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Regulatory & Statutory Charges

Securities/Commodities Transaction Tax

A government-imposed tax on stock exchange transactions, affecting both buying and selling activities for equity delivery trades. For intraday and futures & options (F&O trades), the tax is imposed solely on the selling side.

Transaction/Turnover Charges

These charges are levied by NSE and BSE based on the total transaction value and are calculated using the formula: Price × Quantity. They are applicable to all segments and pertain to both buying and selling transactions.

Call & Trade Charges

An additional fee of ₹100 per order is applicable when an order is placed through a dealer via Torus Digital’s Customer Contact centre.

Stamp Duty

Stamp duty is levied by the Government of India under the provisions of the Indian Stamp Act of 1899. This fee is applicable to transactions conducted on stock exchanges and through depositories.

AMC (Account Maintenance Charges)

We do not impose any Account Maintenance Charges (AMC) on either Basic Service Demat Accounts (BSDA) and non-BSDA accounts, regardless of theholding values.

For BSDA and non BSDA Account we do not charge AMC.

GST (Goods & Services Tax)

A government-imposed tax levied on services provided, calculated at 18% of the sum of brokerage fees, SEBI charges, and transaction costs.

SEBI Charges

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposes a charge of ₹10 per crore, plus applicable GST, for regulating the securities market.

DP (Depository Participant) Charges

When stocks or shares are sold from your Demat Account, a fee of ₹11 plus GST is applied for each scrip, regardless of the quantity sold. This charge is split evenly, between the depository (CDSL) and Torus Financial Markets Private Limited.

Demat Charges: A fee of ₹30 is applied for each request form. An additional fee of ₹5 is charged for each extra certificate requested.

Remat Charges: A fee of ₹40 is applied for every 100 securities (or part thereof), or a flat fee of ₹25 per certificate, whichever is greater. Registered post charges have a minimum fee of ₹25.

Pledging & Un-Pledging Charges

Margin Pledging: ₹21

Margin Un-Pledging: ₹21

MTF (Margin Trading Facility) Pledging: ₹21

MTF (Margin Trading Facility) Un-Pledging: ₹21

All Brokerage Charges & Fees

	Equity delivery	Equity intraday	F&O - Futures	F&O - Options
Brokerage	Flat ₹11 per executed order	Flat ₹11 per executed order	Flat ₹11 per executed order	Flat ₹11 per executed order
STT/CTT	0.1% on buy & sell	0.025% on the sell side	NSE-0.02% on the sell side BSE-0.02% on the sell side	NSE :-0.1% on sell side (on premium) BSE :-0.1% on sell side (on premium)
Transaction charges	NSE: 0.00322% BSE: 0.00375%	NSE: 0.00322% BSE: 0.00375%	NSE: 0.00188% BSE: 0	NSE: 0.0495% (on premium) BSE: 0.0495% (on premium)
GST	18% on (brokerage + SEBI charges + transaction charges)	18% on (brokerage + SEBI charges + transaction charges)	18% on (brokerage + SEBI charges + transaction charges)	18% on (brokerage + SEBI charges + transaction charges)
SEBI charges	₹10 / Crore Turnover	₹10 / Crore Turnover	₹10 / Crore Turnover	₹10 / Crore Turnover
Stamp Duty	0.015% or ₹1500 / crore on buy side	0.003% or ₹300 / crore on buy side	0.002% or ₹200 / crore on buy side	0.003% or ₹300 / crore on buy side
Charges for Investor's Protection Fund Trust (IPFT) by NSE	₹10 / crore + GST of the traded value	₹10 / crore + GST of the traded value	₹10 / crore + GST of the traded value	₹50 / crore + GST traded value (premium value).

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Equity Intraday?

Equity Intraday refers to buying and selling stocks on the same trading day. Traders aim to capitalise on price movements within market hours and do not hold positions overnight. At Torus Digital, a flat brokerage of ₹11 per executed order is charged. You’ll also be liable to pay other charges such as transaction charges, STT, GST, and SEBI charges for each trade executed.

2. What are Futures and Options (F&O) charges in Torus Digital?

At Torus Digital, F&O trading comes with a flat brokerage of ₹11 per executed order. In addition to this, traders need to account for transaction charges, GST (18% on the total of brokerage, SEBI fees, and transaction charges), STT (levied only on the sell side), and SEBI fees. There are no hidden online trading fees beyond these clearly defined costs.

3. Are there any hidden charges in Torus Digital?

No, Torus Digital is committed to transparency. All charges—brokerage charges, STT, SEBI fees, GST, and transaction charges—are clearly mentioned. There are no hidden stock trading fees. Additionally, there’s zero AMC, and DP charges are fixed at ₹11 per scrip sold. Even Call & Trade incurs a clear ₹100 fee, so you always know what you're paying.

4. What is the STT charge for trading in the Stock market?

The Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is a government levy on stock transactions. For equity delivery, STT is applied on both buy and sell sides. In intraday and F&O trades, it is levied only on the sell side. These charges are non-negotiable and are a part of the regulatory and statutory charges traders must pay on stock market transactions.

5. What are the transaction charges for trading in the Stock market?

Transaction charges are applied by the NSE and BSE based on your trading volume. They are calculated using the formula: Price × Quantity. These charges apply across all segments—equity delivery, intraday, futures, and options. At Torus Digital, these transaction charges are transparent and form a vital part of your total cost per trade.

6. What is DP charge for trading in the Stock market?

DP (Depository Participant) charges are applicable when you sell stocks from your demat account. At Torus Digital, you pay ₹11 plus GST per scrip sold. This fee is shared between the depository (CDSL) and Torus Digital. These are fixed charges and are independent of the transaction value or quantity sold.

7. What are equity delivery charges?

Equity delivery charges are the costs incurred when you buy stocks and hold them beyond the same trading day—in other words, when you take delivery of the shares into your demat account. At Torus Digital, equity delivery trades are charged a flat ₹11 per executed order as brokerage. In addition to this, you are also liable to pay transaction charges, STT, SEBI fees, and GST.

8. What is the account opening charge at Torus Digital?

There is no charge for opening an account at Torus Digital. You can open your 3-in-1 account within minutes and begin trading instantly. Plus, there are no Account Maintenance Charges (AMC) for either BSDA or non-BSDA accounts, making it easier to manage your investments without worrying about recurring costs.

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