ICICI Direct Brokerage Charges — Complete Breakdown
All charges as of 2025. Data sourced from ICICI Direct's official documentation.
| Segment | Brokerage | STT | Txn Charges | Stamp Duty | GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Delivery | 0.29% (buy + sell) | 0.1% (buy + sell) | NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375% | 0.015% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| Equity Intraday | 0.029% (buy + sell) | 0.025% (sell only) | NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375% | 0.003% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| F&O — Futures | ₹20 per executed order | 0.02% (sell only) | NSE: 0.000188% | BSE: 0.000188% | 0.002% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| F&O — Options | ₹20 per executed order | 0.1% on premium (sell) | NSE: 0.0495% on premium | 0.003% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| Commodity | ₹20 flat or 0.03% | Nil | MCX: 0.0021% | 0.002% | 18% |
ICICI Direct Account Charges & Fees
Account Opening
Free
Demat AMC (Annual)
₹700/year
Think2Invest Rating
3.8 / 5.0
Broker Type
Full-Service Broker
ICICI Direct — Pros & Cons
✅ What ICICI Direct does well
- 50L+ customers — India's most trusted retail broker
- 3-in-1 account: Bank + Demat + Trading integrated
- Excellent equity research & stock picks
- eATM — withdraw funds from Demat without selling
- IPO applications with UPI & ASBA
- NRI account with Portfolio Investment Scheme
- Dedicated RM for premium customers
❌ Limitations to know
- High delivery brokerage: 0.29% of trade value
- High intraday: 0.029% (vs ₹20 flat at discount brokers)
- ₹700/year Demat AMC — highest among peers
- Platform not as fast as Kite or Dhan
- Expensive for active traders
ICICI Direct Trading Platforms
01
ICICIdirect.com
02
ICICI Direct App
03
Trade Racer (advanced)
04
Markets App
05
Prepaid/Prime plan access
ICICI Direct Brokerage — Frequently Asked Questions
ICICI Direct charges 0.29% of trade value for equity delivery trades.
ICICI Direct charges 0.029% 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.
ICICI Direct charges ₹700 per year as Demat Account Maintenance Charges (AMC).
ICICI Direct is a full-service broker. It charges a percentage of trade value but provides research reports, dedicated relationship managers, and investment advisory.