Charges at a glance
About Angel One
Angel One is one of India's largest and oldest retail broking houses, founded in 1996 and now operating as a flat-fee discount broker with a full-service layer on top. It offers demat and trading accounts registered with SEBI and CDSL, along with in-house research, the ARQ Prime rule-based investment engine, and SmartAPI for algorithmic trading.
The platform serves both new investors, who lean on its research and advisory tools, and active traders, who use its flat ₹20-per-order pricing across equity, F&O, currency and commodity segments, along with margin trading facility (MTF) and IPO, bond and mutual fund investing.
Platforms
Angel One App
Flagship mobile super app for trading, investing, mutual funds, IPOs and portfolio tracking.
Angel One Trade
Web-based trading terminal with charts, watchlists, baskets and GTT orders.
ARQ Prime & SmartAPI
Rule-based investment advisory engine, plus SmartAPI for building algorithmic trading strategies.
Regulatory & statutory charges
Besides brokerage, every trade attracts STT/CTT, exchange transaction charges, SEBI charges, GST and stamp duty. These are fixed by the government/exchanges and are the same across brokers.
Calculate the exact charges for any trade upfront using our brokerage calculator.
Equity
| Charge | Equity delivery | Equity intraday | F&O – Futures | F&O – Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | Lower of ₹20 or 0.1%/order, min ₹5 | Lower of ₹20 or 0.1%/order, min ₹5 | Flat ₹20 per executed order | Flat ₹20 per executed order |
| STT/CTT | 0.1% on buy & sell | 0.025% on sell side | 0.05% on sell side | 0.15% on sell side (premium) |
| Transaction charges | NSE 0.00307% / BSE ~0.00375% | NSE 0.00307% / BSE ~0.00375% | NSE 0.00183% / BSE 0% | NSE 0.03553% / BSE 0.005–0.0325% (on premium) |
| SEBI charges | ₹10 / crore | ₹10 / crore | ₹10 / crore | ₹10 / crore |
| Stamp duty | 0.015% (buy side) | 0.003% (buy side) | 0.002% (buy side) | 0.003% (buy side) |
| GST | 18% on (brokerage + SEBI charges + transaction charges) | |||
Currency
| Charge | Currency futures | Currency options |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | Flat ₹20 per executed order | Flat ₹20 per executed order |
| STT/CTT | No STT | No STT |
| Transaction charges | NSE 0.00035% / BSE 0.00045% | NSE 0.0311% / BSE 0.001% |
| SEBI charges | ₹10 / crore | ₹10 / crore |
| Stamp duty | 0.0001% (buy side) | 0.003% (on premium) |
| GST | 18% on (brokerage + SEBI charges + transaction charges) | |
Commodity
| Charge | Commodity futures | Commodity options |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | Flat ₹20 per executed order | Flat ₹20 per executed order |
| STT/CTT | 0.01% on sell side (non-agri) | 0.05% on sell side |
| Transaction charges | MCX 0.0021% / NCDEX 0.0058% | MCX 0.0418% |
| SEBI charges | ₹10 / crore | ₹10 / crore |
| Stamp duty | 0.002% (buy side) | 0.003% (on premium) |
| GST | 18% on (brokerage + SEBI charges + transaction charges) | |
Mutual funds
- Direct mutual fund investments carry ₹0 commission; regular plans carry the fund's standard trail commission built into the NAV.
- Stamp duty of 0.005% applies on the purchase (buy) side of mutual fund units, as mandated by the government.
- STT of 0.001% applies only on redemption (sell) of equity-oriented mutual fund units.
Charges for account opening
| Type of account | Charges |
|---|---|
| Individual account (resident) | free |
| Minor account | free |
| NRI account | ≈₹500 (trading + demat opening + GST) |
| HUF, Partnership & Corporate accounts (offline, documentation charges may apply) | contact Angel One |
Demat AMC (Annual Maintenance Charge)
Free for the first year on all new accounts. From the second year:
BSDA accounts (by holding value)
| Value of holdings | AMC |
|---|---|
| Up to ₹4 lakh | free |
| ₹4 lakh – ₹10 lakh | ₹100/year + GST |
For a non-BSDA account, AMC is ₹60/quarter + GST (₹240/year + GST), charged after the first trade each quarter.
Penalties & other charges
Charges that apply only in specific situations — good to know upfront so nothing catches you off guard.
Penalties
Other charges
Pros & cons
What users like
- Flat ₹20 per order across equity, F&O, currency and commodity
- Strong in-house research and ARQ Prime advisory engine
- Wide product range — stocks, IPO, bonds, MF, MTF and algo trading via SmartAPI
- AMC waived under the BSDA (small holding) category and for the first year
What to watch for
- AMC and DP charges apply once holdings/first year exceed free limits
- Frequent cross-selling of insurance, loans and advisory add-ons
- App can feel busy for first-time investors compared to pure discount platforms
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