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Upstox

Backed by Ratan Tatadiscount

Backed by Ratan Tata with ultra-responsive Upstox Pro mobile & web platform

4.6 / 5.0(16,400 ratings)
•Active Clients: 25+ Lakhs•NSE Rank: #4
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⚡ ₹0 Account Opening + Zero AMC + Instant Demat Activation
Brokerage Value
4.5 / 5.0
Trading Platform
4.7 / 5.0
Customer Support
4.4 / 5.0
Server Reliability
4.6 / 5.0

Upstox Brokerage Charges & Fees (2026)

Official tariff sheet for Equity Delivery, Intraday, Futures, Options, and Demat Maintenance.

Demat Account Opening Fee₹0 (Free Digital Onboarding)
Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC)₹0 (Zero Demat AMC on Upstox Basic)
Equity Delivery Brokerage₹20 or 2.5% (whichever is lower) per order
Equity Intraday Brokerage₹20 or 0.05% (whichever is lower) per order
Equity Futures₹20 or 0.05% (whichever is lower) per order
Equity Options₹20 flat per executed order
CDSL / NSDL DP Charges₹18.50 + GST per debit transaction
Margin Trading Facility (MTF) Interest14.99% p.a. (Margin Trading Facility)
Developer API Pricing₹1,000/month (Upstox Pro API)
Auto-Squareoff Fee₹50 + GST per position

Why Choose Upstox (Pros)

  • Prestigious backing by Mr. Ratan Tata and Tiger Global with strict security protocols
  • Upstox Pro platform features high-refresh TradingView and ChartIQ chart libraries
  • Dual modes: "Invest" mode for beginners and "Pro" mode for active derivative traders
  • Smart Option Chain with live payoff diagrams, Option Greeks, and strategy building
  • Instant UPI withdrawals and 1-click IPO applications

Upstox Drawbacks (Cons)

  • Charges up to ₹20 on Equity Delivery (unlike Zerodha and Angel One's ₹0 delivery)
  • Slightly higher DP charges of ₹18.50 + GST per sell transaction
  • API access requires a ₹1,000/month subscription

The NiftyShares Verdict

Upstox is a powerhouse broker with solid tech stability and top-tier investor trust. Its dual-mode UI makes it comfortable for both long-term SIP investors and fast-fingered option traders.

Best Suited For: Mobile-first traders wanting a stable, modern app with both basic investment and advanced option trading modes.

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Net Realized P&L
+₹4756.64
Gross P&L: ₹5000.00
Total Brokerage & Taxes
₹243.36
Brokerage: ₹0.00 | Govt Taxes: ₹243.36
Breakeven Price
₹1002.43
Need +₹2.43/share to cover costs
STATUTORY CHARGES BREAKDOWNTotal Turnover: ₹2,05,000
Brokerage (Zerodha)₹0.00
STT / CTT (Securities Transaction Tax)₹205.00
Exchange Turnover Charge (NSE)₹6.09
GST (18% on Brokerage & Trans. Charges)₹1.13
SEBI Turnover Charges₹0.20
Stamp Duty₹15.00
CDSL DP Charges (Upon selling)₹15.93
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upstox

Who owns Upstox?

Upstox is operated by RKSV Securities India Pvt. Ltd. and is backed by prominent marquee investors including the late Ratan Tata, Tiger Global, and Kalaari Capital.

What are Upstox delivery charges?

Upstox charges ₹20 or 2.5% (whichever is lower) per executed Equity Delivery order.

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