DP charges
A fee your depository participant charges when shares are sold out of your demat account.
DP charges are what your depository participant, usually your broker, charges when you sell shares from your demat account. It’s a flat fee per company sold, not a percentage, and each DP sets and publishes its own rate. It sits alongside brokerage and STT. See the real cost of buying shares.
Questions people ask
What are DP charges?
A fee for moving shares out of your demat account when you sell. The depository charges your depository participant a fee per sale, and your DP charges you its own published rate.
Are DP charges charged when I buy shares?
Generally no. SEBI's depository FAQ says transaction fees are usually charged on sell transactions. Check your DP's tariff for what it charges.
How much are DP charges?
It depends on your DP. CDSL charges DPs a flat 3.50 rupees per debit under its tariff from October 2024, and each DP adds its own charge. DPs must publish their tariffs.
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