Kotak Securities Brokerage Charges — Complete Breakdown
All charges as of 2025. Data sourced from Kotak Securities's official documentation.
| Segment | Brokerage | STT | Txn Charges | Stamp Duty | GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Delivery | 0.49% (buy + sell) | 0.1% (buy + sell) | NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375% | 0.015% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| Equity Intraday | 0.049% (buy + sell) | 0.025% (sell only) | NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375% | 0.003% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| F&O — Futures | 0.049% of trade value | 0.02% (sell only) | NSE: 0.000188% | BSE: 0.000188% | 0.002% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| F&O — Options | ₹49 per executed order | 0.1% on premium (sell) | NSE: 0.0495% on premium | 0.003% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
Kotak Securities Account Charges & Fees
Account Opening
₹750
Demat AMC (Annual)
₹600/year
Think2Invest Rating
3.5 / 5.0
Broker Type
Full-Service Broker
Kotak Securities — Pros & Cons
✅ What Kotak Securities does well
- NRI trading — Portfolio Investment Scheme support
- Kotak 3-in-1: Bank + Demat + Trading
- Commodity, currency, and derivatives trading
- Good phone and branch-based support
- Kotak Neo — their discount arm with ₹20 flat fees
❌ Limitations to know
- High brokerage: 0.49% delivery
- ₹600/year Demat AMC
- ₹750 account opening fee
- Main platform feels dated vs modern apps
- Premium plan required for good rates
Kotak Securities Trading Platforms
01
KEAT Pro X (desktop advanced)
02
Kotak Stock Trader App
03
Trade.Kotak.com
04
Neo (discount arm)
Kotak Securities Brokerage — Frequently Asked Questions
Kotak Securities charges 0.49% of trade value for equity delivery trades.
Kotak Securities charges 0.049% 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.
Kotak Securities charges ₹600 per year as Demat Account Maintenance Charges (AMC).
Kotak Securities is a full-service broker. It charges a percentage of trade value but provides research reports, dedicated relationship managers, and investment advisory.