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FYERS vs Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) for IPO investors

FYERS vs Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) for IPO investors: 5 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 ₹11.80 less at FYERS (our calculation). Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) lets you apply for SME IPOs; FYERS does not say so on the pages we checked. All figures are from each broker's own website, read 23 Oct 2026.

By IPO24by7 Research. Updated .

FYERSSEBI INZ000008524

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0
SME IPOs
Not stated
Delivery brokerage
₹20 or 0.3%, lower
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
₹38.35Brokerage 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 FYERS and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) differ

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

Cost to sell IPO shares (ours)FYERSKotak Securities (Kotak Neo)
One mainboard lot, ₹15,000Brokerage ₹11.80 less at FYERS; a DP charge is not published₹38.35₹35.40 brokerage; DP charge not published
Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000Brokerage ₹566.40 less at FYERS; a DP charge is not published₹38.35₹590.00 brokerage; DP charge not published
A year: 12 mainboard lots soldBrokerage ₹141.60 less at FYERS; a DP charge is not published₹460.20₹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): ₹0 for trading and demat accounts at FYERS, ₹0 for a basic services demat account at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo).
  • Equity delivery brokerage: ₹20 or 0.3% per executed order, whichever is lower at FYERS, 0.20% at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo).
  • DP charge on selling shares: ₹12.50 plus GST per scrip at FYERS, not stated at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo).
  • SME IPOs: The help page lists applications by type at FYERS, 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.

FYERS vs Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo): charges side by side

Differs 5 of 7 charges differ between FYERS and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo). Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages

ChargeFYERSKotak Securities (Kotak Neo)
Open an account
Account opening₹0₹0 on the Trade Free plan (₹99 one time on Trade Free Youth, for under 30s)
Demat maintenance (AMC)₹0 for trading and demat accounts₹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, on the FYERS web and mobile platforms, with ₹0 brokerageYes, on Kotak Neo with UPI
SME IPOsThe help page lists applications by type (mainboard or SME) in the IPO sectionYes. 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 0.3% per executed order, whichever is lower (Prime: ₹15 or 0.3%)0.20% (Trade Free Pro: 0.10%; Trade Free Youth: ₹0)
DP charge on selling shares₹12.50 plus GST per scrip (ISIN)Not stated on the pages we checked
Registration
SEBI registrationINZ000008524INZ000200137

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 FYERS and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) pages.

FYERS and Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) strengths and things worth checking

FYERS

Strengths

  • ₹0 AMC and account opening
  • IPO applications free
  • Low DP charge

Worth checking

  • Brokerage on delivery

    Up to ₹20 per order (₹15 on Prime).

  • MTF on small amounts

    16.49% a year on funding up to ₹1 lakh.

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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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Brokerage calculator: FYERS vs Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, FYERS 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 FYERS (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: FYERS ₹38.35, 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 FYERS 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 FYERS (our calculation).

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

Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) lets you apply for SME IPOs; FYERS does not say so on the pages we checked.

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

FYERS: ₹0 for trading and demat accounts. Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo): ₹0 for a basic services demat account.

What brokerage do FYERS 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 FYERS and ₹35.40 at Kotak Securities (Kotak Neo) (our calculation from their published rates).