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5paisa vs Groww for IPO investors

5paisa vs Groww for IPO investors: 4 of the 7 charges we compare differ. Selling one mainboard lot of IPO shares (₹15,000) costs ₹38.94 in broker charges at 5paisa and ₹41.30 at Groww (our calculation). Both let you apply for SME IPOs. All figures are from each broker's own website, read 23 Oct 2026.

By IPO24by7 Research. Updated .

5paisaSEBI INZ000010231

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹25/month + GST
SME IPOs
Yes
Delivery brokerage
₹20/order
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
₹38.94Brokerage and DP with GST, ours

GrowwSEBI INZ000301838

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0
SME IPOs
Yes
Delivery brokerage
₹20 or 0.1%, lower
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
₹41.30Brokerage and DP with GST, ours

Where 5paisa and Groww differ

4 of the 7 charges we compare differ for an IPO investor.

Cost to sell IPO shares (ours)5paisaGroww
One mainboard lot, ₹15,000₹2.36 less at 5paisa₹38.94₹41.30
Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000₹8.26 less at 5paisa₹38.94₹47.20
A year: 12 mainboard lots sold₹28.32 less at 5paisa₹467.28₹495.60

Ours: brokerage and DP charge with 18% GST. STT and exchange charges are equal everywhere, so they are left out. SME bids are two lots.

  • Demat maintenance (AMC): ₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page at 5paisa, ₹0 at Groww.
  • Equity delivery brokerage: ₹20 per executed order at 5paisa, ₹20 or 0.1% per executed order, whichever is lower, minimum ₹5 at Groww.
  • DP charge on selling shares: ₹15.34 per scrip per day at 5paisa, ₹3.50 depository at Groww.

The same at both: account opening, Mainboard IPOs and SME IPOs.

5paisa vs Groww: charges side by side

Differs 4 of 7 charges differ between 5paisa and Groww. Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages

Charge5paisaGroww
Open an account
Account opening₹0₹0
Demat maintenance (AMC)₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page₹0
Apply for IPOs
Mainboard IPOsYes, in the current IPO sectionYes, in the Stocks tab of the app with a UPI mandate. The mandate request arrives within an hour or two
SME IPOsYes, SME IPOs are listed with an apply optionYes, SME IPOs can be applied for on Groww
Sell your IPO shares
Equity delivery brokerage₹20 per executed order₹20 or 0.1% per executed order, whichever is lower, minimum ₹5
DP charge on selling shares₹15.34 per scrip per day₹3.50 depository (₹3.25 for women) plus ₹16.50 Groww per sell, plus GST; ₹0 when the debit value is under ₹100
Registration
SEBI registrationINZ000010231INZ000301838

For other trading, equity intraday, Call and trade and Margin trading (MTF) interest differ too. Intraday, futures, call and trade and margin charges are on the 5paisa and Groww pages.

5paisa and Groww strengths and things worth checking

5paisa

Strengths

  • Cheaper dealer orders
  • ₹0 pledge
  • SME IPOs

Worth checking

  • Two pages, two headline prices

    The brokerage charges page shows ₹0 "for all trades" while the pricing page lists ₹20 per order. Confirm which applies before you open an account.

  • AMC

    ₹25 a month plus GST as listed.

  • Flat ₹20 on delivery

    Even small IPO share sales pay ₹20 brokerage.

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Groww

Strengths

  • ₹0 AMC
  • ₹0 account opening
  • SME IPOs in the app

Worth checking

  • Brokerage on delivery

    Up to ₹20 per order (0.1%, minimum ₹5) when you sell IPO shares.

  • DP charge on sale

    ₹20 plus GST each time you sell a stock from your demat account.

More on Groww

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, 5paisa or Groww?

Selling one mainboard lot of IPO shares (₹15,000) costs ₹38.94 in broker charges at 5paisa and ₹41.30 at Groww (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: 5paisa ₹38.94, Groww ₹47.20 (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).

How much would the difference between 5paisa and Groww be over a year?

If you sell 12 mainboard lots of ₹15,000 in a year, 5paisa costs ₹28.32 less in broker charges (our calculation). Add the yearly AMC: 5paisa: ₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page; Groww: ₹0.

Can I apply for SME IPOs on 5paisa and Groww?

Both let you apply for SME IPOs.

What is the demat AMC at 5paisa and Groww?

5paisa: ₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page. Groww: ₹0.

What brokerage do 5paisa and Groww charge when I sell IPO shares?

Selling allotted shares is a delivery trade. On a ₹15,000 sale the brokerage with GST is ₹23.60 at 5paisa and ₹17.70 at Groww (our calculation from their published rates).