Charges
Zerodha Charges (2026): Brokerage, AMC, Hidden Fees & Worked Examples
Every published Zerodha charge in one place, plus what real trades actually cost you after STT, GST and stamp duty.
Zerodha brokerage and account charges
| Equity delivery | ₹0 (free) |
|---|---|
| Equity intraday | ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower) |
| Futures & options | ₹20 per order (options); ₹20 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower) |
| Account opening | Free (resident individuals); ₹500 for NRI |
| Annual maintenance (AMC) | Free first year, then ₹300 + 18% GST per year, billed quarterly (non-BSDA; ₹0 for BSDA holdings under ₹4 lakh) |
| Trading API | Kite Connect: Personal API free; Connect (live data + historical) ₹500/month |
| Margin | Intraday leverage per SEBI peak-margin rules |
What real trades cost at Zerodha
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 Zerodha brokerage calculator.
How Zerodha 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 Zerodha right for you? Self-directed investors and traders who want low, predictable costs and a stable platform. Read the full Zerodha review
Frequently asked questions
What are Zerodha brokerage charges in 2026?
Per Zerodha'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 (options); ₹20 or 0.03% per order for futures (whichever is lower). Statutory charges such as STT, GST and stamp duty are added on top.
Is Zerodha delivery free?
Yes. Zerodha publishes ₹0 brokerage on equity delivery, though STT, stamp duty, exchange charges and DP charges on selling still apply.
What is the Zerodha AMC charge?
Zerodha's published annual maintenance charge is: Free first year, then ₹300 + 18% GST per year, billed quarterly (non-BSDA; ₹0 for BSDA holdings under ₹4 lakh).
How much does a ₹1 lakh intraday trade cost at Zerodha?
About ₹82.97 in total for a ₹1 lakh buy and sell, of which ₹40 is brokerage and the rest is statutory charges.
Is Zerodha cheaper than other brokers?
It depends on how you trade. On our leaderboards Zerodha ranks best for long-term investors (#1 of 16). See the full cost leaderboards for every trading style.
Sources
- Zerodha - official pricing - https://zerodha.com/charges/