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IIFL Capital vs PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) for IPO investors

IIFL Capital vs PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) for IPO investors: 5 of the 7 charges we compare differ. PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) 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 ₹35.40 less at PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) (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

PhonePe Invest (Share.Market)SEBI INZ000302639

Account opening
Not stated
Demat AMC
Not stated
SME IPOs
Not stated
Delivery brokerage
₹20 or 0.05%, lower
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
Not publishedBrokerage and DP with GST, ours

Where IIFL Capital and PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) differ

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

Cost to sell IPO shares (ours)IIFL CapitalPhonePe Invest (Share.Market)
One mainboard lot, ₹15,000Brokerage ₹35.40 less at PhonePe Invest (Share.Market); a DP charge is not published₹73.75₹8.85 brokerage; DP charge not published
Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000Brokerage ₹713.90 less at PhonePe Invest (Share.Market); a DP charge is not published₹767.00₹23.60 brokerage; DP charge not published
A year: 12 mainboard lots soldBrokerage ₹424.80 less at PhonePe Invest (Share.Market); a DP charge is not published₹885.00₹106.20 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.

  • Account opening: ₹0 at IIFL Capital, not stated at PhonePe Invest (Share.Market).
  • Demat maintenance (AMC): ₹0 in the first year, then ₹250 plus GST a year at IIFL Capital, not stated at PhonePe Invest (Share.Market).
  • Equity delivery brokerage: 0.25% at IIFL Capital, ₹20 or 0.05% per executed order, whichever is lower at PhonePe Invest (Share.Market).
  • DP charge on selling shares: ₹25 plus GST per scrip at IIFL Capital, not stated at PhonePe Invest (Share.Market).

The same at both: mainboard IPOs and SME IPOs.

IIFL Capital vs PhonePe Invest (Share.Market): charges side by side

Differs 5 of 7 charges differ between IIFL Capital and PhonePe Invest (Share.Market). Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages

ChargeIIFL CapitalPhonePe Invest (Share.Market)
Open an account
Account opening₹0Not stated on the pages we checked
Demat maintenance (AMC)₹0 in the first year, then ₹250 plus GST a yearNot stated on the pages we checked
Apply for IPOs
Mainboard IPOsYesYes
SME IPOsNot stated on the pages we checkedNot stated on the pages we checked
Sell your IPO shares
Equity delivery brokerage0.25%₹20 or 0.05% per executed order, whichever is lower
DP charge on selling shares₹25 plus GST per scripNot stated on the pages we checked
Registration
SEBI registrationINZ000164132INZ000302639

For other trading, equity intraday, Futures and Call and trade differ too. Intraday, futures, call and trade and margin charges are on the IIFL Capital and PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) pages.

IIFL Capital and PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) 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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PhonePe Invest (Share.Market)

Strengths

  • Low cap on small orders

Worth checking

  • Account and DP charges not on the tariff page

    The tariff page we read lists no account opening, AMC or DP charge.

  • Dealer orders

    ₹30 extra per order for call and trade or auto square-off.

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Brokerage calculator: IIFL Capital vs PhonePe Invest (Share.Market)

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, IIFL Capital or PhonePe Invest (Share.Market)?

PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) 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 ₹35.40 less at PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: IIFL Capital ₹767.00, PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) ₹23.60 brokerage; DP charge not published (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).

How much would the difference between IIFL Capital and PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) be over a year?

Not in full, because PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) does not publish its DP charge. On brokerage alone, 12 mainboard lots of ₹15,000 cost ₹424.80 less at PhonePe Invest (Share.Market) (our calculation).

Can I apply for SME IPOs on IIFL Capital and PhonePe Invest (Share.Market)?

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

Is account opening free at IIFL Capital and PhonePe Invest (Share.Market)?

IIFL Capital: ₹0. PhonePe Invest (Share.Market): not stated.

What is the demat AMC at IIFL Capital and PhonePe Invest (Share.Market)?

IIFL Capital: ₹0 in the first year, then ₹250 plus GST a year. PhonePe Invest (Share.Market): not stated.