Zerodha

Zerodha is widely regarded as the best platform for investing and trading, offering low-cost solutions, advanced technology, and a seamless user experience. Trusted by over 1 crore customers, it handles millions of daily transactions and contributes to 15% of India’s retail trading volumes. Zerodha also supports investors through educational initiatives and innovative fintech collaborations via its Rainmatter fund.

Zerodha Account Opening Charges

Zerodha Brokerage and Charges for Equity Trades

Equity Delivery

Brokerage: No brokerage (Zero) for equity delivery trades.

Security Transaction Tax: Applied at 0.1% on both buying and selling

Transaction Charges: NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375% per trade each side

GST: 18% on Brokerage + SEBI charges + Transaction charges

SEBI Charges: Fixed at ₹10 per crore

Stamp Charges: 0.015% or ₹1500 per crore (on buy side transactions)

Equity Intraday

Brokerage: 0.03% or ₹20 per order, whichever is lower

Security Transaction Tax: 0.025% on the sell side

Transaction Charges: NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375%

GST: 18% on Brokerage + SEBI charges + Transaction charges

SEBI Charges: ₹10 per crore

Stamp Duty: 0.003% or up to ₹300 per crore (on buy side transactions)

Futures (F&O)

Brokerage: 0.03% or ₹20 per executed order, whichever is lower

Security Transaction Tax: 0.02% applied only on the sell side

Transaction Charges: 0.00173% on NSE, No charge on BSE

GST: Charged at 18% on Brokerage + SEBI + Transaction charges

SEBI Charges: ₹10 per crore

Stamp Duty: 0.002% or ₹200 per crore (buy side only)

Options (F&O)

Brokerage: Flat fee of ₹20 per executed order

Security Transaction Tax:

   - 0.0125% of the intrinsic value on options that are bought and exercised

   - 0.1% on sell side (on premium)

Transaction Charges: NSE: 0.03503% | BSE: 0.0325%, both calculated on premium

GST: Charged at 18% on Brokerage + SEBI + Transaction charges

SEBI Charges: ₹10 per crore

Stamp Duty: 0.003% or ₹300 per crore on buy side transactions

Zerodha Brokerage and Charges for Currency Trades

Currency Futures

BROKERAGE: 0.03% or ₹20 per executed order, whichever is lower

Security Transaction Tax: No Security Transaction Tax is charged

TRANSACTION CHARGES: NSE: 0.00035% | BSE: 0.00045%

GST: 18% on (BROKERAGE + SEBI charges + TRANSACTION CHARGES)

SEBI Charges: Fixed at ₹10 per crore

Stamp Charges: 0.0001% or ₹10 per crore on buy side

Currency Options

BROKERAGE: ₹20 per executed order

Security Transaction Tax: No Security Transaction Tax is charged

TRANSACTION CHARGES: NSE: 0.0311% | BSE: 0.001%

GST: 18% on (BROKERAGE + SEBI charges + TRANSACTION CHARGES)

SEBI Charges: Fixed at ₹10 per crore

Stamp Charges: 0.0001% or ₹10 per crore on buy side

Zerodha Brokerage and Charges for Commodity Trades

Commodity Futures

BROKERAGE: 0.03% or ₹20 per executed order, whichever is lower

Security Transaction Tax: 0.01% on sell side (Non-Agri)

TRANSACTION CHARGES: MCX: 0.0021% | NSE: 0.0001%

GST: 18% on (BROKERAGE + SEBI charges + TRANSACTION CHARGES)

SEBI Charges: Agri: ₹1 per crore | Non-agri: ₹10 per crore

Stamp Charges: 0.002% or ₹200 per crore on buy side

Commodity Options

BROKERAGE: ₹20 per executed order

Security Transaction Tax: 0.05% on sell side

TRANSACTION CHARGES: MCX: 0.0418% | NSE: 0.001%

GST: 18% on (BROKERAGE + SEBI charges + TRANSACTION CHARGES)

SEBI Charges: Fixed at ₹10 per crore

Stamp Charges: 0.003% or ₹300 per crore on buy side

Optional Charges for Value Added Services

Service Detail Value
Kite Connect Payment Frequency Monthly
Connect ₹2000
Historical Data Access ₹2000
Tickertape Payment Frequency Monthly / Annual
Free ₹0
Pro (Monthly) ₹249
Pro (Annually) ₹2399
Smallcase Payment Frequency Per Transaction
Buy & Invest More ₹100
SIP ₹10