on 'Reports' then select 'Downloads' and 'Contract note' as shown below: Once you do, select the category, date, report type, & trade type from the drop-down boxes and then click on 'Download'.

What are the factors that influence the price of a stock?

Factors that can affect stock prices
  • news releases on earnings and profits, and future estimated earnings.
  • announcement of dividends.
  • introduction of a new product or a product recall.
  • securing a new large contract.
  • employee layoffs.
  • anticipated takeover or merger.
  • a change of management.
  • accounting errors or scandals.

Who controls the capital market in India?

Regulations in India

Indian Capital Markets are regulated and monitored by the Ministry of Finance, The Securities and Exchange Board of India and The Reserve Bank of India.

What is contract note in Angel Broking?

Angel Broking sends a contract note for all transactions executed on the stock exchange, you can also download it from their portal. Contract Note is a legal obligation of every stockbroker. In conclusion, it is the confirmation of trade, done on a particular day on behalf of a client on a stock exchange.

When should a broker give margin statement to the client?

The daily margin statement should be issued on the Trade day (T-Day). The margin statements are available to download from your Console login once the trade process is done for the day. This is usually around 8.30 PM.

What details are required to be mentioned on the contract note issued by the stock broker?

Constituent (Client) name/Code Number. Order number and order time corresponding to the trades. Trade number and Trade time. Quantity and Kind of Security brought/sold by the client.

How is Zerodha brokerage calculated?

Brokerage calculator
  1. Intraday equity. BUY. SELL. QUANTITY. NSE. BSE. Turnover 840000. Brokerage 40. STT total 110.
  2. Delivery equity. BUY. SELL. QUANTITY. NSE. BSE. Turnover 840000. Brokerage 0. STT total 840.
  3. F&O - Futures. BUY. SELL. QUANTITY. NSE. BSE. Turnover 840000. Brokerage 40. STT total 44.
  4. F&O - Options. BUY. SELL. QUANTITY. NSE. BSE. Turnover 84000. Brokerage 40.

What is pay in payout obligation charges?

Pay-In/Pay-Out obligation in a contract note is a Net of total debits and credits based on trade price of all transactions for that particular day across exchanges.

What is contract trade value?

It is a standardized amount that tells buyers and sellers exact quantities that are being bought or sold, based on the terms of the contract. The size of the contract varies depending on the commodity or instrument. It also determines the dollar value of a unit move in the underlying commodity or instrument.

What is taxable value of supply in contract note?

What is the meaning of "taxable value of supply" in a contract note in your demat account? “Value of Taxable Supply” will be the Transaction Value. “Transaction Value” is the price paid or payable for supply of goods and/ or services. This is subject to dual conditions.

How do I read my margin report?

Total upfront margin split is shown in the table below. Initial Margin = Span Margin + Option Premium. Upfront Margin = Initial Margin + Exposure Margin. MTM (Mark to Market) margin is calculated basis the current market value as per the closing price for T day (Trading day)

How do I download my Upstox contract note?

Steps to Download Contract Note for Upstox Traders
  1. First You need to visit the Upstox Back-Office Portal. You can do it from here.
  2. Enter the following details and click on the “Login” option: Select the User-Type from the drop-down list.
  3. You will land on the homepage post login.
  4. Next, select the “File Type” option and.

Does Zerodha charge for Cancelled orders?

No, Zerodha doesn't charge brokerage or any other fees for canceled orders. If for some reason you cancel your orders, you won't be charged any fees.

What is the cost of DP in Zerodha?

DP charges are levied by the Depository (CDSL) and the Depository Participant (Zerodha Broking Ltd) at Rs 13.5 (+ 18% GST) per scrip for the stocks sold from your holdings. The stock will be moved out of your demat account on the day you place your sell order.

What is payin payout obligation in Zerodha?

Pay In / Pay Out Obligation is the gross amount that is due to you / due from you. Let's say you sold 100 shares of a company at Rs. 1000 today. The gross amount due to you will be Rs.

How do you read a Zerodha statement?

Once you do, select the segment and choose the dates for the period you want the statement from, and then click on 'View'. You can also download it as a spreadsheet by clicking on 'Download'.

Can my employer email a request to Zerodha to receive physical copies of my contract notes?

You can add your employers' email to your profile so that your employer gets your contract notes along with you, by submitting a request letter from your employer. You can submit the request letter by raising a ticket below.

How much does Upstox cost?

Charges
Upstox ChargesEquity Delivery
Transaction ChargesNSE: 0.00325% per trade on buy & sell. BSE: charges vary as per the scrip group
Demat transaction chargesRs. 18.5 per scrip per day only on sell.
GST18% (on brokerage + transaction + demat charges)
SEBI ChargesRs. 15/crore