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Angel One vs Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) for IPO investors

Angel One vs Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) for IPO investors: 4 of the 7 charges we compare differ. Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) does not publish its DP charge, so the full cost of selling IPO shares cannot be compared. On brokerage alone, one mainboard lot (₹15,000) costs ₹17.70 less at Angel One (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 .

Angel OneSEBI INZ000161534

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0 year 1, then ₹240/yr + GST
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

Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo)SEBI INZ000200137

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
Not stated
SME IPOs
Yes
Delivery brokerage
0.20%
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
Not publishedBrokerage and DP with GST, ours

Where Angel One and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) differ

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

Cost to sell IPO shares (ours)Angel OneKotak Securities (Kotak Neo)
One mainboard lot, ₹15,000Brokerage ₹17.70 less at Angel One; a DP charge is not published₹41.30₹35.40 brokerage; DP charge not published
Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000Brokerage ₹566.40 less at Angel One; a DP charge is not published₹47.20₹590.00 brokerage; DP charge not published
A year: 12 mainboard lots soldBrokerage ₹212.40 less at Angel One; a DP charge is not published₹495.60₹424.80 brokerage; DP charge not published

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): Free in the first year, then ₹60 a quarter plus GST, charged after the… at Angel One, ₹0 for a basic services demat account at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo).
  • Equity delivery brokerage: ₹20 or 0.1% per executed order, whichever is lower, minimum ₹5 at Angel One, 0.20% at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo).
  • DP charge on selling shares: ₹20 plus GST per scrip at Angel One, not stated at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo).

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

Angel One vs Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo): charges side by side

Differs 4 of 7 charges differ between Angel One and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo). Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages

ChargeAngel OneKotak Securities (Kotak Neo)
Open an account
Account opening₹0 for residents₹0 on the Trade Free plan (₹99 one time on Trade Free Youth, for under 30s)
Demat maintenance (AMC)Free in the first year, then ₹60 a quarter plus GST, charged after the first trade in a quarter₹0 for a basic services demat account (BSDA) with holdings up to ₹4 lakh; other AMC not stated on the pricing page
Apply for IPOs
Mainboard IPOsYes, in the IPO section of the app with a UPI mandateYes, on Kotak Neo with UPI
SME IPOsYes, NSE Emerge and BSE SME IPOs, marked with an SME tag. Allotted SME shares can be sold from the appYes. Kotak Neo says SME IPOs can be applied for in its current IPO section with UPI
Sell your IPO shares
Equity delivery brokerage₹20 or 0.1% per executed order, whichever is lower, minimum ₹50.20% (Trade Free Pro: 0.10%; Trade Free Youth: ₹0)
DP charge on selling shares₹20 plus GST per scrip (₹3.50 CDSL and ₹16.50 Angel One; ₹3.25 and ₹16.75 for women)Not stated on the pages we checked
Registration
SEBI registrationINZ000161534INZ000200137

For other trading, equity intraday, Futures, Call and trade and Margin trading (MTF) interest differ too. Intraday, futures, call and trade and margin charges are on the Angel One and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) pages.

Angel One and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) strengths and things worth checking

Angel One

Strengths

  • Free first month
  • Cheaper dealer orders
  • SME IPOs on both exchanges

Worth checking

  • AMC after the first year

    ₹60 a quarter plus GST (₹240 a year plus GST) for a regular demat account.

  • Brokerage and DP charge on delivery

    Up to ₹20 per order plus a ₹20 plus GST DP charge when you sell.

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Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo)

Strengths

  • ₹10 intraday and F&O
  • SME IPOs
  • Lower MTF on Pro

Worth checking

  • Delivery is a percentage

    0.20% on the default plan with no cap stated: ₹30 on a ₹15,000 sale.

  • DP charge and AMC not on the pricing page

    Check them before you sell IPO shares.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, Angel One or Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo)?

Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) does not publish its DP charge, so the full cost of selling IPO shares cannot be compared. On brokerage alone, one mainboard lot (₹15,000) costs ₹17.70 less at Angel One (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: Angel One ₹47.20, Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) ₹590.00 brokerage; DP charge not published (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).

How much would the difference between Angel One and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) be over a year?

Not in full, because Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) does not publish its DP charge. On brokerage alone, 12 mainboard lots of ₹15,000 cost ₹212.40 less at Angel One (our calculation).

Can I apply for SME IPOs on Angel One and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo)?

Both let you apply for SME IPOs.

What is the demat AMC at Angel One and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo)?

Angel One: Free in the first year, then ₹60 a quarter plus GST, charged after the…. Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo): ₹0 for a basic services demat account.

What brokerage do Angel One and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) charge when I sell IPO shares?

Selling allotted shares is a delivery trade. On a ₹15,000 sale the brokerage with GST is ₹17.70 at Angel One and ₹35.40 at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) (our calculation from their published rates).