{"id":16046,"date":"2026-02-18T12:51:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T12:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/?p=16046"},"modified":"2026-06-29T10:15:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T10:15:29","slug":"zero-brokerage-on-equity-delivery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/zero-brokerage-on-equity-delivery\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Equity Delivery Brokerage Be Zero? Understanding the Costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-what-is-equity-delivery-3\">What is Equity Delivery?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-what-are-equity-delivery-brokerage-charges-6\">What\u00a0are\u00a0Equity Delivery Brokerage Charges?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-finding-the-right-partner-which-broker-is-best-for-equity-delivery-10\">Finding the Right Partner: Which Broker is Best for Equity Delivery?<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-conclusion-22\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"aioseo-toc-item\" href=\"#aioseo-frequently-asked-questions-30\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/\" title=\"\">zero brokerage<\/a> on equity delivery<\/strong> is real. But new investors have so many doubts about it. Let\u2019s understand the term with an example; to bring prosperity, people perform in the Muhurat Trading section. But historically, brokerage charges formed part of the overall transaction cost for many investors.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But this is 2026, the brokerage industry has evolved significantly in recent years. If\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a festive occasion or a regular day, the rise of the\u00a0<strong>zero brokerage on <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/equity\" title=\"\">equity delivery<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0model has changed how Indians build long-term wealth. Sounds interesting, right? This guide will help you understand how you can own a piece of India\u2019s top companies without paying\u00a0a middleman\u00a0for the privilege.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-what-is-equity-delivery-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0c1a870b4e76b0a00335240bf1ad95c8\" style=\"color:#023368\">What is Equity Delivery?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before diving into the details of costs,&nbsp;let\u2019s&nbsp;understand the product. \u201cDelivery trading\u201d is the process&nbsp;of buying shares and holding them overnight or for years. The holding shares are moved into your Demat Account and make&nbsp;you&nbsp;a legal shareholder of the company.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0the difference compared to intraday trading? In intraday trading you buy and sell shares on the same\u00a0day,\u00a0but delivery\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0like that. It is commonly used by investors with medium- to long-term investment horizons.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-what-are-equity-delivery-brokerage-charges-6\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c28f26f7d7cb3f3af421af7f386b370a\" style=\"color:#023368\">What&nbsp;are&nbsp;Equity Delivery Brokerage Charges?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the olden days, brokers&nbsp;charged&nbsp;a particular percentage of the total transaction value. For example, if you bought&nbsp;\u20b91,00,000 worth of shares, you should pay \u20b9500 just to enter the trade.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But now, people ask, \u201c<strong>what is equity delivery brokerage charges\u00a0<\/strong>in today\u2019s market?\u201d\u00a0Some brokers offer zero brokerage on equity delivery trades, while others may continue to charge brokerage. Investors should review the applicable brokerage schedule before opening an account.<strong>.\u00a0<\/strong>Under the\u00a0<strong>zero brokerage for equity delivery\u00a0<\/strong>model, discount brokers waived their service fees entirely for long-term investors.\u00a0With brokers offering zero brokerage on equity delivery, no brokerage is charged on eligible delivery trades. Other statutory charges may still apply. as commission.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/open.navia.co.in\/index-navia.php?utm_source=organic&#038;utm_medium=blog\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:flex; width:100%;\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1l8l3rp33cdzs.cloudfront.net\/images\/naviacee\/Open-free-demat-account%20%28blog%29%20%281%29.gif\" width=\"80%\" \nheight=\"auto\"  style=\"border-radius:10px; margin:5px auto;\"\/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-finding-the-right-partner-which-broker-is-best-for-equity-delivery-10\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6d15c465b2ae5ebc70586cfd2fa43e6f\" style=\"color:#023368\">Finding the Right Partner: Which Broker is Best for Equity Delivery?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are so many options you can find today, but choosing a&nbsp;<strong>broker with zero equity delivery&nbsp;<\/strong>can be overwhelming. Before making decision, look beyond just the \u201czero\u201d label and consider the below points;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd38 <strong>Platform Stability:<\/strong>&nbsp;Does the app crash during high market volatility?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd38 <strong>Ease of Use:&nbsp;<\/strong>Is the interface intuitive for long-term tracking?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd38 <strong>Hidden Costs:&nbsp;<\/strong>Does the broker charge high Annual Maintenance Charges (AMC)?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd38 <strong>Margin Trade Funding (MTF) Availability:<\/strong>&nbsp;While you are buying for delivery, sometimes you may want to&nbsp;purchase&nbsp;more shares than your current cash allows.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd38 <strong>Quality of Customer Support:<\/strong>&nbsp;Does the broker provide a responsive human support line?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-conclusion-22\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-129010aec6f6aa07aff0084d2e5ab4df\" style=\"color:#023368\">Conclusion&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The shift from&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/\" title=\"\">zero brokerage<\/a> on equity delivery&nbsp;<\/strong>is&nbsp;successful&nbsp;for the common investor, because it&nbsp;allows you&nbsp;to practice \u201cdollar-cost averaging\u201d or \u201cSIP in stocks\u201d without worrying&nbsp;about the transaction costs.&nbsp;But the&nbsp;selection&nbsp;of the broker is up to your own risks.&nbsp;Before making a&nbsp;decision,&nbsp;you should consider the points that are given above.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When selecting a broker, investors should compare brokerage, platform features, service quality, charges, and regulatory registration. And also ensure that every rupee of you is\u00a0safe\u00a0today and that\u00a0is\u00a0going\u00a0directly\u00a0to support your long-term investment objectives.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy purchasing with digital media &amp;&nbsp;stays&nbsp;alert today for a worry-free delivery tomorrow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do You Find This Interesting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019d Love to Hear from you-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/form.typeform.com\/to\/bpQ8ZlDc\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"64\" src=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1.png\" alt=\"feedback yes or no button\" class=\"wp-image-8901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1.png 300w, https:\/\/navia.co.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Yes-No-Button-1-150x32.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-frequently-asked-questions-30\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cca1027549b44bb36e0784a1c64ed533\" style=\"color:#023368\">Frequently Asked Questions&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Is &#8220;Zero Brokerage&#8221; actually 100% free?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. While the brokerage fee (the commission paid to the broker) is \u20b90, you are still responsible for statutory charges mandated by the government and SEBI.\u00a0Like, STT, Exchange Transaction Charges, etc.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Did Budget 2026 increase taxes on equity delivery?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, Budget 2026 primarily targeted speculative trading. While STT on Futures rose to 0.05% and <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/open-options-trading-account\" title=\"\">Options<\/a> to 0.15%, the STT for Equity Delivery remained unchanged at 0.1%.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Can I open a\u00a0zero-brokerage\u00a0account if I already have a demat account elsewhere?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, you can hold multiple demat accounts in India. Many investors\u00a0maintain\u00a0a &#8220;Full-Service&#8221; account for research and a separate zero brokerage account for their core long-term <a href=\"https:\/\/navia.co.in\/equity\" title=\"\">equity<\/a> delivery portfolio to save on costs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1;\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-block-\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\" style=\"color: #000000; \"><strong>Is it safe to use a &#8220;Zero Brokerage&#8221; broker?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-9b8bcd2b-a425-448b-a29e-a04fe71300cf\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety depends on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sebi.gov.in\/\" title=\"\">SEBI<\/a> registration, not the fee structure.\u00a0If\u00a0your broker is a SEBI-registered member of the exchanges (NSE\/BSE) and your shares are held in a depository like CDSL or NSDL, your assets are secure.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>DISCLAIMER: Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing. The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory. Brokerage will not exceed the SEBI prescribed limit<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, zero brokerage on equity delivery is real. But new investors have so many doubts about it. Let\u2019s understand the term with an example; to bring prosperity, people perform in the Muhurat Trading section. 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