brokerage charges

Brokerage is a fee charged by a broker for facilitating the buying or selling of securities on your behalf. It is one of the key charges traders or investors pay when executing transactions in the stock market.

When using a low-brokerage Demat account, you only pay transaction fees, also known as Demat Account Brokerage charges. These are levied for transactions completed by the depository participant (DP). 5paisa charges a flat ₹20 per order. 

The brokerage charges for Futures and Options is flat ₹20 for every order with 5paisa.

Every time you trade, charges such as brokerage fees, DP charges, exchange transaction fees, and applicable taxes (like GST and STT) are levied. The exact charges depend on the trading segment.
 

The brokerage charge for investing in stocks is a flat ₹20 per order. If you purchase stocks worth ₹1,000, the brokerage charge will be ₹20. Similarly, when you sell stocks, another ₹20 is charged. Thus, the total brokerage for a buy and sell transaction will be (₹20 + ₹20) = ₹40.
 

DP transaction charges are applied when selling delivery shares from your Demat account. Additionally, Demat maintenance charges may be levied annually, even if no shares are sold. The specific conditions for these charges are outlined above.
 

For each squared-off transaction, the square-off charge is ₹20, plus 18% GST. Before trading or choosing a low-cost demat account, make sure to understand all associated charges.
 

5paisa charges a flat fee of ₹20 per order for Equity delivery trading, equity intraday trading and, F&O trading as well. 
 

A charge of ₹20 plus 18% GST is levied when investors place, modify, or cancel orders through the brokerage platform. This is referred to as the “Call & Trade” charge.

BTST (Buy Today, Sell Tomorrow) trades allow investors to capitalize on short-term market volatility. This facility lets traders sell shares they purchased before they are delivered to their Demat account.
 

Demat maintenance charges, also known as Demat AMC (Annual Maintenance Charges), are levied to maintain your Demat account. As per SEBI guidelines, BSDA clients holding more than one account across depositories, irrespective of their holdings, are charged ₹25 per month plus 18% GST. From January 1, 2021, these revised charges apply to 5paisa Demat account holders.

A flat fee of ₹20 plus GST is charged per order to apply for the buyback within a tender offer. 

5paisa provides robust online platforms (web, desktop, and app) for seamless trading. For those who prefer to trade via phone, the offline Call & Trade facility is available at a charge of ₹20 per call.