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Mirae Asset Sharekhan vs Zerodha for IPO investors

Mirae Asset Sharekhan vs Zerodha for IPO investors: 5 of the 7 charges we compare differ. Selling one mainboard lot of IPO shares (₹15,000) costs ₹15.34 in broker charges at Zerodha and ₹53.10 at Mirae Asset Sharekhan (our calculation). Zerodha lets you apply for SME IPOs; Mirae Asset Sharekhan 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 .

Mirae Asset SharekhanSEBI INZ000171337

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0 year 1, then ₹400/yr
SME IPOs
Not stated
Delivery brokerage
0.30%
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
₹53.10Brokerage and DP with GST, ours

ZerodhaSEBI INZ000031633

Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0 year 1, then ₹300/yr + GST
SME IPOs
Yes
Delivery brokerage
₹0
Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
₹15.34Brokerage and DP with GST, ours

Where Mirae Asset Sharekhan and Zerodha differ

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

Cost to sell IPO shares (ours)Mirae Asset SharekhanZerodha
One mainboard lot, ₹15,000₹37.76 less at Zerodha₹53.10₹15.34
Two SME lots, ₹2,50,000₹869.66 less at Zerodha₹885.00₹15.34
A year: 12 mainboard lots sold₹453.12 less at Zerodha₹637.20₹184.08

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): ₹400 a year, free for the first year at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, Free in the first year for resident individuals, then ₹300 a year plus… at Zerodha.
  • Equity delivery brokerage: 0.30% of trade value at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, ₹0 at Zerodha.
  • DP charge on selling shares: Nil when sold through Mirae Asset Sharekhan at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, ₹13 plus GST per scrip at Zerodha.
  • SME IPOs: not stated at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, Yes, NSE and BSE SME IPOs through UPI. Only one bid per SME IPO, and… at Zerodha.

The same at both: account opening and Mainboard IPOs.

Mirae Asset Sharekhan vs Zerodha: charges side by side

Differs 5 of 7 charges differ between Mirae Asset Sharekhan and Zerodha. Same charges are greyed. ₹0 free Not stated not on the broker's pages

ChargeMirae Asset SharekhanZerodha
Open an account
Account opening₹0₹0 for individual accounts (₹500 for NRI, partnership, LLP and corporate accounts)
Demat maintenance (AMC)₹400 a year, free for the first yearFree in the first year for resident individuals, then ₹300 a year plus GST, charged quarterly
Apply for IPOs
Mainboard IPOsYesYes, through Kite or Console with a UPI mandate
SME IPOsNot stated on the pages we checkedYes, NSE and BSE SME IPOs through UPI. Only one bid per SME IPO, and no net banking fallback if the UPI payment fails
Sell your IPO shares
Equity delivery brokerage0.30% of trade value (minimum 1 paisa a share)₹0
DP charge on selling sharesNil when sold through Mirae Asset Sharekhan₹13 plus GST per scrip (₹3.50 CDSL, ₹9.50 Zerodha); ₹15.34 with GST
Registration
SEBI registrationINZ000171337INZ000031633

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 Mirae Asset Sharekhan and Zerodha pages.

Mirae Asset Sharekhan and Zerodha strengths and things worth checking

Mirae Asset Sharekhan

Strengths

  • No DP charge on sales
  • Free call and trade
  • Research and branches

Worth checking

  • Percentage brokerage on delivery

    0.30% with no cap: ₹45 on a ₹15,000 sale.

  • Options per lot

    ₹39 per lot each side.

  • MTF at 18%

    Margin trading interest is 18% a year.

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Zerodha

Strengths

  • ₹0 brokerage on delivery
  • Lower DP charge
  • SME IPOs on both exchanges

Worth checking

  • AMC after the first year

    ₹300 a year plus GST for a regular demat account.

  • SME IPO limits

    One bid per SME IPO, and if the UPI payment fails you cannot apply by net banking.

  • Dealer orders cost extra

    ₹50 per order through call and trade or auto square-off.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper for selling IPO shares, Mirae Asset Sharekhan or Zerodha?

Selling one mainboard lot of IPO shares (₹15,000) costs ₹15.34 in broker charges at Zerodha and ₹53.10 at Mirae Asset Sharekhan (our calculation). For two SME lots worth ₹2,50,000: Mirae Asset Sharekhan ₹885.00, Zerodha ₹15.34 (our calculation, brokerage and DP charge with GST).

How much would the difference between Mirae Asset Sharekhan and Zerodha be over a year?

If you sell 12 mainboard lots of ₹15,000 in a year, Zerodha costs ₹453.12 less in broker charges (our calculation). Add the yearly AMC: Mirae Asset Sharekhan: ₹400 a year, free for the first year; Zerodha: Free in the first year for resident individuals, then ₹300 a year plus….

Can I apply for SME IPOs on Mirae Asset Sharekhan and Zerodha?

Zerodha lets you apply for SME IPOs; Mirae Asset Sharekhan does not say so on the pages we checked.

What is the demat AMC at Mirae Asset Sharekhan and Zerodha?

Mirae Asset Sharekhan: ₹400 a year, free for the first year. Zerodha: Free in the first year for resident individuals, then ₹300 a year plus….

What brokerage do Mirae Asset Sharekhan and Zerodha charge when I sell IPO shares?

Selling allotted shares is a delivery trade. On a ₹15,000 sale the brokerage with GST is ₹53.10 at Mirae Asset Sharekhan and ₹0.00 at Zerodha (our calculation from their published rates).