Axis Direct Charges 2026: Brokerage Plans & F&O (Review)
Axis Direct demat account review: opening fee ₹0 (online account opening), AMC ₹750/year from second year for regular retail demat, and brokerage charges updated May 2026. Informational only—not investment advice.
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Axis Direct charges ₹0 to open a digital account. On the free lifetime Prosperity plan, brokerage is 0.5% on delivery (minimum ₹25 per order), 0.05% on intraday and futures, and options are ₹10 per order online. Paid plans from ₹999 + GST lower delivery brokerage to as little as 0.07%.
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Last updated: October 2026
This page lists the Axis Direct charges Indian investors pay: brokerage by segment, taxes and exchange fees, account and demat charges, and three worked examples that add up the total cost of a trade. Rates were checked against Axis Direct’s published charges in October 2026. Charges change, so confirm on Axis Direct before you trade. This is information, not investment advice.
Axis Direct brokerage charges by segment
| Segment | Brokerage per executed order |
|---|---|
| Prosperity (lifetime, free) | Delivery 0.5%; intraday 0.05%; futures (equity and commodity) 0.05%; MTF 17.99% a year |
| Select (₹999 + GST) | Delivery 0.30%; intraday 0.03%; futures 0.03%; MTF 15.50% a year |
| Select Plus (₹2,999 + GST) | Delivery 0.25%; intraday 0.03%; futures 0.02%; MTF 14.50% a year |
| Elite (₹5,555 + GST) | Delivery 0.15%; intraday 0.01%; futures 0.01%; MTF 12.50% a year |
| Platinum (₹9,999 + GST) | Delivery 0.07%; intraday 0.01%; futures 0.01%; MTF 10.50% a year |
| Options on all plans | ₹10 per order online; the plan rate per lot applies to offline orders |
Plan charges are paid upfront with GST, are non-refundable and last for life; a client can hold one plan at a time and cannot change it later. A minimum brokerage of ₹25 per order applies to delivery trades. The worked examples below use the free Prosperity plan and assume ₹10 per options order.
Taxes and exchange charges on Axis Direct trades
These are charged on top of brokerage by the government and the exchanges. They are the same at every broker, apart from small differences in how brokers round and bill them.
| Charge | Equity delivery | Equity intraday | Futures | Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STT | 0.1% on buy and sell | 0.025% on sell | 0.05% on sell | 0.15% on sell premium |
| Exchange transaction charge (NSE) | 0.00307% | 0.00307% | 0.00183% | 0.03553% of premium |
| Stamp duty (buy side) | 0.015% | 0.003% | 0.002% | 0.003% |
| SEBI turnover fee | ₹10 per crore | ₹10 per crore | ₹10 per crore | ₹10 per crore |
| GST | 18% on brokerage, exchange and SEBI charges | 18% | 18% | 18% |
Axis Direct account, demat and other charges
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Account opening (digital) | Nil |
| Demat AMC | As listed by Axis Bank for the Axis Direct demat account: nil in the first year for Axis Bank customers, then ₹750 + GST a year; BSDA accounts pay nil up to ₹4 lakh of holdings |
| Demat debit transactions | 0.04% of the transaction value or ₹25 per instruction, whichever is higher, including depository charges |
| Credits | Free |
| Dematerialisation | ₹100 per certificate |
Axis Direct charges: three worked examples
Each example adds up every charge on a round trip (buy and sell). The delivery and intraday examples buy and sell ₹1,00,000 of shares once each. The options example buys premium worth ₹50,000 and sells it for ₹60,000. Amounts are rounded to the nearest paisa and leave out tiny exchange investor-protection levies.
| Charge | Delivery (₹1,00,000 buy and sell) | Intraday (₹1,00,000 buy and sell) | Options (₹50,000 buy, ₹60,000 sell) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | ₹1,000.00 | ₹100.00 | ₹20.00 |
| STT | ₹200.00 | ₹25.00 | ₹90.00 |
| Exchange transaction charges | ₹6.14 | ₹6.14 | ₹39.08 |
| SEBI turnover fee | ₹0.20 | ₹0.20 | ₹0.11 |
| Stamp duty | ₹15.00 | ₹3.00 | ₹1.50 |
| GST | ₹181.14 | ₹19.14 | ₹10.65 |
| Total charges | ₹1,402.48 | ₹153.48 | ₹161.35 |
| Total as % of turnover | 1.402% | 0.153% | 0.147% |
Two things stand out. On the free Prosperity plan, delivery brokerage of 0.5% costs ₹1,000 on a ₹1,00,000 buy and sell, so frequent delivery investors compare the paid plans. DP charges are not included in these examples because the debit charge is quoted as a percentage with a minimum. Profit or loss on the trade itself is not included, and neither is income tax on gains.
How Axis Direct charges compare
Brokerage, AMC and DP charges are where brokers differ. Put your own order sizes into the brokerage calculator or see the broker comparisons hub.
Who should read this Axis Direct review
Axis Bank customers who want a 3-in-1 account often start here. The right plan depends on how much you trade, since a paid plan only pays off with enough turnover. This is not personalised investment advice.
Axis Direct charges: FAQs
What are Axis Direct brokerage charges?
On the free Prosperity plan: 0.5% on delivery (minimum ₹25 per order), 0.05% on intraday and futures, and ₹10 per order on options online. Paid plans lower these rates.
Is Axis Direct delivery free?
No. Delivery brokerage is 0.5% on the free plan, with a ₹25 minimum per order. The Platinum plan lowers it to 0.07%.
What are the Axis Direct subscription plans?
Prosperity (free), Select (₹999 + GST), Select Plus (₹2,999 + GST), Elite (₹5,555 + GST) and Platinum (₹9,999 + GST). They are lifetime plans paid upfront, and only one can be held at a time.
What is the Axis Direct account opening fee?
Nil for digital account opening.
What is the Axis Direct MTF interest rate?
It depends on the plan: 17.99% a year on Prosperity, 15.50% on Select, 14.50% on Select Plus, 12.50% on Elite and 10.50% on Platinum.
What are Axis Direct demat debit charges?
0.04% of the transaction value or ₹25 per instruction, whichever is higher, as listed by Axis Bank. Credits are free.
How much STT do I pay on Axis Direct?
STT is set by the government: 0.1% on buy and sell for delivery, 0.025% on the sell side for intraday, 0.05% on the sell side for futures and 0.15% on the sell premium for options.
Sources
Axis Direct’s published charges: Axis Direct subscription plans page. STT, stamp duty, SEBI turnover fee and exchange transaction charges follow the rates set by the government, SEBI and the exchanges.
Brokerage, AMC, and statutory charges change. This page is for information and education only, not investment advice.
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