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1) Account Opening Charges
Account Type
Account Opening Fee
Annual Maintenance Charge (AMC)
Equity (Trading + Demat)
₹200
₹300 per year
Commodity (MCX)
₹100
₹0
Equity + Commodity
₹300
₹300 per year (for Demat)
2) Brokerage & Trading Charges
Segment
Brokerage Charges
STT/CTT
Transaction Charges
GST
SEBI Charges
Stamp Duty
Equity Delivery
₹0 brokerage
0.1% on buy & sell
NSE: 0.00297%, BSE: 0.00375%
18% on (brokerage + SEBI charges + transaction charges)
₹10 per crore
0.015% or ₹1500 per crore (buy side)
Equity Intraday
₹20 or 0.03% (whichever is lower)
0.025% on sell side
18%
0.003% or ₹300 per crore (buy side)
F&O - Futures
0.02% on sell side
NSE: 0.00173%, BSE: 0
0.002% or ₹200 per crore (buy side)
F&O - Options
Flat ₹20 per executed order
0.125% of intrinsic value on exercised options, 0.1% on sell side (premium)
NSE: 0.03503%, BSE: 0.0325% (on premium)
3) Free Services
Category
Details
₹0 brokerage on all equity delivery trades (NSE, BSE)
Direct Mutual Funds
₹0 commissions & DP charges on all direct mutual fund investments
4) Additional Charges
Securities Transaction Tax (STT/CTT)
Tax levied on stock market transactions as per government norms
Levied by exchanges (NSE, BSE, MCX) on transaction value
18% applicable on brokerage + SEBI charges + transaction charges
₹10 per crore for market regulation
Call & Trade Charges
₹50 per order if placed via a dealer, including auto square-off orders
Other Accounts
Charges
NRI Account (Offline Only)
₹500
Partnership, LLP, HUF, or Corporate Account (Offline Only)
5) NRI Brokerage Charges
Type
Futures & Options
₹100 per order
Non-PIS Equity Account
0.5% or ₹100 per executed order (whichever is lower)
PIS Equity Account
0.5% or ₹200 per executed order (whichever is lower)
Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC)
₹500 + GST per year
Disclaimer
Step 1: Click on the link below:
Step 2: Enter Your Mobile Number & Verify OTP
Step 3: Fill in Your Basic Details
Step 4: Add Bank Details
Step 5: Complete KYC (Know Your Customer) Process
Step 6: E-Sign via Aadhaar OTP
Step 7: Submit and Wait for Verification
Step 8: Start Trading/Investing
✅ Pros of Zerodha
❌ Cons of Zerodha
1. Who can open a Zerodha account?
Any Indian citizen above 18 years with a PAN card and Aadhaar-linked mobile number can open an account. NRIs can also open an account but through an offline process.
2. What are the charges for opening a Zerodha account?
₹200 for an equity account
₹100 extra for F&O & commodity trading
3. How long does it take to open a Zerodha account?
It usually takes 24-48 hours after submitting all documents.
4. Is a Demat account mandatory for trading in stocks?
Yes, you need a Demat account to buy and hold shares.
5. Can I open a Zerodha account without Aadhaar?
No, Aadhaar-based e-KYC is mandatory for online account opening.
6. Can I open an account using a joint bank account?
Yes, but you must be the primary holder of that bank account.