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| Attribute | HDFC Securities | Upstox |
|---|---|---|
| Brokerage | 0.50% delivery / 0.05% intraday | ₹20 / Intraday & F&O order |
| Type | Full-service broker | Discount broker |
| Account opening | ₹999 | Free (₹0) |
| AMC | ₹750/yr | ₹0 |
| Equity delivery | 0.50% | ₹0 |
| Intraday / F&O | 0.05% | ₹20 per order |
| DP charges | ₹25.5 + GST | ₹18.5 per scrip |
| SEBI registration | INZ000186937 | INZ000185137 |
| Charges last verified | 20 Oct 2026 | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Our rating | Rating 3.8 | Rating 4.5 |
| Best for | HDFC Bank customers wanting branch support | Chartists and algo traders wanting a low-cost API |
| Hidden charges to watch | Call & trade ₹50 per order; high AMC; account opening fee | DP charges per scrip on sale; call & trade ₹25 per order; API fees beyond the free tier |
| Segments | Equity, F&O, Currency, Debt, Mutual funds | Equity, F&O, Commodity, Currency, Mutual funds |
| F&O (all segments) | - | ₹20 per order |
| Account opening | ₹999 | - |
| Highlights | 3-in-1 with HDFC Bank, Research & advisory, Branch network | Upstox Pro web, Coins & MF, Option chain analytics, Open API |
| Open account | HDFC Securities | Upstox |
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