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5paisa vs INDmoney for IPO investors

5paisa vs INDmoney for IPO investors: 5 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 ₹39.53 at INDmoney (our calculation). 5paisa lets you apply for SME IPOs; INDmoney does not support them yet. 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

INDmoneySEBI INZ000305337

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0
SME IPOs
No
Delivery brokerage
₹20 or 0.1%, lower
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
₹39.53Brokerage and DP with GST, ours

Where 5paisa and INDmoney differ

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

Cost to sell IPO shares (ours)5paisaINDmoney
One mainboard lot, ₹15,000₹0.59 less at 5paisa₹38.94₹39.53
Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000₹6.49 less at 5paisa₹38.94₹45.43
A year: 12 mainboard lots sold₹7.08 less at 5paisa₹467.28₹474.36

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 INDmoney.
  • Equity delivery brokerage: ₹20 per executed order at 5paisa, 0.1% or ₹20 per executed order, whichever is lower, minimum ₹2 at INDmoney.
  • DP charge on selling shares: ₹15.34 per scrip per day at 5paisa, ₹18.50 plus GST per ISIN at INDmoney.
  • SME IPOs: Yes, SME IPOs are listed with an apply option at 5paisa, Not yet. INDmoney says it does not currently support SME IPOs at INDmoney.

The same at both: account opening and Mainboard IPOs.

5paisa vs INDmoney: charges side by side

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

Charge5paisaINDmoney
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
SME IPOsYes, SME IPOs are listed with an apply optionNot yet. INDmoney says it does not currently support SME IPOs
Sell your IPO shares
Equity delivery brokerage₹20 per executed order0.1% or ₹20 per executed order, whichever is lower, minimum ₹2
DP charge on selling shares₹15.34 per scrip per day₹18.50 plus GST per ISIN (₹3.50 CDSL and ₹15 INDstocks; ₹3.25 and ₹15.25 for women)
Registration
SEBI registrationINZ000010231INZ000305337

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 INDmoney pages.

5paisa and INDmoney 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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INDmoney

Strengths

  • ₹0 AMC and account opening
  • Low minimum brokerage

Worth checking

  • Desk orders are expensive

    ₹500 per order through the trading desk.

  • DP charge

    ₹18.50 plus GST per sale.

  • No SME IPOs yet

    INDmoney says SME IPO applications are not supported at the moment.

More on INDmoney

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Frequently asked questions

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

Selling one mainboard lot of IPO shares (₹15,000) costs ₹38.94 in broker charges at 5paisa and ₹39.53 at INDmoney (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: 5paisa ₹38.94, INDmoney ₹45.43 (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).

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

If you sell 12 mainboard lots of ₹15,000 in a year, 5paisa costs ₹7.08 less in broker charges (our calculation). Add the yearly AMC: 5paisa: ₹25 a month plus GST, as listed on the pricing page; INDmoney: ₹0.

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

5paisa lets you apply for SME IPOs; INDmoney does not support them yet.

What is the demat AMC at 5paisa and INDmoney?

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

What brokerage do 5paisa and INDmoney 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 INDmoney (our calculation from their published rates).