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Rupeezy vs Upstox for IPO investors

Rupeezy vs Upstox for IPO investors: 6 of the 7 charges we compare differ. Rupeezy 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 ₹5.90 less at Rupeezy (our calculation). Upstox lets you apply for SME IPOs; Rupeezy 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 .

RupeezySEBI INZ000187932

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0
SME IPOs
Not stated
Delivery brokerage
0.1%
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
Not publishedBrokerage and DP with GST, ours

UpstoxSEBI INZ000315837

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0 year 1, then ₹300/yr + GST
SME IPOs
Yes
Delivery brokerage
₹20/order
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
₹47.20Brokerage and DP with GST, ours

Where Rupeezy and Upstox differ

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

Cost to sell IPO shares (ours)RupeezyUpstox
One mainboard lot, ₹15,000Brokerage ₹5.90 less at Rupeezy; a DP charge is not published₹17.70 brokerage; DP charge not published₹47.20
Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000Brokerage ₹271.40 less at Upstox; a DP charge is not published₹295.00 brokerage; DP charge not published₹47.20
A year: 12 mainboard lots soldBrokerage ₹70.80 less at Rupeezy; a DP charge is not published₹212.40 brokerage; DP charge not published₹566.40

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): Zero AMC for life for accounts opened after 15 Jun 2024 at Rupeezy, ₹0 in the first year for new customers, then ₹300 plus GST a year at Upstox.
  • Equity delivery brokerage: 0.1% on buy and sell at Rupeezy, ₹20 per executed order at Upstox.
  • DP charge on selling shares: not stated at Rupeezy, ₹20 plus GST per scrip per day at Upstox.
  • Mainboard IPOs: not stated at Rupeezy, Yes, in the IPO section of the app with a UPI mandate at Upstox.
  • SME IPOs: not stated at Rupeezy, Yes, using the SME IPO filter in the IPO section. SME bids need a… at Upstox.

The same at both: account opening.

Rupeezy vs Upstox: charges side by side

Differs 6 of 7 charges differ between Rupeezy and Upstox. Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages

ChargeRupeezyUpstox
Open an account
Account opening₹0₹0
Demat maintenance (AMC)Zero AMC for life for accounts opened after 15 Jun 2024₹0 in the first year for new customers, then ₹300 plus GST a year (BSDA accounts have separate terms)
Apply for IPOs
Mainboard IPOsNot stated on the pages we checkedYes, in the IPO section of the app with a UPI mandate
SME IPOsNot stated on the pages we checkedYes, using the SME IPO filter in the IPO section. SME bids need a price; cut-off is not allowed
Sell your IPO shares
Equity delivery brokerage0.1% on buy and sell₹20 per executed order
DP charge on selling sharesNot stated for market sales (₹25 for off-market transfers)₹20 plus GST per scrip per day (₹3.50 CDSL and ₹16.50 Upstox; ₹3.25 and ₹16.75 for women)
Registration
SEBI registrationINZ000187932INZ000315837

For other trading, futures, Call and trade and Margin trading (MTF) interest differ too. Intraday, futures, call and trade and margin charges are on the Rupeezy and Upstox pages.

Rupeezy and Upstox strengths and things worth checking

Rupeezy

Strengths

  • Zero AMC
  • Lower MTF

Worth checking

  • Delivery has no cap

    0.1% on each side: ₹15 on a ₹15,000 sale, more on bigger ones.

  • DP charge on market sales not stated

    Check it before you sell IPO shares.

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Upstox

Strengths

  • Zero commission on IPOs
  • ₹0 account opening
  • SME IPOs in the app

Worth checking

  • Flat ₹20 on delivery

    Even a small sale of IPO shares costs ₹20 brokerage plus a ₹20 plus GST DP charge.

  • Dealer orders cost more

    Call and trade and auto square-off cost ₹75 plus GST each.

  • AMC after the first year

    ₹300 plus GST a year.

More on Upstox

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, Rupeezy or Upstox?

Rupeezy 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 ₹5.90 less at Rupeezy (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: Rupeezy ₹295.00 brokerage; DP charge not published, Upstox ₹47.20 (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).

How much would the difference between Rupeezy and Upstox be over a year?

Not in full, because Rupeezy does not publish its DP charge. On brokerage alone, 12 mainboard lots of ₹15,000 cost ₹70.80 less at Rupeezy (our calculation).

Can I apply for SME IPOs on Rupeezy and Upstox?

Upstox lets you apply for SME IPOs; Rupeezy does not say so on the pages we checked.

What is the demat AMC at Rupeezy and Upstox?

Rupeezy: Zero AMC for life for accounts opened after 15 Jun 2024. Upstox: ₹0 in the first year for new customers, then ₹300 plus GST a year.

What brokerage do Rupeezy and Upstox charge when I sell IPO shares?

Selling allotted shares is a delivery trade. On a ₹15,000 sale the brokerage with GST is ₹17.70 at Rupeezy and ₹23.60 at Upstox (our calculation from their published rates).