Charges
Dhan Charges (2026): Brokerage, AMC, Hidden Fees & Worked Examples
Every published Dhan charge in one place, plus what real trades actually cost you after STT, GST and stamp duty.
Dhan brokerage and account charges
| Equity delivery | ₹0 (free) |
|---|---|
| Equity intraday | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) |
| Futures & options | ₹20 per order (flat) |
| Account opening | Free (online) |
| Annual maintenance (AMC) | ₹0 (individuals & HUFs) |
| Trading API | DhanHQ API: Free trading API; Data API ₹499 + taxes per month |
| Margin | MTF available |
What real trades cost at Dhan
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 | ₹0 | ₹131.78 | ₹131.78 | 1.32 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 Dhan brokerage calculator.
How Dhan 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 | 1of 16 | ₹3,162.72 |
| Beginners (small orders) | 1of 16 | ₹320.64 |
| Swing traders | 1of 16 | ₹24,093 |
| High-volume traders | 4of 14 | ₹9,52,521.6 |
Is Dhan right for you? Options traders and TradingView users who want modern tooling at flat-fee pricing. Read the full Dhan review
Frequently asked questions
What are Dhan brokerage charges in 2026?
Per Dhan's official pricing at our last review: delivery ₹0 (free); intraday ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower); F&O ₹20 per order (flat). Statutory charges such as STT, GST and stamp duty are added on top.
Is Dhan delivery free?
Yes. Dhan publishes ₹0 brokerage on equity delivery, though STT, stamp duty, exchange charges and DP charges on selling still apply.
What is the Dhan AMC charge?
Dhan's published annual maintenance charge is: ₹0 (individuals & HUFs).
How much does a ₹1 lakh intraday trade cost at Dhan?
About ₹82.97 in total for a ₹1 lakh buy and sell, of which ₹40 is brokerage and the rest is statutory charges.
Is Dhan cheaper than other brokers?
It depends on how you trade. On our leaderboards Dhan ranks best for long-term investors (#1 of 16). See the full cost leaderboards for every trading style.
Sources
- Dhan - official pricing - https://dhan.co/pricing/