Charges
ICICI Direct Charges (2026): Brokerage, AMC, Hidden Fees & Worked Examples
Every published ICICI Direct charge in one place, plus what real trades actually cost you after STT, GST and stamp duty.
ICICI Direct brokerage and account charges
| Equity delivery | 0.29% per order on the default MoneySaver plan (lower on prepaid Prime plans) |
|---|---|
| Equity intraday | 0.029% per order on MoneySaver; ₹20 per order with an iValue subscription |
| Futures & options | MoneySaver: futures 0.029%, options ₹49 per lot; ₹20 per order with iValue |
| Account opening | ₹0 (free); 3-in-1 account with ICICI Bank |
| Annual maintenance (AMC) | ₹700 per year (₹300 for iVALUE subscribers) |
| Trading API | Breeze API: Free (per official Breeze page) |
| Margin | MTF and multiple leverage products |
Note: Modelled on the default MoneySaver plan. Options there are ₹49 per lot (not modelled); iValue (₹20/order) and Prime plans are not modelled.
What real trades cost at ICICI Direct
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 | ₹58.29 | ₹46.26 | ₹104.55 | 0.52 pts |
| Delivery: ₹50,000 buy & sell | ₹304.5 | ₹186.59 | ₹491.09 | 4.91 pts |
| Options: premium ₹100 × 75 | Not modelled Modelled on the default MoneySaver plan. Options there are ₹49 per lot (not modelled); iValue (₹20/order) and Prime plans are not modelled. | |||
| Futures: ₹24,000 × 75 | ₹1,045.09 | ₹1,208.07 | ₹2,253.16 | 30.04 pts |
Quantities are illustrative. Try your own trade in the ICICI Direct brokerage calculator.
How ICICI Direct ranks on cost
| Trader profile | Rank | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|
| Intraday traders | 16of 16 | ₹1,25,004 |
| Options traders | Not ranked | - |
| Futures traders | 16of 16 | ₹10,80,888 |
| Long-term investors | 16of 16 | ₹11,786.16 |
| Beginners (small orders) | 11of 16 | ₹741.6 |
| Swing traders | 16of 16 | ₹93,559 |
| High-volume traders | Not ranked | - |
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Frequently asked questions
What are ICICI Direct brokerage charges in 2026?
Per ICICI Direct's official pricing at our last review: delivery 0.29% per order on the default MoneySaver plan (lower on prepaid Prime plans); intraday 0.029% per order on MoneySaver; ₹20 per order with an iValue subscription; F&O MoneySaver: futures 0.029%, options ₹49 per lot; ₹20 per order with iValue. Statutory charges such as STT, GST and stamp duty are added on top.
Is ICICI Direct delivery free?
Not unconditionally. ICICI Direct publishes delivery brokerage as: 0.29% per order on the default MoneySaver plan (lower on prepaid Prime plans).
What is the ICICI Direct AMC charge?
ICICI Direct's published annual maintenance charge is: ₹700 per year (₹300 for iVALUE subscribers).
How much does a ₹1 lakh intraday trade cost at ICICI Direct?
About ₹104.55 in total for a ₹1 lakh buy and sell, of which ₹58.29 is brokerage and the rest is statutory charges.
Is ICICI Direct cheaper than other brokers?
It depends on how you trade. On our leaderboards ICICI Direct ranks best for beginners (small orders) (#11 of 16). See the full cost leaderboards for every trading style.
Sources
- ICICI Direct - official pricing - https://www.icicidirect.com/brokerage