HDFC Securities Brokerage Charges — Complete Breakdown
All charges as of 2025. Data sourced from HDFC Securities's official documentation.
| Segment | Brokerage | STT | Txn Charges | Stamp Duty | GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Delivery | 0.5% (buy + sell) | 0.1% (buy + sell) | NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375% | 0.015% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| Equity Intraday | 0.05% (buy + sell) | 0.025% (sell only) | NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375% | 0.003% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| F&O — Futures | 0.05% of trade value | 0.02% (sell only) | NSE: 0.000188% | BSE: 0.000188% | 0.002% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| F&O — Options | ₹100 per executed order | 0.1% on premium (sell) | NSE: 0.0495% on premium | 0.003% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
HDFC Securities Account Charges & Fees
Account Opening
₹999
Demat AMC (Annual)
₹750/year
Think2Invest Rating
3.6 / 5.0
Broker Type
Full-Service Broker
HDFC Securities — Pros & Cons
✅ What HDFC Securities does well
- 270+ branches — walk-in support anywhere in India
- Integrated with HDFC Bank for seamless fund transfer
- Dedicated Relationship Manager for HNI clients
- Good quality equity & derivative research
- PMS (Portfolio Management Service) available
- HDFC Sky — low-cost arm for self-directed traders
❌ Limitations to know
- Highest delivery brokerage: 0.50%
- ₹750/year AMC — highest in full-service segment
- ₹999 account opening fee
- Options at ₹100/order is high vs discount brokers
- Main platform slower than discount broker apps
HDFC Securities Trading Platforms
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HDFC Sky (discount arm)
02
Blink (mobile)
03
ProTerminal (advanced)
04
smallcase (curated portfolios)
HDFC Securities Brokerage — Frequently Asked Questions
HDFC Securities charges 0.5% of trade value for equity delivery trades.
HDFC Securities charges 0.05% of trade value for intraday trades.
Yes. In addition to brokerage, every trade attracts: STT (Securities Transaction Tax) levied by the government, exchange transaction charges from NSE/BSE, 18% GST on brokerage + exchange charges, SEBI turnover charges (₹10/crore), and stamp duty on the buy side.
HDFC Securities charges ₹750 per year as Demat Account Maintenance Charges (AMC).
HDFC Securities is a full-service broker. It charges a percentage of trade value but provides research reports, dedicated relationship managers, and investment advisory.