Rahul M.
5.0 out of 5Order placement is quick and the app rarely lags at market open.
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ICICI Direct Review
4.04.0 out of 58,740 user reviews· Bank-Based broker
Bank-backed broker offering a 3-in-1 account and deep research coverage.
Overview
- Founded
- 1995
- Customer base
- 90 lakh+
- Broker type
- Bank-Based
- Exchanges
- NSE, BSE, MCX
- Trading platforms
- Android, iOS, Web, Desktop
- Research
- Extensive
- Customer support
- Excellent
- App rating
- 3.9 / 5
Brokerage & Charges
Last updated 12 Aug 2026| Equity delivery | 0.29% (plan based, from ₹20/order) |
|---|---|
| Equity intraday | 0.029% (plan based) |
| Futures | 0.029% |
| Options | ₹35 per lot |
| Currency | ₹20 per order |
| Commodity | ₹20 per order |
| Account opening | Free |
| Annual maintenance (AMC) | ₹700 per year |
| DP charges | ₹18.5 + GST per scrip (sell) |
| Call & trade | ₹50 per order |
| Minimum balance | None |
Charges can change at any time and may differ by plan or segment. Verify the broker's current official tariff sheet before opening an account.
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Stocks
Mutual Funds
IPO
ETFs
Bonds
F&O
Commodity
Currency
Research
Algo/API
Margin Trading
- 3-in-1 bank + demat + trading
- Institutional-grade research
- Prime brokerage plans
- NRI trading
Pros
- Seamless bank integration
- Very strong research desk
- Trusted brand
Cons
- Higher default brokerage
- Higher annual maintenance charge
User Reviews
Sneha K.
4.0 out of 5Charges are transparent. Support took a day to respond but resolved my issue.
18 found this helpful
Arun P.
3.0 out of 5Good for delivery investing, but I would like deeper research reports.
9 found this helpful
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