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IIFL Capital vs Stoxkart for IPO investors

IIFL Capital vs Stoxkart for IPO investors: 5 of the 7 charges we compare differ. Stoxkart 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 ₹20.65 less at Stoxkart (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

StoxkartSEBI INZ000196835

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
Not stated
SME IPOs
Not stated
Delivery brokerage
₹20/order
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
Not publishedBrokerage and DP with GST, ours

Where IIFL Capital and Stoxkart differ

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

Cost to sell IPO shares (ours)IIFL CapitalStoxkart
One mainboard lot, ₹15,000Brokerage ₹20.65 less at Stoxkart; a DP charge is not published₹73.75₹23.60 brokerage; DP charge not published
Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000Brokerage ₹713.90 less at Stoxkart; a DP charge is not published₹767.00₹23.60 brokerage; DP charge not published
A year: 12 mainboard lots soldBrokerage ₹247.80 less at Stoxkart; a DP charge is not published₹885.00₹283.20 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.

  • Demat maintenance (AMC): ₹0 in the first year, then ₹250 plus GST a year at IIFL Capital, not stated at Stoxkart.
  • Equity delivery brokerage: 0.25% at IIFL Capital, ₹20 per executed order at Stoxkart.
  • DP charge on selling shares: ₹25 plus GST per scrip at IIFL Capital, not stated at Stoxkart.
  • Mainboard IPOs: Yes at IIFL Capital, not stated at Stoxkart.

The same at both: account opening and SME IPOs.

IIFL Capital vs Stoxkart: charges side by side

Differs 5 of 7 charges differ between IIFL Capital and Stoxkart. Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages

ChargeIIFL CapitalStoxkart
Open an account
Account opening₹0₹0
Demat maintenance (AMC)₹0 in the first year, then ₹250 plus GST a yearNot stated on the pages we checked
Apply for IPOs
Mainboard IPOsYesNot stated on the pages we checked
SME IPOsNot stated on the pages we checkedNot stated on the pages we checked
Sell your IPO shares
Equity delivery brokerage0.25%₹20 per executed order
DP charge on selling shares₹25 plus GST per scripNot stated on the pages we checked
Registration
SEBI registrationINZ000164132INZ000196835

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 Stoxkart pages.

IIFL Capital and Stoxkart 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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Stoxkart

Strengths

  • Flat ₹20

Worth checking

  • AMC, DP and IPO details not on the pricing page

    Check them before you open an account.

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Brokerage calculator: IIFL Capital vs Stoxkart

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, IIFL Capital or Stoxkart?

Stoxkart 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 ₹20.65 less at Stoxkart (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: IIFL Capital ₹767.00, Stoxkart ₹23.60 brokerage; DP charge not published (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).

How much would the difference between IIFL Capital and Stoxkart be over a year?

Not in full, because Stoxkart does not publish its DP charge. On brokerage alone, 12 mainboard lots of ₹15,000 cost ₹247.80 less at Stoxkart (our calculation).

Can I apply for SME IPOs on IIFL Capital and Stoxkart?

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

What is the demat AMC at IIFL Capital and Stoxkart?

IIFL Capital: ₹0 in the first year, then ₹250 plus GST a year. Stoxkart: not stated.

What brokerage do IIFL Capital and Stoxkart 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 ₹23.60 at Stoxkart (our calculation from their published rates).