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ICICI Direct FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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ICICI Direct is a retail trading and investment service from ICICI Securities, the largest retail stock broker firm in India offering a wide range of investment options to the retail and institutional customers. ICICI Securities is part of ICICI Group, India's top financial service provider offering banking and other financial services. ICICI Secur...

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Which type of stockbroker ICICI Direct is?
ICICI Direct is a Full Service Broker.
In which stock or commodity exchanges in India I can trade through ICICI Direct?
ICICI Direct offers to trade at BSE, NSE.
How much ICICI Direct charge for trading account opening?
ICICI Direct charges ₹975 to open a trading account.
What are ICICI Direct annual maintenance charges (AMC) for a trading account?
₹0
How much ICICI Direct charge for Demat Account opening?
₹0
How much is ICICI Direct Demat Account Maintenance Charges (AMC)?
₹450
Is Demat account mandatory with a trading account at ICICI Direct?
Yes. Demat Account is mandatory when opening a trading account with ICICI Direct.
What are the ICICI Direct brokerage charges for equity delivery trading?
0.55%
How much does ICICI Direct charge for equity intraday trading (day trading of shares)?
0.275%
What are the ICICI Direct equity futures brokerage charges?
0.05% to 0.03%
How much ICICI Direct charges for equity options trading?
₹95 to ₹35 per lot
What are ICICI Direct commodity future brokerage charges?
NA
What are ICICI Direct commodity options brokerage charges?
NA
What are ICICI Direct currency derivatives (future) brokerage charges?
0.050% to 0.030%
ICICI Direct currency derivatives (options) brokerage charges?
₹25 to ₹10 per lot
How much is the minimum brokerage charged by ICICI Direct?
₹35 per trade
What are ICICI Direct transaction charges for equity delivery trading?
NSE ₹310 per Cr (0.0031%) | BSE ₹280 per Cr (0.0028%) (each side)
What are transaction charges for equity intraday trading (stock day trading)?
NSE ₹310 per Cr (0.0031%) | BSE ₹280 per Cr (0.0028%) (each side)
What are the equity futures exchange transaction charges at ICICI Direct?
₹180 per Cr (0.0018%)
ICICI Direct transaction charges for equity options trading?
₹5000 per Cr (0.05%) (on premium)
ICICI Direct transaction charges for futures (currency derivatives trading)?
₹120 per Cr (0.0012%)
ICICI Direct transaction charges for options (currency derivatives trading)?
₹5000 per Cr (0.05%) (on premium)
How much is the transaction charge for commodity trading at ICICI Direct?
NA
Does ICICI Direct offer equity (share) trading?
Yes. You can trade in the equity segment with ICICI Direct.
Can I apply for an IPO through ICICI Direct?
Yes. You can apply in IPO if you have a trading account with ICICI Direct.
Does ICICI Direct offer to invest in Mutual Funds?
Yes. You can buy/sell Mutual Fund if you have a trading account with ICICI Direct.
Can I buy or trade Bonds and NCD with ICICI Direct?
Yes. You can trade in bonds and NCD with ICICI Direct.
Does ICICI Direct offer commodity trading?
No. You can't trade in commodity segment with ICICI Direct.
Does ICICI Direct offer currency derivative trading?
Yes. You can trade in currency derivative segment with ICICI Direct.
Are there any other investment options available with ICICI Direct?
Equity, Derivatives, Currency, Mutual Funds, ETF, Insurance, FD/Bonds, Loans, Tax, ELocker, NPS
Does ICICI Direct offer order type bracket order (BO)?
No. ICICI Direct doesn't offer Bracket Orders (BO).
Does ICICI Direct offer cover order?
Yes. Cover Order (CO) is available with ICICI Direct.
Does ICICI Direct offer Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) order?
Yes. BTST orders are available with ICICI Direct.
Does ICICI Direct offer order type sell today buy tomorrow (STBT)?
No. STBT order is not available with ICICI Direct.
Does ICICI Direct offer after trading hours order or after-market order (AMO) or off-market orders? Can I place orders after trading hours; the orders which get executed when the market opens next time? Can I place an order when the market is closed?
No. You cannot place 'After Trading Hours' Order with ICICI Direct. The After Hour Sessions enable you to place orders even when the market is closed. The timings of the After Hour Order varies by broker to broker. Most brokers allow to place the AMO orders between 3:30 PM to 9:00 AM on trading day and 24 hrs on the non-trading day (weekends or trading holidays).

Note: After hour facility for order placement may not be available in certain segments. Please check with the broker for more detail about this service.
Can I place Good Till Cancelled (GTC) orders though ICICI Direct?
Yes. You can place GTC Orders with ICICI Direct. With Good Till Cancelled trading orders; order remains in the system until you cancel it or they get executed.
Does ICICI Direct offer margin funding for share/commodity trading?
Yes. Margin funding is available when trading with ICICI Direct. Please contact ICICI Direct for more detail as this feature may not be available to all the customers.
ICICI Direct uses which trading platform or trading software?
ICICIdirect.com (website), Trade Racer, ICICIDirect Mobile App
What is ICICI Direct intraday square-off time?
ICICI Direct square-off intraday trades at 3:30 PM.
Does ICICI Direct offer 24x7 customer service?
No. ICICI Direct doesn't provide 24x7 customer service.
Does ICICI Direct provide customer support through Online Chat?
No. ICICI Direct doesn't provide customer service through Chat service online.
Does ICICI Direct offer customer service through local branch offices or broker franchise?
Yes. ICICI Direct offer customer service through local branch offices, local partners and franchises.
Does ICICI Direct publish daily market research reports?
Yes
Does ICICI Direct provide trading tips or investment strategies?
Yes. ICICI Direct provide free tips for stock and commodity trading to its customers.

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