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Upstox broking Account Opening Charges

Trading Account Opening Charges Rs. Zero
Demat account Opening Charges Rs. Zero
Trading Annual maintenance charges (AMC) Rs. Zero

Upstox broking Brokerage Charges

Trading Segment Brokerage Charges
Equity Delivery Rs 0 (Zero)
Equity Intraday Rs. 20 per order
Equity Future Rs. 20 per order
Equity Options Rs. 20 per order
Currency Futures Rs. 20 per order
Currency Options Rs. 20 per order
Commodity Rs. 20 per order

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Upstox is a tech-first low cost broking firm in India providing trading opportunities at unbeatable prices. Company provide trading on different segments such as equities, commodities, currency, futures, options which are available on its Upstox Pro Web and Upstox Pro Mobile trading platforms.

Upstox is backed by a group of investors including Kalaari Capital, Ratan Tata and GVK Davix.

Upstox trading platform offers trading, analysis, charting and many more rich trading features. This platform makes it easy to place orders through mobile phones and web browser. Upstox trading platform is built on Omnisys NEST OMS (Order Management System) and Omnisys NEST RMS (Risk Management System).

Upstox offers absolutely free trading account and free trading in Equity Delivery segment. Trading in Equity F&O, Equity Indra-day, Commodities and Currency Derivatives is available through Upstox Pro. UpStox Pro is the paid service of UpStox for traders.

Upstox Special Offers

Open Free demat + trading account

  • Pay Rs 0 Brokerage for Equity Delivery, Mutual Funds, and Digital Gold.
  • Pay flat Rs 20 for Intra-day and F&O Trades.
  • Get Free Digital Gold (worth Rs 51)

Upstox Charges 2021

  • Upstox Account Opening Charges: Rs 0 (Free)
  • Upstox Demat AMC: Rs 300 per year (paid monthly)

Upstox Equity Delivery & Intraday Charges

Upstox Charges Equity Delivery Equity Intraday
Brokerage Rs 0 Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% (whichever is lower)
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) 0.1% on both Buy and Sell 0.025% on the Sell Side
Transaction Charges Rs 325/crore Rs 325/crore
Demat Transaction Charges Rs 18.5 per scrip (only on sell) Rs 0
Goods and Services Tax (GST) 18% on (Brokerage + Transaction Charge) 18% on (Brokerage + Transaction Charge)
SEBI Charges Rs 5/Crore Rs 5/Crore
Stamp Duty 0.015% (Rs 1500 per crore) on buy-side 0.003% (Rs 300 per crore) on buy-side

Upstox Equity F&O Charges

Upstox Equity F&O brokerage is Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% (whichever is lower).

Upstox Charges Equity Futures Equity Options
Brokerage Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% (whichever is lower) Flat Rs 20 per executed order
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) 0.1% on Sell Side 0.1% (on Sell Side)
Transaction Charges Rs 210/crore Rs 5500/crore on premium turnover
Demat Transaction Charges Rs 0 Rs 0
Goods and Services Tax (GST) 18% on (Brokerage + Transaction Charge) 18% on (Brokerage + Transaction Charge)
SEBI Charges Rs 5/Crore Rs 5/Crore
Stamp Duty 0.002% (Rs 200 per crore) on buy-side 0.003% (Rs 300 per crore) on buy-side

Upstox Currency Charges

Upstox Currency brokerage is Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% (whichever is lower).

Upstox Charges Currency Futures Currency Options
Brokerage Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% (whichever is lower) Flat Rs 20 per executed order.
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) No STT No STT
Transaction Charges NSE: 0.00013% | BSE: 0.00062% NSE: 0.065% | BSE: 0.026% (on premium)
Goods and Services Tax (GST) 18% on (Brokerage + Transaction Charge) 18% on (Brokerage + Transaction Charge)
SEBI Charges Rs 5/Crore Rs 5/Crore
Stamp Duty 0.0001% (Rs 10 per crore) on buy-side 0.0001% (Rs 10 per crore) on buy-side

Upstox Commodity Charges

Upstox Commodity brokerage is Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% (whichever is lower).

Upstox Charges Commodity Futures Commodity Options
Brokerage Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% (whichever is lower) Flat Rs 20 per executed order.
Securities Transaction Tax (STT) 0.01% on sell trade (Non-Agri) 0.05% on sell trade
Transaction Charges 0.0031% 0.002%
Goods and Services Tax (GST) 18% on (Brokerage + Transaction Charge) 18% on (Brokerage + Transaction Charge)
SEBI Charges Rs 5/Crore Rs 5/Crore
Stamp Duty 0.002% (Rs 200 per crore) on buy-side 0.003% (Rs 300 per crore) on buy-side

Upstox Charge Explained:

  • Securities Transaction Tax (STT) : This is charged only on the sell side for intraday and F&O trades. It is charged on both sides for Delivery trades in Equity.
  • Stamp Duty : Charges based on the state the customer is located in.
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST): This is charged at 18% of the total cost of brokerage plus transaction charges.
  • SEBI Charges : This is charged at Rs 5 per Crore.

Other Charges (Upstox Broker Hidden Charges / Fees):

  1. Call & Trade: Rs 20 per executed order
  2. Physical contract notes: Rs 25 per contract note plus courier charges. (Digital contract notes are free.)
  3. Instant Money Transfer Fee: Rs 7 per transfer