Upstox
Budget-conscious traders who want Pro-style charts and quick onboarding. Popular discount broker with Upstox Pro for charts and a focus on fast account opening. Used widely for equity, F&O and IPO applications.
Score 8.2/10 · Fees verified 20 Aug 2026 · Partner / referral link available
Account opening
Free online account opening
AMC
Often ₹0 / promotional AMC (confirm current plan)
Equity delivery
About ₹20 per order on many plans
Intraday / F&O
About ₹20 per order · About ₹20 per order
Overview
Popular discount broker with Upstox Pro for charts and a focus on fast account opening. Used widely for equity, F&O and IPO applications.
Best for: Budget-conscious traders who want Pro-style charts and quick onboarding
Why EnrichReturns highlights it: Fast KYC, Upstox Pro charting and competitive flat fees.
Type: discount · Depository: CDSL
Score breakdown
Pricing
8.4
Platform
8.6
Products
8.5
Suitability
8.2
Research
7.0
Support
7.5
Convenience
9.0
Transparency
7.8
Indicative fee model (for estimators)
- Opening: ₹0
- AMC / year: ₹0
- Delivery / order: ₹20
- Intraday / order: ₹20
- F&O / order: ₹20
- DP / sell: ₹20
Verified 20 Aug 2026. Source: https://upstox.com/charges/. Statutory charges extra.
Highlights
- Upstox Pro charting suite
- Fast digital KYC for many applicants
- API access for developers
Platforms & segments
Platforms: Upstox Pro, Upstox app
Segments: Equity, Intraday, F&O, Commodity, Currency, Mutual funds, IPO, Bonds
DP charges: About ₹20 + GST per sell (confirm)
Pros
- Competitive flat fees
- Good charting
- Quick signup
Cons
- Delivery may not be free depending on plan
- Confirm AMC after offers expire
How to open (typical 3 steps)
- Open the broker link and continue in their app or web signup.
- Complete KYC (PAN, Aadhaar/eSign, bank proof, selfie as required).
- Activate segments you need and start investing.
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About Upstox demat account
Broker demat account page with indicative charges, platforms, pros/cons and an open-account link.
How it works
Review AMC and brokerage, then complete KYC on the broker’s official site.
Practical tips
Prefer partner links only when you intend to use that referral; otherwise use the official website button.
Important to know
Fees change — confirm on the broker tariff sheet. Not investment advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Upstox demat account opening free?
- Free online account opening. Always confirm the current offer and KYC requirements on the broker website before you apply.
- What are Upstox brokerage charges?
- Indicative charges — equity delivery: About ₹20 per order on many plans; intraday: About ₹20 per order; F&O: About ₹20 per order. AMC: Often ₹0 / promotional AMC (confirm current plan). DP: About ₹20 + GST per sell (confirm). Verified 20 Aug 2026 against https://upstox.com/charges/.
- What is the EnrichReturns score for Upstox?
- 8.2/10 using our published weights (pricing, platform, products, suitability, research, support, convenience, transparency). Editorial estimate only — not a SEBI rating.
- How do I open a Upstox account from EnrichReturns?
- Use the Open account / Visit website button on this page. You complete KYC on Upstox’s site. EnrichReturns does not process applications.
- Are fees guaranteed?
- No. Charges, AMC waivers and promos change. Treat figures as educational comparisons only.