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IIFL Capital vs m.Stock for IPO investors

IIFL Capital vs m.Stock for IPO investors: 4 of the 7 charges we compare differ. Selling one mainboard lot of IPO shares (₹15,000) costs ₹33.04 in broker charges at m.Stock and ₹73.75 at IIFL Capital (our calculation). Neither says clearly on its pages that SME IPOs can be applied for. All figures are from each broker's own website, read 23 Oct 2026.

By IPO24by7 Research. Updated .

IIFL CapitalSEBI INZ000164132

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0 year 1, then ₹250/yr + GST
SME IPOs
Not stated
Delivery brokerage
0.25%
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
₹73.75Brokerage 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 IIFL Capital and m.Stock differ

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

Cost to sell IPO shares (ours)IIFL Capitalm.Stock
One mainboard lot, ₹15,000₹40.71 less at m.Stock₹73.75₹33.04
Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000₹733.96 less at m.Stock₹767.00₹33.04
A year: 12 mainboard lots sold₹488.52 less at m.Stock₹885.00₹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.

  • Demat maintenance (AMC): ₹0 in the first year, then ₹250 plus GST a year at IIFL Capital, ₹0 at m.Stock.
  • Equity delivery brokerage: 0.25% at IIFL Capital, ₹10 per order at m.Stock.
  • DP charge on selling shares: ₹25 plus GST per scrip at IIFL Capital, ₹18 plus GST per debit transaction at m.Stock.

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

IIFL Capital vs m.Stock: charges side by side

Differs 4 of 7 charges differ between IIFL Capital and m.Stock. Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages

ChargeIIFL Capitalm.Stock
Open an account
Account opening₹0₹0
Demat maintenance (AMC)₹0 in the first year, then ₹250 plus GST a year₹0
Apply for IPOs
Mainboard IPOsYesYes, with a two-click application
SME IPOsNot stated on the pages we checkedNot stated on the pages we checked
Sell your IPO shares
Equity delivery brokerage0.25%₹10 per order
DP charge on selling shares₹25 plus GST per scrip₹18 plus GST per debit transaction
Registration
SEBI registrationINZ000164132INZ000163138

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 IIFL Capital and m.Stock pages.

IIFL Capital and m.Stock strengths and things worth checking

IIFL Capital

Strengths

  • Full-service support
  • Lower AMC

Worth checking

  • Percentage brokerage on delivery

    0.25% with no cap: ₹37.50 on a ₹15,000 sale.

  • DP charge

    ₹25 plus GST per sale.

  • System square-off

    ₹100 per order.

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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.

More on m.Stock

Brokerage calculator: IIFL Capital vs m.Stock

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, IIFL Capital or m.Stock?

Selling one mainboard lot of IPO shares (₹15,000) costs ₹33.04 in broker charges at m.Stock and ₹73.75 at IIFL Capital (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: IIFL Capital ₹767.00, m.Stock ₹33.04 (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).

How much would the difference between IIFL Capital and m.Stock be over a year?

If you sell 12 mainboard lots of ₹15,000 in a year, m.Stock costs ₹488.52 less in broker charges (our calculation). Add the yearly AMC: IIFL Capital: ₹0 in the first year, then ₹250 plus GST a year; m.Stock: ₹0.

Can I apply for SME IPOs on IIFL Capital and m.Stock?

Neither says clearly on its pages that SME IPOs can be applied for.

What is the demat AMC at IIFL Capital and m.Stock?

IIFL Capital: ₹0 in the first year, then ₹250 plus GST a year. m.Stock: ₹0.

What brokerage do IIFL Capital 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 ₹44.25 at IIFL Capital and ₹11.80 at m.Stock (our calculation from their published rates).