Open an account
- Account opening
- ₹0
- Demat AMC
- Not stated
Apply for IPOs
- Mainboard IPOs
- Yes
- SME IPOs
- Not stated
Sell your IPO shares
- Delivery brokerage
- 0.30%
- DP charge on a sale
- Not stated on the pages we checked
- Cost to sell ₹15,000 of IPO shares
- Not publishedBrokerage and DP with GST, ours
Geojit: strengths and things worth checking
Worth checking
- Percentage brokerage on delivery
0.30% with no cap: ₹45 on a ₹15,000 sale.
- AMC and DP charge not on the pricing page
Check them before you open an account.
Strengths
- Full-service support
Branches and research, with a large base outside India.
Company and registration
| Company | Geojit Investment Limited |
|---|---|
| SEBI stockbroker registration | INZ000318938 |
| Depository participant | IN-DP-781-2024 |
| Website | geojit.com |
Geojit account opening and AMC charges
| Charge | As published by Geojit |
|---|---|
| Account opening | Nil |
| Demat maintenance (AMC) | Not stated on the pages we checked |
Geojit brokerage charges
| Segment | Brokerage |
|---|---|
| Equity deliveryWhen you sell IPO shares | 0.30% |
| Equity intraday | 0.03% (GInvest Max); ₹20 or 0.03%, whichever is lower (G-Trade plans) |
| Futures | 0.01% (GInvest Max); ₹20 per lot (G-Trade Max) |
| Options | ₹50 per lot (GInvest Max); slab-based on G-Trade plans |
Other Geojit charges
| Charge | As published by Geojit |
|---|---|
| DP charge on selling delivery sharesWhen you sell IPO shares | Not stated on the pages we checked |
Sources: Geojit brokerage charges, read on 23 Oct 2026. GST at 18% applies on brokerage and most charges unless stated. Charges change; check Geojit's page before you open an account.
Government and exchange charges
These are set by the government, SEBI and the exchanges, and are the same at every broker.
| Charge | Equity delivery | Equity intraday |
|---|---|---|
| Securities transaction tax (STT) | 0.1% on buy and sell | 0.025% on sell |
| Exchange transaction charge | NSE 0.00307%, BSE 0.00375% | NSE 0.00307%, BSE 0.00375% |
| SEBI fee | ₹10 per crore | ₹10 per crore |
| Stamp duty (buy side) | 0.015% | 0.003% |
| GST | 18% on brokerage, exchange and SEBI charges | 18% on brokerage, exchange and SEBI charges |
Government and exchange rates as listed on the Zerodha and Indiabulls Securities charges pages, read on 23 Oct 2026.
What it costs to sell your IPO shares on Geojit
Applying for an IPO carries no brokerage. Costs come when you sell. For IPO shares worth ₹15,000 sold from your demat account (our calculation):
| Geojit brokerage | ₹45.00 |
| GST on brokerage | ₹8.10 |
| DP charge with GST | Not published |
| Charged by Geojit | Not published |
|---|---|
| STT (0.1%) | ₹15.00 |
| Exchange and SEBI charges | ₹0.48 |
| All charges on the sale | Not published |
Geojit brokerage calculator
Enter a trade to see every charge. The example is one SME lot of 800 shares bought at ₹179 and sold at ₹190.
| Charge | Geojit |
|---|
Our calculation from each broker's published charges and the government and exchange rates above (NSE). For delivery, the DP charge is added once on the sale. Where a broker does not publish a charge, it shows as not published.
Applying for IPOs on Geojit
| Mainboard IPOs | Yes |
|---|---|
| SME IPOs | Not stated on the pages we checked |
How to apply for an IPO on Geojit
- Find the IPO. Open the IPO section of the Geojit app or website while bidding is open, and pick the IPO.
- Enter your bid. Enter the number of lots and either tick cut-off price or enter a price within the band. SME IPOs need a price; cut-off is not allowed.
- Approve the UPI mandate. Approve the mandate in your UPI app before 5 pm on the closing day. The money is blocked, not debited, until allotment.
- Check allotment and sell if you choose. Allotted shares reach your Geojit demat account the next working day. You can sell from the listing day.
Any demat account also lets you apply through ASBA in your bank's net banking. See the IPOs open this week.
How to open a Geojit account
- Keep your documents ready. PAN, Aadhaar linked to your mobile number, a bank account with a cancelled cheque or statement, and your signature on white paper.
- Start on geojit.com. Sign up on the Geojit website or app with your mobile number and email, and verify the OTPs.
- Complete KYC online. Enter your PAN and Aadhaar details, link your bank account, and upload a photo and signature. Most brokers also do in-person verification by video or selfie.
- E-sign the form. Sign the account opening form with an Aadhaar OTP. The account is usually active within one or two working days.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Geojit account opening charges?
Nil. Demat AMC: Not stated on the pages we checked.
What is the Geojit brokerage on delivery?
0.30%. Intraday: 0.03% (GInvest Max); ₹20 or 0.03%, whichever is lower (G-Trade plans).
What is the Geojit DP charge?
Not stated on the pages we checked. The DP charge is collected each time you sell shares from your demat account, including IPO shares.
Can I apply for SME IPOs on Geojit?
Geojit's own pages we checked do not say whether SME IPOs can be applied for. Ask Geojit before the IPO opens.
How do I apply for an IPO on Geojit?
Open the IPO section of the Geojit app, pick the IPO, enter the lots and price (or cut-off for mainboard IPOs), and approve the UPI mandate before 5 pm on the closing day.
What does it cost to sell IPO shares on Geojit?
Geojit does not publish all the charges needed to work this out on the pages we checked. Ask for the delivery brokerage and DP charge on your plan.
Is Geojit registered with SEBI?
Yes. Geojit Investment Limited is registered with SEBI as a stockbroker, INZ000318938, and as a depository participant, IN-DP-781-2024. You can confirm it on the SEBI website.
What is the Geojit margin trading (MTF) interest rate?
Not stated on the pages we checked.
Is Geojit good for IPO investors?
It depends on how you invest. Compare the yearly AMC, the cost to sell IPO shares and SME IPO access below with other brokers. We list facts from Geojit's own website and do not rate or rank brokers.