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Home » Blog » Derivatives Trading » Formula for Evaluating NIFTY Options Profit & Loss
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May 12, 2025
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Formula for Evaluating NIFTY Options Profit & Loss

How to trade in NIFTY 50 Options
  • Last Updated: May 12,2025 |
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You already know that an options contract allows buying or selling the underlying asset at a predetermined price (strike price). Also, the expiration date for the options contract is predetermined. Options can be based on stocks, market indices, commodities, or other securities.

Many investors in India prefer options based on a NIFTY market index. NIFTY is a well-known series of market indices provided by the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Before you make trades, it is essential to understand the formulas used to calculate F&O profit & loss.

Topics Covered:

  • Understanding Profit and Loss in F&O Trading
  • Formulas to Calculate P&L in NIFTY Options
  • Costs You Need to Know About When Trading NIFTY Options
  • Taxation of Profits Earned from Options
  • Conclusion

Understanding Profit and Loss in F&O Trading

You can take long and short positions in the market with NIFTY options. Long positions involve purchasing contracts, while short positions include selling options. The F&O profit/loss depends upon your market position, the strike price of the contract, and the spot/market price on the expiration date.

You must first understand how NIFTY options are settled to understand the loss/profit from F&O trading. A NIFTY option is based on the value or price of the market index. The difference between the strike price and the spot price (current NIFTY price in the market) is calculated on the expiration date. The difference in both prices helps us calculate the profit or loss on NIFTY options. The difference between strike and spot prices is settled in cash in NIFTY options trading.

Formulas to Calculate P&L in NIFTY Options

You can invest in a call option, which allows the purchase of the underlying asset at the strike price on the expiration date. Investors can also try put options, which help sell the underlying asset at the strike price. Here are the formulas to calculate the profit and loss for call/put options:

Trading Action  Formula for Profit  Formula for Loss 
Purchasing a Call Option  (Spot price – Strike price) – Premium paid Premium paid
Selling a Call Option  Premium received – Premium paid to buy back the option Premium paid to buy back the option
Purchasing a Put Option  (Strike price – Spot price) – Premium paid Premium paid
Selling a Put Option  Premium received – premium paid to buy back the option Premium paid to buy back the option

Costs You Need to Know About When Trading NIFTY Options

Besides understanding the profit/loss in F&O trading, you must know the cost associated with NIFTY options trading. Here are some of the important costs to know:

  • Brokerage: It is the commission paid to the respective stockbroker for providing NIFTY options trading services.
  • Transaction Charge: Investors are asked to pay 0.05% of the NIFTY options premium value as a transaction charge (set by NSE).
  • Securities Transaction Tax (STT): 0.05% of the NIFTY options premium value is payable as STT.
  • Clearing Charge: NSE has imposed a clearing charge of 0.02% of the NIFTY options premium value as a clearing charge.
  • Stamp Duty: A small percentage might be imposed as a stamp duty charge. Also, the stamp duty charges for NIFTY options traders differ from one state to another.

Taxation of Profits Earned from Options

Now that you understand the profit/loss in futures and options, let us discuss the tax implications. Similar to any other security, NIFTY options are financial instruments. Capital gains on NIFTY options are subjected to taxes in India. These capital gains are similar to the profit made by a business owner. For the same rationale, you can file capital gains from options as personal income or capital gains in the income tax return.

Additionally Read: Demat Account Definition

There are tax slabs for citizens in India based on their income bracket. You must follow those slabs when representing profit from F&O trading as personal income. On the other hand, there are predefined tax rates for long-term and short-term capital gains in India. Investors can choose any method for taxes on NIFTY options. However, it is essential to maintain consistency while filing taxes for NIFTY options.

Conclusion

Investors must know how to calculate F&O profit/loss. Calculating the maximum profit or loss beforehand will allow investors to make informed decisions. Investors taking open positions in the market through NIFTY options must be familiar with margin requirements. You can try a mix of call and put options (spreading) to minimize risks. Start trading in futures and options today!

Mastering the formula for evaluating NIFTY options’ profit and loss enables traders to make informed decisions based on potential outcomes. Utilize the resources available through an online demat account to swiftly calculate and analyze NIFTY options’ profit and loss scenarios, enhancing trading strategies and decision-making processes.

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