Charges
Alice Blue Charges (2026): Brokerage, AMC, Hidden Fees & Worked Examples
Every published Alice Blue charge in one place, plus what real trades actually cost you after STT, GST and stamp duty.
Alice Blue brokerage and account charges
| Equity delivery | ₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower) |
|---|---|
| Equity intraday | ₹20 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower) |
| Futures & options | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.05% per order for futures (whichever is lower) |
| Account opening | Free (online) |
| Annual maintenance (AMC) | ₹0 (zero AMC) |
| Trading API | ANT API: Free (per official page) |
| Margin | MTF available |
What real trades cost at Alice Blue
Brokerage is only part of the bill. Here's the full round-trip cost of four common trades, including every statutory charge (NSE):
| Trade | Brokerage | Taxes & fees | Total | Breakeven |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday: ₹1 lakh buy & sell | ₹40 | ₹42.97 | ₹82.97 | 0.41 pts |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹40 | ₹138.98 | ₹178.98 | 1.79 pts |
| Options: premium ₹100 × 75 | ₹40 | ₹26.43 | ₹66.43 | 0.89 pts |
| Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 | ₹40 | ₹1,027.15 | ₹1,067.15 | 14.23 pts |
Quantities are illustrative. Try your own trade in the Alice Blue brokerage calculator.
How Alice Blue ranks on cost
| Trader profile | Rank | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|
| Intraday traders | 4of 16 | ₹99,348 |
| Options traders | 4of 14 | ₹47,311.2 |
| Futures traders | 4of 16 | ₹5,11,852.8 |
| Long-term investors | 7of 16 | ₹4,295.52 |
| Beginners (small orders) | 13of 16 | ₹887.04 |
| Swing traders | 7of 16 | ₹28,813 |
| High-volume traders | 4of 14 | ₹9,52,521.6 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are Alice Blue brokerage charges in 2026?
Per Alice Blue's official pricing at our last review: delivery ₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower); intraday ₹20 or 0.05% per order (whichever is lower); F&O ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.05% per order for futures (whichever is lower). Statutory charges such as STT, GST and stamp duty are added on top.
Is Alice Blue delivery free?
Not unconditionally. Alice Blue publishes delivery brokerage as: ₹20 or 2.5% per order (whichever is lower).
What is the Alice Blue AMC charge?
Alice Blue's published annual maintenance charge is: ₹0 (zero AMC).
How much does a ₹1 lakh intraday trade cost at Alice Blue?
About ₹82.97 in total for a ₹1 lakh buy and sell, of which ₹40 is brokerage and the rest is statutory charges.
Is Alice Blue cheaper than other brokers?
It depends on how you trade. On our leaderboards Alice Blue ranks best for intraday traders (#4 of 16). See the full cost leaderboards for every trading style.
Sources
- Alice Blue - official pricing - https://aliceblueonline.com/pricing/