What charges are levied everytime I trade?

What charges are levied everytime I trade?

When you trade on 5Paisa, different charges apply based on the type of trade (also known as the segment). Here’s a simple explanation to help you understand:

  1. Brokerage Fees:
    • Equity Intraday and Delivery: ₹20 per executed order.
    • Derivatives (Futures and Options): ₹20 per executed order.
    • Currency: ₹20 per executed order.
    • Commodity: ₹20 per executed order.
    • Note: If you have an active subscription or pricing plan, you may be charged lower rates as per your plan.
  2. Transaction Charges:
    • Equity (Intraday and Delivery): 0.00345% of the transaction value (NSE/BSE).
    • Derivatives:
      • Futures: 0.0020% of the transaction value.
      • Options: 0.053% of the transaction value.
    • Currency: 0.0009% of the transaction value (Future) and 0.035% of the transaction value (Options).
    • Commodity:
      • Grp A: 0.0026% of the transaction value.
      • Grp B: Rates vary by commodity.
      • Options: Waived off until 31/03/2021.
  3. Taxes:
    • Securities Transaction Tax (STT):
      • Equity Intraday: 0.025%.
      • Equity Delivery: 0.10%.
      • Derivatives: Varies (0.01% for Futures, 0.05% for Sell Options, 0.125% on exercise).
      • Currency: No STT.
      • Commodity: Not applicable.



  1. Commodity Transaction Tax (CTT): Only for Commodities.

§  Sell Options: 0.05%.

§  On exercise purchaser: 0.0001%.

§  Sell Futures: 0.01%.

  1. Stamp Duty:
    • Equity Intraday: 0.003% or ₹300 per crore on buy side.
    • Equity Delivery: 0.015% or ₹1500 per crore on buy side.
    • Derivatives:
      • Futures: 0.002% or ₹200 per crore on buy side.
      • Options: 0.003% or ₹300 per crore on buy side.
    • Currency: 0.001% or ₹10 per crore on buy side.
    • Commodity:
      • Futures: 0.002% or ₹200 per crore on buy side.
      • Options: 0.003% or ₹300 per crore on buy side.
  1. Other Charges:
    • SEBI Fees: 0.0001% of the transaction value.
    • Depository Participant (DP) Charges: Flat ₹12.50 per transaction (for Equity Delivery).
  1. GST: An 18% Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applicable on all the above charges except for STT, CTT, and Stamp Duty.

Additional Information:

  • Add-on Packs: Brokerage rates can differ if you select any add-on packs. These packs can offer more favorable rates. To learn more about these packs, visit the provided link.
  • Physical Delivery in F&O: If you opt for physical delivery in Futures and Options, there is an additional charge of 0.10% of the contract value.

This detailed breakdown ensures you understand all the charges involved when trading on 5Paisa, helping you to manage and predict your costs effectively.



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