Angel One charges ₹20 per executed derivatives order (futures, options, currency, and commodity), or 0.25% of transaction value—whichever is lower. Along with this, applicable taxes and fees include GST, STT/CTT, SEBI turnover charges, exchange transaction charges, and stamp duty depending on the trade type.

What Is the Basic Brokerage for Derivatives?

Angel One charges a flat ₹20 per order for all derivative trades—equity futures & options, currency futures & options, and commodity futures & options. If the order’s 0.25% value is less than ₹20, that lower amount applies instead :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}.

What Taxes Apply to Derivative Trades?

Along with brokerage, these are applied:

• GST (18%) on brokerage, SEBI fee, and exchange charges :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
• STT or CTT:
  • Equity futures: 0.0125% sell-side
  • Equity options: 0.0625% sell-side (on premium)
  • Currency & commodity: Commodity futures 0.01%, commodity options 0.05%; currency trades have no STT :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
• SEBI turnover fee: ₹10 per crore of turnover :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
• Exchange transaction charges: Varies by segment and exchange (e.g. 0.05% on options premium) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
• Stamp duty: Bought side only—
  • Equity futures: 0.002%
  • Equity options: 0.003%
  • Commodity futures: 0.002%
  • Commodity options: 0.003%
  • Currency F&O: 0.0001% :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

How Is the Total Cost Calculated?

Each futures/options trade includes:
Brokerage ₹20 per order + GST 18% + SEBI ₹10/cr + Exchange fee + STT/CTT + Stamp duty. Check your daily contract note for full breakdown :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.

Are There Any Hidden or Extra Charges?

Angel One is transparent. No hidden brokerage, but these apply:

• Call & Trade: ₹20 per order :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.
• Auto square‑off: Usually free :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}.
• Stamp duty variations by state on buy side only.

How Do Charges Compare with Other Brokers?

Angel One’s flat ₹20 per derivative order is low compared to traditional brokers. Discount brokerages like Zerodha offer similar charges. SEBI now enforces uniform brokerage caps of ₹20 for similar volumes for all brokers :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}.

How Can I Reduce My Trading Costs?

To lower costs:

• Use bundled orders to minimize stamp duty impact.
• Plan trades to reduce buy-side stamp duty.
• Stick to the flat ₹20 plan for simplicity.
• Avoid frequent Call & Trade.