5paisa vs Groww Demat Charges Compared (2026)

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Last updated: May 2026 · Charges and offers verified against official broker pages where noted.

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Overview
Description
Brand/Store
Availability
User Rating
Account opening & AMC
Account Opening Fee
AMC Upto ₹4 Lakh
AMC ₹4 to ₹10 Lakh
Brokerage Charges & Fees
Brokerage Plan
Commodity Futures charges
Commodity Options charges
Currency Futures charges
Currency Options charges
Equity Delivery Charges
Equity Futures charges
Equity Intraday Charges
Equity Options charges
Pledge Charges
Interest on Margin Trading
Margin Re-Pledge
Pledge Creation Charges
Pledge Invocation Charges
Leverage (Margin) Offered
Equity Delivery Margin
Equity Intraday Margin
Unique Offerings
Brokerage Cashback
Flexible Brokerage Plans
Free Brokerage
Free Equity Delivery
Free Intraday Trading
No Brokerage on Loss Trades
STT & CTT Charges
Currency Futures STT & CTT
Currency Options STT & CTT
Equity Delivery STT & CTT
Equity Futures STT & CTT
Equity Intraday STT & CTT
Equity Options STT & CTT
Transaction Charges
Comm. Futures Trxn. Charges
Comm. Options Trxn. Charges
Curr. Futures Trxn. Charges
Curr. Options Trxn. Charges
Equity Del. Trxn. Charges
Equity Futures Trxn. Charges
Equity Intra. Trxn. Charges
Equity Options Trxn. Charges
Stamp Duty charges
Commodity Futures Stamp Duty
Commodity Options Stamp Duty
Currency Futures Stamp Duty
Currency Options Stamp Duty
Equity Delivery Stamp Duty
Equity Futures Stamp Duty
Equity Intraday Stamp Duty
Equity Options Stamp Duty
Other Charges
Account Closure Charges
Call and Trade charges
Dematerialization Charges
DP Charges
GST charges
Reactivation Charges
SEBI Turnover Charges
Auto Square off Charges
KRA, CKYC, ESign Charges

5paisa Review 2026: Demat Charges, AMC & Brokerage
5paisa demat account review: opening fee ₹0, AMC ₹0 first year; then ₹25/month + GST (₹300/year + GST), and brokerage charges updated May 2026. Informational only—not investment advice.
In stock
-
₹0
₹0 first year; then ₹25/month + GST (₹300/year + GST)
₹100/year (BSDA)
Regular flat ₹20/order plan
₹20 per executed order
₹20 per executed order
₹20 per executed order
₹20 per executed order
₹20 per executed order
₹20 per executed order
₹20 per executed order
₹20 per executed order
9.50% p.a. (0.026%/day)
Yes
₹20 + GST per ISIN
₹20 + GST per ISIN
1x; 100% upfront delivery margin
Up to 4x (MTF)
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Nil
Nil
STT 0.10% on buy and sell
STT 0.05% on sell side
STT 0.025% on sell side
STT 0.15% on sell side premium; 0.15% on exercise intrinsic value
MCX 0.00210%; NCDEX 0.0058%
MCX 0.0418%; NCDEX 0.03%
NSE 0.00035% on turnover
NSE 0.0311% on premium
NSE 0.00307%; BSE 0.00375%
NSE 0.00183% on contract value
NSE 0.00307%; BSE 0.00375%
NSE 0.03553% on premium; BSE 0.0325% on premium
0.002% on buy side
0.003% on buy side premium
0.0001% on buy side
0.0001% on buy side
0.015% or ₹1,500/crore on buy side
0.002% or ₹200/crore on buy side
0.003% or ₹300/crore on buy side
0.003% or ₹300/crore on buy side
₹0
₹20 per order
₹15 per certificate
₹20 + GST per ISIN debit/sell
18% on brokerage, DP, exchange transaction charges, SEBI charges and other taxable service charges
₹0
₹10/crore or 0.0001% of turnover
₹20 + GST
₹0

Groww Review 2026: Demat Charges, AMC & Brokerage
Groww demat account review: opening fee ₹0, AMC ₹0 (Free for lifetime), and brokerage charges updated May 2026. Informational only—not investment advice.
In stock
-
₹0
₹0 (Free for lifetime)
₹0/year
Regular Groww online plan
₹20 per executed order
₹20 per executed order
₹20 per executed order
₹20 per executed order
Lower of ₹20 or 0.1%
₹20 per executed order
Lower of ₹20 or 0.1%
₹20 per executed order
14.95% p.a.
Yes
₹20 + GST per ISIN
₹20 + GST per ISIN
1x; 100% upfront delivery margin
Up to 5x
No
No
No
No
No
No
Nil
Nil
STT 0.10% on buy and sell
STT 0.05% on sell side
STT 0.025% on sell side
STT 0.15% on sell side premium; 0.15% on exercise intrinsic value
MCX 0.00210%; NCDEX 0.0058%
MCX 0.0418%; NCDEX 0.03%
NSE 0.00035% on turnover
NSE 0.0311% on premium
NSE 0.00307%; BSE 0.00375%
NSE 0.00183% on contract value
NSE 0.00307%; BSE 0.00375%
NSE 0.03553% on premium; BSE 0.0325% on premium
0.002% on buy side
0.003% on buy side premium
0.0001% on buy side
0.0001% on buy side
0.015% or ₹1,500/crore on buy side
0.002% or ₹200/crore on buy side
0.003% or ₹300/crore on buy side
0.003% or ₹300/crore on buy side
₹0
No phone-order facility shown in regular online pricing
₹150 per cert + courier
₹16.50 + CDSL fee
18% on brokerage, DP, exchange transaction charges, SEBI charges and other taxable service charges
₹0
₹10/crore or 0.0001% of turnover
₹50 per position
₹50 including GST

By Ajay Bohra · About the author

For Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC), 5paisa lists ₹0 first year; then ₹25/month + GST (₹300/year + GST); Groww lists ₹0 (Free for lifetime). Informational only; confirm tariffs on each broker's official site before opening an account.

This 5paisa vs Groww guide compares charges and account terms for 5paisa and Groww. Figures in the table below match the live comparison widget above. Confirm current tariffs on each broker’s official website before opening an account. More comparisons: broker comparisons hub.

Charges at a glance

Parameter	5paisa	Groww
Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC)	₹0 first year; then ₹25/month + GST (₹300/year + GST)	₹0 (Free for lifetime)
Brokerage Plan	Regular flat ₹20/order plan	Regular Groww online plan
Equity Delivery Charges	₹20 per executed order	Lower of ₹20 or 0.1%
Equity Intraday Charges	₹20 per executed order	Lower of ₹20 or 0.1%

Key differences

Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC): 5paisa — ₹0 first year; then ₹25/month + GST (₹300/year + GST); Groww — ₹0 (Free for lifetime).
Brokerage Plan: 5paisa — Regular flat ₹20/order plan; Groww — Regular Groww online plan.
Equity Delivery Charges: 5paisa — ₹20 per executed order; Groww — Lower of ₹20 or 0.1%.
Equity Intraday Charges: 5paisa — ₹20 per executed order; Groww — Lower of ₹20 or 0.1%.

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FAQs

What is the 5paisa demat account opening fee?

₹0. Confirm on 5paisa's official site.

What is the Groww demat account opening fee?

₹0. Confirm on Groww's official site.

What is the 5paisa demat AMC?

₹0 first year; then ₹25/month + GST (₹300/year + GST). Confirm on 5paisa's official site.

What is the Groww demat AMC?

₹0 (Free for lifetime). Confirm on Groww's official site.

What are 5paisa equity delivery brokerage charges?

₹20 per executed order. Confirm on 5paisa's official site.

What are Groww equity delivery brokerage charges?

Lower of ₹20 or 0.1%. Confirm on Groww's official site.

What are 5paisa equity intraday charges?