Dhan vs Groww: brokerage, DP charge and the same trades compared
Which costs less to trade?
3 of 6
trades cost less at Dhan; the other 3 cost the same.
Read · India Brokerage Calculator · Link to this fact
Delivery, 50 shares: Dhan ₹71.41 · Groww ₹127.46 our arithmetic
Trade totals: every charge and tax on a buy and a sell, our arithmetic on published rates judged. Rates: each broker's own, standard retail plan, read 15 October 2026.
The costs beginners compare
| Cost | Dhan | Groww |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery, ₹5,000 trade judged | ₹26.08 ₹20.89 less 10 shares, ₹500 in, ₹520 out | ₹46.97 ₹20.89 more 10 shares, ₹500 in, ₹520 out |
| Intraday, ₹10,000 trade judged | ₹10.69 ₹16.60 less 10 shares, ₹1,000 in, ₹1,010 out | ₹27.29 ₹16.60 more 10 shares, ₹1,000 in, ₹1,010 out |
| F&O brokerage | ₹20 Same Per order, futures and options | ₹20 Same Per order, futures and options |
| DP charge | ₹12.50 + GST ₹8.85 lower with GST Per scrip sold from delivery, ₹14.75 with GST | ₹20 + GST ₹8.85 higher with GST Per scrip sold from delivery, ₹23.60 with GST |
Where they differ
Dhan and Groww differ on equity delivery and equity intraday brokerage and match on futures and options; their DP charges differ too. Brokerage is per executed order; tap Source for the broker's own words. "Not stated" is not "free".
- Equity delivery DiffersDhan: ₹0No brokerage · read 15 Oct 2026
Sourcedhan.co
Equity (Delivery) Equity (Intraday) Equity (MTF) Brokerage ₹ 0 (Zero Brokerage)
dhan.coGroww: ₹20 or 0.1%Per executed order, whichever is lower, min ₹5 · read 15 Oct 2026Sourcegroww.in
Equity Brokerage ₹ 20 0.1% per executed order whichever is lower, minimum ₹5
groww.in - Equity intraday DiffersDhan: ₹20 or 0.03%Per executed order, whichever is lower · read 15 Oct 2026
Sourcedhan.co
For Equity & ETFs Intraday and MTF ₹20 or 0.03% of trade value per executed order, whichever is lower.
dhan.coGroww: ₹20 or 0.1%Per executed order, whichever is lower, min ₹5 · read 15 Oct 2026Sourcegroww.in
Equity Brokerage ₹ 20 0.1% per executed order whichever is lower, minimum ₹5
groww.in - Futures Same at bothDhan: ₹20Per executed order · read 15 Oct 2026
Sourcedhan.co
For All Segment Options & Futures ₹20 per executed order for equity & commodity F&O.
dhan.coGroww: ₹20Per executed order · read 15 Oct 2026Sourcegroww.in
Futures & Options Brokerage ₹ 20 per executed order (Equity/Commodity F&O)
groww.in - Options Same at bothDhan: ₹20Per executed order · read 15 Oct 2026
Sourcedhan.co
For All Segment Options & Futures ₹20 per executed order for equity & commodity F&O.
dhan.coGroww: ₹20Per executed order · read 15 Oct 2026Sourcegroww.in
Futures & Options Brokerage ₹ 20 per executed order (Equity/Commodity F&O)
groww.in - DP charge Depository charge, per scrip soldDhan: ₹12.50+ GST ₹8.85 lower with GSTPer scrip on a delivery sell, ₹14.75 with 18% GST · read 15 Oct 2026
Sourcedhan.co
DP Transaction Charges ₹ 12.50 / instruction / ISIN + GST.
dhan.coGroww: ₹20+ GST ₹8.85 higher with GSTPer scrip on a delivery sell, ₹23.60 with 18% GST · read 15 Oct 2026Sourcegroww.in
DP charges (per sell transaction) ₹0 BUY SELL Depository: ₹3.5 (male) and ₹3.25 (female) Groww: ₹16.5 … 18% GST On Brokerage, DP charges
groww.in
Taxes and exchange charges (STT, NSE, SEBI, stamp duty, GST) are the same at every broker: see the calculator's table.
The same six trades at both
Total charges on each round trip (a buy and a sell): brokerage, STT, NSE and SEBI charges, stamp duty, GST and, on delivery, the DP charge judged. NSE rates read 15 October 2026. Tap a total to open that trade in the calculator.
Dhan costs less on 3 of 6 trades; 3 cost the same
6 trades · read 15 Oct 2026
Lower total at Dhan 3 · at Groww 0 · same 3
Static viewthe figures are written out beside this chart
| Trade | Dhan | Groww |
|---|---|---|
| Intraday, 100 shares₹1,000 in, ₹1,010 out, ₹1,00,000 a side | ₹82.97 Same Brokerage ₹40 | ₹82.97 Same Brokerage ₹40 |
| Intraday, 10 shares₹1,000 in, ₹1,010 out, ₹10,000 a side | ₹10.69 ₹16.60 less Brokerage ₹6.03 | ₹27.29 ₹16.60 more Brokerage ₹20.10 |
| Delivery, 50 shares₹500 in, ₹520 out, ₹25,000 a side | ₹71.41 ₹56.05 less Brokerage ₹0 | ₹127.46 ₹56.05 more Brokerage ₹40 |
| Delivery, 10 shares₹500 in, ₹520 out, ₹5,000 a side | ₹26.08 ₹20.89 less Brokerage ₹0 | ₹46.97 ₹20.89 more Brokerage ₹10.20 |
| Futures, 500 units₹1,500 in, ₹1,510 out, ₹7,50,000 a side | ₹473.97 Same Brokerage ₹40 | ₹473.97 Same Brokerage ₹40 |
| Options, 75 unitspremium ₹100 in, ₹120 out, ₹7,500 a side | ₹67.86 Same Brokerage ₹40 | ₹67.86 Same Brokerage ₹40 |
On 50 shares bought for delivery at ₹500 and sold at ₹520, total charges come to ₹71.41 at Dhan and ₹127.46 at Groww, according to TradingLookup's India Brokerage Charges data (October 2026).
Our notes on the pages we read
- Dhan: One line covers futures and options (F&O tab not in saved text); Plus GST; page says per instruction per ISIN, not explicitly per sell.
- Groww: One 'Equity' brokerage line covers delivery and intraday; Male/default: ₹3.5 depository + ₹16.5 Groww = ₹20 + 18% GST; female ₹19.75 + GST; One F&O line covers futures and options.
What this page leaves out
- One plan each: the standard retail plan for resident individuals, after any first-30-days offer.
- Account opening and maintenance (AMC) fees, MTF interest, pledge, auto square-off and call-and-trade fees: not in our data yet for either broker.
- Apps, research, order types and service: this page compares charges only.
- Rates change. Check the dates above and each broker's own page before you trade.
Data, not advice. Both brokers serve Indian residents; this page is not an offer or a recommendation, this comparison has no paid links, and we earn nothing from it. Found an error? Tell us.
More
- Dhan chargesEvery segment, with the receipt
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