What does Depository Participant (DP) charges means at 5paisa?

What does Depository Participant (DP) charges means at 5paisa?

Depository Participant (DP) charges at 5paisa are associated with your demat account and encompass various transaction and maintenance fees. Here’s a detailed breakdown to help you understand these charges:

Components of DP Charges:

  1. Demat Transactions: Fees applied when you sell shares from your demat account.
  2. Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC): Regular fees for maintaining your demat account.

DP Charges for Selling Shares:

  • When you sell shares from your demat account, a charge of ₹12.50 + 18% GST per scrip (stock) is applicable, regardless of the quantity sold.

Example 1: Single Scrip Sale

  • Transaction: At 12:00 PM, you sell 500 shares of SBI, followed by another sale of 50 shares of SBI at 3:00 PM.
  • DP Charges Calculation:
    • Total DP charges for the day: ₹12.50
    • GST (18% of ₹12.50): ₹2.25
    • Total Cost: ₹14.75

Example 2: Multiple Scrip Sales

  • Transaction: At 11:00 AM, you sell 50 shares of SBI, and at 12:00 PM, you sell 10 shares of ITC.
  • DP Charges Calculation:
    • DP charges for SBI: ₹12.50
    • DP charges for ITC: ₹12.50
    • Total DP charges: ₹12.50 + ₹12.50 = ₹25.00
    • GST (18% of ₹25.00): ₹4.50
    • Total Cost: ₹29.50

Understanding these charges helps you manage your trading costs effectively and anticipate the expenses associated with your demat account at 5paisa.


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