ICICI Securities Limited is a part of nationally renowned ICICI Group. ICICI Direct is a prominent part of ICICI Securities that offers various investment choices such as stocks, mutual funds, bonds etc.
ICICI Securities Limited is a part of nationally renowned ICICI Group. ICICI Direct is a prominent part of ICICI Securities that offers various investment choices such as stocks, mutual funds, bonds etc.
The segments in which you can invest (includes Equity, Commodity, Currency, Futures and Options) through this broker
1 or more plans offered by this broker, which outlines, Account opening and maintenance fees charged by this broker, Brokerage charges and Margins provided. Use plan switcher to see the difference in offerings, if multiple plans are available.
Account Opening Charges
Free
Account Maintenance Charges
₹ 700
Call & Trade Charges
Free
Equity Delivery Brokerage
0.55%
Equity Intraday Brokerage
0.05%
Equity Futures Brokerage
0.05%
Equity Options Brokerage
₹ 95
Currency Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Currency Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Equity Delivery Margin
2x
Equity Intraday Margin
7x
Equity Futures Margin
4x
Equity Options Margin
4x/2x
Currency Futures Margin
4x
Currency Options Margin
0x
Commodity Futures Margin
2.5x
Commodity Options Margin
0x
Account Opening Charges
Free
Account Maintenance Charges
₹ 300
Plan Charges
₹ 299
Call & Trade Charges
₹ 50
Equity Delivery Brokerage
0.55%
Equity Intraday Brokerage
₹ 20
Equity Futures Brokerage
₹ 0
Equity Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Currency Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Currency Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Equity Delivery Margin
2x
Equity Intraday Margin
7x
Equity Futures Margin
4x
Equity Options Margin
4x/2x
Currency Futures Margin
4x
Currency Options Margin
0x
Commodity Futures Margin
2.5x
Commodity Options Margin
0x
Account Opening Charges
Free
Account Maintenance Charges
₹ 700
Plan Charges
₹ 5000
Call & Trade Charges
Free
Equity Delivery Brokerage
0.25%
Equity Intraday Brokerage
0.025%
Equity Futures Brokerage
0.025%
Equity Options Brokerage
₹ 35
Currency Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Currency Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Equity Delivery Margin
2x
Equity Intraday Margin
10x
Equity Futures Margin
4x
Equity Options Margin
4x/2x
Currency Futures Margin
4x
Currency Options Margin
0x
Commodity Futures Margin
3x
Commodity Options Margin
0x
Account Opening Charges
Free
Account Maintenance Charges
₹ 700
Plan Charges
₹ 299
Call & Trade Charges
Free
Equity Delivery Brokerage
0.27%
Equity Intraday Brokerage
0.027%
Equity Futures Brokerage
0.027%
Equity Options Brokerage
₹ 40
Currency Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Currency Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Equity Delivery Margin
2x
Equity Intraday Margin
7x
Equity Futures Margin
4x
Equity Options Margin
4x/2x
Currency Futures Margin
4x
Currency Options Margin
0x
Commodity Futures Margin
2.5x
Commodity Options Margin
0x
Account Opening Charges
Free
Account Maintenance Charges
₹ 700
Plan Charges
₹ 999
Call & Trade Charges
Free
Equity Delivery Brokerage
0.22%
Equity Intraday Brokerage
0.022%
Equity Futures Brokerage
0.022%
Equity Options Brokerage
₹ 30
Currency Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Currency Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Equity Delivery Margin
1x
Equity Intraday Margin
6x
Equity Futures Margin
1x
Equity Options Margin
1x
Currency Futures Margin
1x
Currency Options Margin
1x
Commodity Futures Margin
1x
Commodity Options Margin
1x
Account Opening Charges
Free
Account Maintenance Charges
₹ 700
Plan Charges
₹ 1999
Call & Trade Charges
Free
Equity Delivery Brokerage
0.18%
Equity Intraday Brokerage
0.018%
Equity Futures Brokerage
0.018%
Equity Options Brokerage
₹ 25
Currency Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Currency Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Equity Delivery Margin
1x
Equity Intraday Margin
6x
Equity Futures Margin
1x
Equity Options Margin
1x
Currency Futures Margin
1x
Currency Options Margin
1x
Commodity Futures Margin
1x
Commodity Options Margin
1x
Account Opening Charges
Free
Account Maintenance Charges
₹ 700
Plan Charges
₹ 2999
Call & Trade Charges
Free
Equity Delivery Brokerage
0.15%
Equity Intraday Brokerage
0.015%
Equity Futures Brokerage
0.015%
Equity Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Currency Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Currency Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Futures Brokerage
₹ 20
Commodity Options Brokerage
₹ 20
Equity Delivery Margin
1x
Equity Intraday Margin
6x
Equity Futures Margin
1x
Equity Options Margin
1x
Currency Futures Margin
1x
Currency Options Margin
1x
Commodity Futures Margin
1x
Commodity Options Margin
1x
Set of software & applications offered by the broker for executing buy and sell orders online. These are names of their portals and mobile apps, for full desc- Full Platform Details.
ICICI direct Mobile Trade Racer Web-based Platform
Advantages and Strengths of this broker.
Disadvantages of this broker that it needs to improve upon.
Extra features provided by the broker at little or no extra cost. Like research reports, SMS alerts etc.
3 in 1 Account Free Trading Calls Free Research Reports SMS Alerts Margin Funding Margin Against Share
Services provided by the broker for investing in other financial assets such as Mutual funds, Insurance, Bonds etc.
Mutual Funds IPO Platform Bonds & Debt Exchange Traded Funds Insurance
Ratings are provided based on customer service, usability, charges and overall average. Reviews are based on positive and negative aspects of the broker that help you understand this broker better.
Charges
(2.5)
Usability
(3)
Customer Service
(3.5)
Charges Review
Customer Service Review
Ease of Use Review
Account Opening Procedure Review
🌟 ICICI Direct Customer Reviews
ICICI Direct offers various trader-friendly plans with reduced brokerage. Their web trading platform lacks terminal experience. Equity delivery is chargeable in all plans. They offer limited leverage across plans.
A mobile trading application offered for both Android & iOS users. The simple and user-friendly interface is helpful for both traders and investors. The app offers features such as stocks movement with real time quotes. Apart from stocks & mutual funds, customers can also invest in bonds, FDs, Insurance, NPS, and even apply for loans through this app.
Trader Racer is a website from ICICI Direct used for trading & investment. Customers who find using the app inconvenient can access this website from any computer or desktop. It provides a single platform for trading in all segments. Also provides advanced charting features, access to trading calls and research reports, and quick fund transfer and payout facility.
CHARGES | DELIVERY | INTRADAY | FUTURES | OPTIONS |
Transaction Charges | 0.00325% – NSE | 0.00325% – NSE | 0.0019% – NSE | 0.05% – NSE |
Demat Transaction Charges | Sell side, ₹ 18.5 per scrip | – | – | – |
Clearing Charges | – | – | 0.0002% – NSE | 0.005% – NSE |
GST | 18% on Brokerage + Transaction + Demat Charges | 18% on Brokerage + Transaction | 18% on Brokerage + Transaction + Clearing Charges | 18% on Brokerage + Transaction + Clearing Charges |
STT | ₹ 100 per Lacs | Sell side, ₹ 25 per Lacs | Sell side, ₹ 10 per Lacs | Sell side, ₹ 50 per Lacs |
SEBI Charges | ₹ 15 per crore | ₹ 15 per crore | ₹ 15 per crore | ₹ 15 per crore |
CHARGES | FUTURES | OPTIONS |
Transaction Charges | 0.0026% Non Agri | – |
Clearing Charges | 0.00% | 0.00% |
GST | 18% on Brokerage + Transaction | 18% on Brokerage + Transaction |
STT | Sell side, 0.01% – Non Agri | Sell side, 0.05% |
SEBI Charges | ₹ 15 per crore |
₹ 15 per crore |
CHARGES | FUTURES | OPTIONS |
Transaction Charges | 0.0009% – NSE 0.00022% – BSE |
0.04% – NSE 0.001% – BSE |
Clearing Charges | 0.0004% – NSE 0.0004% – BSE |
0.025% – NSE 0.025% – BSE |
GST | 18% on Brokerage + Transaction | 18% on Brokerage + Transaction |
STT | – | – |
SEBI Charges | ₹ 15 per crore | ₹ 15 per crore |
18% GST applicable on Plan Charges.
Prepaid Plan (Lifetime) | Cash % | Margin / Futures % | Options (Per Lot) | Currency Futures & Options | Commodity Futures |
₹ 5000 | 0.25 | 0.025 | ₹ 35 | ₹ 20 per order | ₹ 20 per order |
₹ 12500 | 0.22 | 0.022 | ₹ 30 | ₹ 20 per order | ₹ 20 per order |
₹ 25000 | 0.18 | 0.018 | ₹ 25 | ₹ 20 per order | ₹ 20 per order |
₹ 50000 | 0.15 | 0.015 | ₹ 20 | ₹ 20 per order | ₹ 20 per order |
₹ 1,00,000 | 0.12 | 0.012 | ₹ 15 | ₹ 20 per order | ₹ 20 per order |
₹ 1,50,000 | 0.09 | 0.009 | ₹ 10 | ₹ 20 per order | ₹ 20 per order |
Prime Plan (Yearly) | Cash % | Margin / Futures % | Options (Per Lot) | Currency Futures & Options | Commodity Futures | eATM Limit | Special MTF Interest rates/LPC (% per Day) |
₹ 299 | 0.27 | 0.027 | ₹ 40 | ₹ 20 per order | ₹ 20 per order | 2.5 lakhs | 0.04 |
₹ 999 | 0.22 | 0.022 | ₹ 35 | ₹ 20 per order | ₹ 20 per order | 10 lakhs | 0.0035 |
₹ 1999 | 0.18 | 0.018 | ₹ 25 | ₹ 20 per order | ₹ 20 per order | 25 lakhs | 0.031 |
₹ 2999 | 0.15 | 0.015 | ₹ 20 | ₹ 20 per order | ₹ 20 per order | 1 Cr | 0.024 |
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ICICI Securities Limited
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