Charges at a glance
About Sahi
Sahi is a new-age discount broker operated by Aaritya Broking Private Limited, founded in December 2024 by ex-Swiggy CTO Dale Vaz and former Kotak Securities SVP Manish Jain. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it is registered with SEBI (INZ000317632) and holds NSE, BSE and CDSL membership.
Built specifically for active equity and F&O traders, Sahi runs on a flat ₹10-per-executed-order brokerage model with zero account opening and AMC charges, a chart-first single-screen trading UI, AI-powered market scanners, and an options scalper mode designed for fast, high-frequency execution.
Platforms
Sahi App
Mobile app for equity, F&O, mutual funds and IPO with in-house charts, one-click order execution and auto-trailing stop loss.
Sahi Web
Browser-based desktop terminal with the same chart-first, single-screen trading experience, option chain and strategy builder.
Sahi Scalper
Dual-chart, single-screen scalping mode for index and stock options with drag-and-drop stop loss and target, plus AI market scanners.
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 ₹10 or 0.02%/order | Lower of ₹10 or 0.02%/order | Lower of ₹10 or 0.02%/order | Flat ₹10 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 & commodity
Sahi currently focuses on equity and F&O trading — currency and commodity derivative segments are not offered on the platform yet.
Mutual funds
- Mutual fund investing is available directly through the Sahi app and web platform, alongside equity, F&O and IPO applications.
- 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 | free |
| HUF, Partnership & Corporate accounts | free |
Demat AMC (Annual Maintenance Charge)
Sahi does not tier AMC by holding value or account type — it is a flat ₹0, for the lifetime of the account:
By account type
| Account type | AMC |
|---|---|
| Individual, HUF, NRI, Corporate & Partnership | free (₹0, lifetime) |
Every account type pays zero AMC for the life of the account — there's no tiering by portfolio value, holding size or account category.
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 ₹10 per executed order across equity delivery, intraday and F&O — simple, predictable pricing
- Zero account opening and lifetime AMC across every account type
- Fast, chart-first single-screen UI with AI market scanners and a dedicated options scalper mode
- ₹0 brokerage for the first 30 days for new users
What to watch for
- Very new broker (launched December 2024) with a limited track record
- No currency or commodity derivative segments offered yet
- No in-house research or advisory desk — built purely as a self-directed trading app
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