Mr Sharma, 32, started dabbling in stocks and shares recently. Last month, as he was trying to sell a particular stock, he was slightly confused with a minimal fee that was levied on his transaction, apart from his brokerage fee. Mr. Sharma then started going through the contract notes of his Demat account. However, he couldn’t find any information there on this fee. The amount Mr. Sharma was confused about is toward DP charges or fees. Let us help him understand these charges in detail.
What are DP Charges?
Depository Participant (DP) charges are levied on all sell transactions of your Demat Account. These charges are exclusive of brokerage and are not reflected in contract notes. DP charges are the revenue source for depositories and their participants.
DP charges are a flat transaction fee, irrespective of the quantity sold. Hence, the fee charged is per scrip and not the volume sold. So, these charges remain the same whether you sell 1 share or 100 shares.
Who levies DP charges?
DP charges are levied by depositories as well as the depository participant. If the stock is part of the Nifty, the tax is imposed by National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL). If the stock is part of BSE, the tax is levied by Central Depository Securities Limited (CDSL). A depository participant is a mediator between depositories and the investor. For instance, if your Demat account is maintained with Angel One, it is the depository participant. Banks, financial institutes, and stockbrokers are examples of depository participants.
Usually, depository participants levy four kinds of charges (or fees) for a Demat account transaction; they are, account opening fee, annual maintenance fee, custodian fee, and transaction fee.
Why are DP charges levied?
A stockbroker needs to become a depository participant to provide a Demat account to clients. Moreover, they need to pay a membership fee to NDSL or CDSL, to the tune of lakhs along with several other fixed costs and also advanced prepaid transaction charges. The brokers pass on these charges to their customers by an additional fee to reclaim these expenses.
How much DP charges are levied?
The charges levied by depositories are the same for all sell transaction charges. The charges are:
- Demat transaction charges for CDSL: Rs. 13 plus Rs. 5.50
- Demat transaction charges for NSDL: Rs. 13 plus Rs. 4.50
Charges levied by depository the participants can vary according to participants. The charges levied by Angel One are:
- 20 Per Debit Transaction
- 50 Per Debit Transaction For BSDA Clients
These charges are exclusive of all taxes.
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| Type of Charge | Charges |
| Account Maintenance Charges | Free for 1st Year From 2nd Year onwards… Non-BSDA Clients ₹ 20 + Tax / Month For BSDA (Basic Services Demat Account) Clients: – Holding Value Less Than 50,000 : NIL – Holding Value Between 50,000 To 2,00,000 : ₹ 100 + Tax / Year |
| DP Charges | ₹ 20 Per Debit Transaction ₹ 50 Per Debit Transaction For BSDA Clients |
| Pledge Creation / Closure | ₹ 20 Per ISIN ₹ 50 Per ISIN For BSDA Clients |
| Demat | ₹ 50 Per Certificate |
| Remat | ₹ 50 Per Certificate + Actual CDSL Charges |
To know more about our Transaction & other charges, Click here. FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
What is a depository?
A depository is an institution that functions as a bank for securities (shares, debentures, GI securities, bonds, and MF). It holds securities in electronic format on behalf of the investor and provides services related to security transactions. In India, NSDL and CDSL are the two central depositories, and each broker is a member of one through which it offers Demat services to investors.
Who are depository participants?
Depository participants are stockbroking firms that provide investors with investment and depository services.
What are depository charges?
Depositories such as NSDL and CDSL collect charges for facilitating the transaction of securities. DP charges apply when you trade securities from your Demat account. Initially, DP charges apply to depository participants, which they pass on to investors.
Will Angel One charge me depository charges?
Yes, it is a standard industry practice. Angel One will collect DP charges on behalf of the depository and pass it on when you sell shares from your Demat account.
How are the DP charges calculated in Angel One?
The depositories charge a flat fee for all transactions; it is Rs 13 plus GST. But depository participants are free to charge a different amount. In Angel One, depository charges are the following. Rs 20 per debit transaction Rs 50 per transaction for BSDA transactions These fees are excluding taxes. Use a DP charges calculator to calculate total charges on your transaction.
Can I avoid paying DP charges?
If you are taking delivery of securities in your Demat account, you can’t avoid paying DP charges. However, if you close your intraday position, participate in BTST trading or the futures segment, you can avoid paying depository charges.
