Zerodha Brokerage Charges — Complete Breakdown
All charges as of 2025. Data sourced from Zerodha's official documentation.
| Segment | Brokerage | STT | Txn Charges | Stamp Duty | GST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equity Delivery | ₹0 | 0.1% (buy + sell) | NSE: 0.00297% | BSE: 0.00375% | 0.015% (buy only) | 18% on brokerage + txn |
| Equity Intraday | ₹20 per executed order | 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% |
Zerodha Account Charges & Fees
Account Opening
₹200
Demat AMC (Annual)
₹300/year
Think2Invest Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Broker Type
Discount Broker
Zerodha — Pros & Cons
✅ What Zerodha does well
- ₹0 brokerage on equity delivery
- ₹20 flat for intraday & F&O — no %, no hidden fees
- Free direct mutual funds via Coin
- Kite — India's best-rated trading platform
- Zerodha Varsity — free stock market education
- Streak — build algos without coding
❌ Limitations to know
- No research, stock tips, or advisory
- No dedicated relationship manager
- No call-and-trade (online only)
- ₹200 account opening fee
- ₹300/year Demat AMC
Zerodha Trading Platforms
01
Kite (Web)
02
Kite Mobile (Android/iOS)
03
Console (reporting)
04
Coin (Direct MF)
05
Varsity (education)
06
Streak (algo)
Zerodha Brokerage — Frequently Asked Questions
Zerodha charges ₹0 brokerage on equity delivery trades. You only pay statutory charges like STT, exchange transaction charges, GST, and stamp duty.
Zerodha charges ₹20 flat per executed order for intraday equity trades. This applies regardless of trade value.
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.
Zerodha charges ₹300 per year as Demat Account Maintenance Charges (AMC).
Zerodha is a discount broker. It charges a flat low fee (₹20/trade) with no advisory or research services. Best suited for self-directed investors.