ICICI DirectSEBI INZ000183631
- Account opening
- ₹0 to ₹975
- Demat AMC
- ₹0 year 1, then ₹700/yr
- SME IPOs
- Yes
- Delivery brokerage
- Depends on plan
- Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
- Not publishedBrokerage and DP with GST, ours
m.StockSEBI INZ000163138
- Account opening
- ₹0
- Demat AMC
- ₹0
- SME IPOs
- Not stated
- Delivery brokerage
- ₹10/order
- Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
- ₹33.04Brokerage and DP with GST, ours
Where ICICI Direct and m.Stock differ
5 of the 7 charges we compare differ for an IPO investor.
| Cost to sell IPO shares (ours) | ICICI Direct | m.Stock |
|---|---|---|
| One mainboard lot, ₹15,000Difference not worked out: a charge is not published | Not published | ₹33.04 |
| Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000Difference not worked out: a charge is not published | Not published | ₹33.04 |
| A year: 12 mainboard lots soldDifference not worked out: a charge is not published | Not published | ₹396.48 |
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.
- Account opening: ₹0 to ₹975, depending on the account type at ICICI Direct, ₹0 at m.Stock.
- Equity delivery brokerage: Depends on the plan at ICICI Direct, ₹10 per order at m.Stock.
- DP charge on selling shares: not stated at ICICI Direct, ₹18 plus GST per debit transaction at m.Stock.
- SME IPOs: Yes, the SME IPO page links to applying through UPI at ICICI Direct, not stated at m.Stock.
The same at both: demat maintenance (AMC) and Mainboard IPOs.
ICICI Direct vs m.Stock: charges side by side
Differs 5 of 7 charges differ between ICICI Direct and m.Stock. Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages
| Charge | ICICI Direct | m.Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Open an account | ||
| Account opening | ₹0 to ₹975, depending on the account type | ₹0 |
| Demat maintenance (AMC) | ₹0 in the first year, ₹700 plus taxes from the second year | ₹0 |
| Apply for IPOs | ||
| Mainboard IPOs | Yes, on ICICI Direct with UPI, or through ICICI Bank net banking (ASBA) | Yes, with a two-click application |
| SME IPOs | Yes, the SME IPO page links to applying through UPI | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Sell your IPO shares | ||
| Equity delivery brokerage | Depends on the plan; not stated on the page we checked. Prime plans say "as low as 0.07%" | ₹10 per order |
| DP charge on selling shares | Not stated on the pages we checked | ₹18 plus GST per debit transaction |
| Registration | ||
| SEBI registration | INZ000183631 | INZ000163138 |
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 ICICI Direct and m.Stock pages.
ICICI Direct and m.Stock strengths and things worth checking
ICICI Direct
Strengths
- Bank-linked
- ₹0 futures brokerage on Neo
Worth checking
- Higher AMC
₹700 plus taxes a year from the second year.
- Account opening fee
Up to ₹975, depending on the account type.
- Delivery and DP charges not on the page
Ask ICICI Direct for the delivery brokerage and DP charge on your plan before you sell IPO shares.
m.Stock
Strengths
- ₹10 per order
- ₹0 AMC
- Free call and trade
Worth checking
- System square-off is costly
₹100 plus GST per order if m.Stock squares off your intraday position.
- DP charge
₹18 plus GST per sale.
Brokerage calculator: ICICI Direct vs m.Stock
| Charge | ICICI Direct | m.Stock |
|---|
Ours, with NSE rates. Change the trade to see what ICICI Direct and m.Stock would each charge.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, ICICI Direct or m.Stock?
ICICI Direct does not publish its DP charge, so the full cost of selling IPO shares cannot be compared. For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: ICICI Direct Not published, m.Stock ₹33.04 (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).
How much would the difference between ICICI Direct and m.Stock be over a year?
Not in full, because ICICI Direct does not publish its DP charge.
Can I apply for SME IPOs on ICICI Direct and m.Stock?
ICICI Direct lets you apply for SME IPOs; m.Stock does not say so on the pages we checked.
Is account opening free at ICICI Direct and m.Stock?
ICICI Direct: ₹0 to ₹975, depending on the account type. m.Stock: ₹0.
What brokerage do ICICI Direct and m.Stock charge when I sell IPO shares?
Selling allotted shares is a delivery trade. On a ₹15,000 sale the brokerage with GST is not published at ICICI Direct and ₹11.80 at m.Stock (our calculation from their published rates).