ChoiceSEBI INZ000160131
- Account opening
- ₹0
- Demat AMC
- ₹0 year 1, then ₹200/yr + GST
- SME IPOs
- Not stated
- Delivery brokerage
- 0.20% or ₹20, lower
- Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
- ₹35.40Brokerage 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 Choice and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) differ
5 of the 7 charges we compare differ for an IPO investor.
| Cost to sell IPO shares (ours) | Choice | Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) |
|---|---|---|
| One mainboard lot, ₹15,000Brokerage ₹11.80 less at Choice; a DP charge is not published | ₹35.40 | ₹35.40 brokerage; DP charge not published |
| Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000Brokerage ₹566.40 less at Choice; a DP charge is not published | ₹35.40 | ₹590.00 brokerage; DP charge not published |
| A year: 12 mainboard lots soldBrokerage ₹141.60 less at Choice; a DP charge is not published | ₹424.80 | ₹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 ₹200 plus GST a year at Choice, ₹0 for a basic services demat account at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo).
- Equity delivery brokerage: 0.20% at Choice, 0.20% at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo).
- DP charge on selling shares: ₹10 plus GST per instruction at Choice, not stated at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo).
- SME IPOs: not stated at Choice, Yes. Kotak Neo says SME IPOs can be applied for in its current IPO… at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo).
The same at both: account opening and Mainboard IPOs.
Choice vs Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo): charges side by side
Differs 5 of 7 charges differ between Choice and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo). Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages
| Charge | Choice | Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) |
|---|---|---|
| Open an account | ||
| Account opening | Free | ₹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 ₹200 plus GST a year | ₹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 IPOs | Yes, free | Yes, on Kotak Neo with UPI |
| SME IPOs | Not stated on the pages we checked | Yes. Kotak Neo says SME IPOs can be applied for in its current IPO section with UPI |
| Sell your IPO shares | ||
| Equity delivery brokerage | 0.20% (the FAQ says 0.20% or ₹20, whichever is lower) | 0.20% (Trade Free Pro: 0.10%; Trade Free Youth: ₹0) |
| DP charge on selling shares | ₹10 plus GST per instruction | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Registration | ||
| SEBI registration | INZ000160131 | INZ000200137 |
For other trading, equity intraday, Futures and Margin trading (MTF) interest differ too. Intraday, futures, call and trade and margin charges are on the Choice and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) pages.
Choice and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) strengths and things worth checking
Choice
Strengths
- Low DP charge
- Low AMC
- Free auto square-off
Worth checking
- Page has conflicting figures
Options brokerage and pledge charges differ between the table and the text. Confirm with Choice.
- MTF at 18%
Margin trading interest is 18% a year.
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.
Brokerage calculator: Choice vs Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo)
| Charge | Choice | Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) |
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Ours, with NSE rates. Change the trade to see what Choice and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) would each charge.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, Choice 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 ₹11.80 less at Choice (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: Choice ₹35.40, 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 Choice 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 ₹141.60 less at Choice (our calculation).
Can I apply for SME IPOs on Choice and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo)?
Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) lets you apply for SME IPOs; Choice does not say so on the pages we checked.
What is the demat AMC at Choice and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo)?
Choice: Free in the first year, then ₹200 plus GST a year. Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo): ₹0 for a basic services demat account.
What brokerage do Choice 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 ₹23.60 at Choice and ₹35.40 at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) (our calculation from their published rates).