ICICI Direct Charges 2026: Brokerage, AMC & F&O (Review)
ICICI Direct demat account review: opening fee ₹0 online, AMC ₹700/year under regular MoneySaver account, and brokerage charges updated May 2026. Informational only—not investment advice.
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ICICI Direct charges 0.29% brokerage on equity delivery and 0.029% on intraday and futures on its default MoneySaver plan, plus ₹49 per lot on options. Commodity orders are ₹20 each. MTF interest is 17.99% a year, and the regular AMC is ₹700 a year. Prime plans (₹999 to ₹9,999 one-time) lower delivery brokerage, options and MTF rates; the iValue plan (₹299 one-time) gives a flat ₹20 per order on intraday, futures and options.
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Last updated: October 2026
This page lists the ICICI 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 ICICI Direct’s published charges in October 2026. Charges change, so confirm on ICICI Direct before you trade. This is information, not investment advice.
ICICI Direct brokerage charges by segment
| Segment | Brokerage per executed order |
|---|---|
| Equity delivery | 0.29% |
| Equity intraday | 0.029% |
| Futures | 0.029% |
| Options | ₹49 per lot |
| Commodity | ₹20 per order |
These are the MoneySaver rates, the default plan if you are not on another plan. Prime plans are paid one-time: Prime 999 charges 0.22% delivery, 0.022% intraday and futures and ₹49 per lot; Prime 4,999 charges 0.10%, 0.010% and ₹19 per lot; Prime 9,999 charges 0.07%, 0.007% and ₹9 per lot. The iValue plan (₹299 one-time) charges a flat ₹20 per order on intraday, futures, options and commodities. Brokerage on NCDs and bonds is 0.25%.
Taxes and exchange charges on ICICI 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% |
ICICI Direct account, demat and other charges
| Charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Demat AMC (regular MoneySaver account) | ₹700 a year; ₹300 for iValue plan subscribers |
| MTF interest on MoneySaver | 17.99% a year (0.049% a day) |
| MTF interest on Prime plans | 17.99% on Prime 999, 10.99% on Prime 4,999, 9.69% on Prime 9,999 |
| Interest on shares used as margin for F&O | Zero on Prime plans; 0.027% a day on the iValue plan (up to 100% of shares as margin) |
ICICI 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 | ₹580.00 | ₹58.00 | ₹98.00 |
| 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 | ₹105.54 | ₹11.58 | ₹24.69 |
| Total charges | ₹906.88 | ₹103.92 | ₹253.39 |
| Total as % of turnover | 0.907% | 0.104% | 0.230% |
Two things stand out. ICICI Direct’s MoneySaver delivery brokerage of 0.29% costs ₹580 on a ₹1,00,000 buy and sell, far above flat-fee brokers, so most delivery investors compare the Prime plans. The options example assumes one lot per order at ₹49. DP charges are not included because they are not on ICICI Direct’s brokerage page. Profit or loss on the trade itself is not included, and neither is income tax on gains.
How ICICI 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 ICICI Direct review
Customers who want a bank-linked 3-in-1 account usually start here. Compare the MoneySaver, Prime and iValue plans against your trading pattern before opening. This is not personalised investment advice.
ICICI Direct charges: FAQs
What are ICICI Direct brokerage charges?
On the default MoneySaver plan: 0.29% on delivery, 0.029% on intraday and futures, ₹49 per lot on options and ₹20 per order on commodities.
Is ICICI Direct delivery free?
No. MoneySaver delivery brokerage is 0.29%. Prime plans lower it to 0.22%, 0.10% or 0.07%, depending on the plan.
What is the ICICI Direct demat AMC?
₹700 a year on the regular MoneySaver account. iValue plan subscribers pay ₹300 + GST.
What is the ICICI Direct MTF interest rate?
17.99% a year (0.049% a day) on the MoneySaver plan. Prime plans lower it to 10.99% (Prime 4,999) or 9.69% (Prime 9,999).
What do the ICICI Direct Prime and iValue plans change?
Prime plans (₹999, ₹4,999 or ₹9,999 one-time) lower delivery brokerage, options per-lot fees and MTF interest. The iValue plan (₹299 one-time) gives a flat ₹20 per order on intraday, futures, options and commodities and a ₹300 AMC.
How much STT do I pay on ICICI 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
ICICI Direct’s published charges: icicidirect.com brokerage 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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