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| About the Broker | ICICI Direct is the online trading and investment platform of ICICI Securities Limited (I-Sec), a subsidiary of ICICI Bank Ltd. Launched in 1995, ICICI Direct offers a comprehensive financial marketplace catering to retail and institutional investors. ICICI Direct is registered with SEBI as a stockbroker, Merchant Banker, Portfolio Manager, Investment Adviser, and Research Analyst. It is also a Corporate Agent under IRDAI and a Point of Presence (POP) under PFRDA for distributing the National Pension Scheme (NPS). NSDL DP ID IN301348 and CDSL DP ID 16014300. | Zerodha is a Bangalore based discount stock broker offering flat Rs 20 per trade in Equity Cash, Equity F&O, Currency F&O and Commodities. Zerodha launched its online trading services on 15th Aug 2010 and in first 7 years Zerodha made around 7 lakhs customers. With innovative trading platform and tools along with the cheapest brokerage, Zerodha is fastest growing financial firm in India offering stock brokerage and depository services. |
| DP ID | 16014300 | 12081600 |
| Contact Info | ICICI Venture House, Appasaheb Marathe Marg, Prabhadevi, Mumbai - 400 025, India. | No. 153/154, Ground Floor, |
| Services Offered | The services offered include Equity, Derivatives, IPO, Mutual Funds, Fixed Deposits, Bonds, and Commodity trading at BSE and NSE. | Stock Broking, Demat Accounts, Stock Broking, Mutual Funds |
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| Special Offer | Zerodha (Flat Rs 20 Per Trade) Special Offer - Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today. | Special Offer: Invest with zero brokerage in Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds. Pay a flat ₹20 per trade for Intraday and F&O. Open an instant account (FREE) with Zerodha and start trading today. |
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| Demat Account Opening Fee | No Fees | ₹50 (Stamp charges payable upfront) |
| Demat Account AMC | For Individual account: ₹700 p.a. For Corporate account: ₹500 p.a. (W.e.f. 01. Oct.2013) | Individuals/Non Individual (except Corporate) - ₹300 + GST |
| Advance Deposit | Rs. 0 | ₹0 |
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| Dematerialisation Charges | ₹50 Per Demat Request Form and ₹3 For Each Certificates | ₹150 per certificate (+ ₹100 Courier charges) |
| Rematerialisation Charges | ₹25 + CDSL charges at actual | ₹150 per certificate + CDSL charges + ₹100 Courier charges |
| Transaction Charges (Credit or Buy) | ||
| Transaction Charges (Debit or Sell) | Rs 0. (NIL Instruction submitted through Internet (E-inst / IVR) - 0.04% of value of securities(Min. Rs 30 and Max Rs 25,000). Instruction submitted through Call Centre - 0.04% of value of securities(Min. Rs 35 and Max Rs 25,000). Instruction submitted at Branches - Nil charges for Trades done at www.icicidirect.com. |
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| Pledge Creation Charges | 0.02% or minimum of ₹35 if ICICI Bank is counter party. Otherwise, 0.04% or a minimum of Rs.45 | ₹30 per request + GST |
| Pledge Creation Confirmation Charges | 0.02% or minimum of ₹35 if ICICI Bank is counter party. Otherwise, 0.04% or a minimum of Rs.45 | ₹0 |
| Pledge Invocation Charges | 0.02% or minimum of ₹35 if ICICI Bank is counter party. Otherwise, 0.04% or a minimum of Rs.45 | ₹20 |
| Failed Instruction Charges | NA | ₹50 per ISIN |
| Other Charges | Services will be restored only on full payment of AMC or any Demat charges by the customer. |
Note: Interest at 18% p.a is charged on the outstanding bill amount if not paid within the due date. |
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