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Tiered lifetime plans from 0.50% down to 0.07% delivery

3.8/ 5App: 3.9/5
  • Since 2005
  • Delivery 0.50% (Prosperity lifetime)
  • AMC Retail SOA: Axis-bank customers Nil 1st yr then Rs.750/yr; others Rs.350 1st yr then Rs.750/yr (BSDA/holding slabs separate)
Open an account with AxisDirectCompare AxisDirect →SEBI-registered stockbroker | Member: NSE, BSE, MCX

Reviewed by LetsInvest Research DeskUpdated 14 Sept 2026Pricing verified 14 Sept 2026How we test

Fees & pricing3.5
Trading platforms4.0
Customer support4.1
Research & education4.4
Ease of opening3.8

Overview

Axis Securities' AxisDirect sells lifetime subscription tiers that step delivery from 0.50% to 0.07% and intraday to 0.01%, with a ₹10-per-order options headline and digital nil opening.

Best for: High-volume Axis Bank customers willing to prepay a lifetime tier.

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Lifetime slabs reward scale down to 0.07%
  • Full shelf: MF, IPO, bonds, US stocks, NRI desk plus research
  • Digital nil opening with transparent plan terms

Watch out for

  • Default 0.50% plus ₹25 minimum is among the priciest
  • Upfront non-refundable fees up to ₹9,999 + GST
  • Options grid, DP and AMC need tariff confirmation

Fees & charges

Account charges

Account openingOne-time charge to open your demat + trading account. Many discount brokers have made this free.
NIL (digital)✓ Verified 14/9/2026Source: AxisDirect subscription plans · Static-verified
Annual maintenance (AMC)Yearly demat maintenance, charged by the broker (separate from CDSL/NSDL custodian fees). Often free for the first year.
Retail SOA: Axis-bank customers Nil 1st yr then Rs.750/yr; others Rs.350 1st yr then Rs.750/yr (BSDA/holding slabs separate)✓ Verified 22/9/2026Source: AxisDirect subscription plans · Static-verified

Equity

Equity deliveryBrokerage when you buy shares and hold them overnight or longer. This is the charge long-term investors should minimise.
0.50% (Prosperity lifetime)✓ Verified 14/9/2026Source: AxisDirect subscription plans · Static-verified
IntradayBrokerage on same-day buy-sell trades. Percentage caps (e.g. 0.03%) protect small orders from the flat fee.
0.05% (Prosperity)✓ Verified 14/9/2026Source: AxisDirect subscription plans · Static-verified

Derivatives (F&O)

OptionsPer-order charge for options buying/selling. Excludes STT, exchange and SEBI charges, which apply equally everywhere.
₹10 per order (online headline)✓ Verified 14/9/2026Source: AxisDirect subscription plans · Static-verified
FuturesPer-order charge for futures trades. Same statutory extras as options apply on top.
0.05% (Prosperity)✓ Verified 14/9/2026Source: AxisDirect subscription plans · Static-verified
Source & freshness
Source
Each broker's official pricing page (per-row source links above)
Timeliness
Static-verified
Verified
22/9/2026
Method
reported
Note
Re-checked against official pages; unverified rows show Confirming. Never a live tick.

Sources: official broker pricing pages. Figures marked “Confirming” are being re-verified — always confirm before trading.

What you can invest in

Stocks (delivery)
✓ Yes
Intraday
✓ Yes
Futures & options
✓ Yes
Mutual funds
✓ Yes
IPOIPO + NRI desk
✓ Yes
US stocksGlobal investing via Vested
✓ Yes
Trading API
—

Platforms & features

platforms

  • Mobile app✓ · AxisDirect app (Android + iOS)

investing

  • IPO investing✓ · IPO + NRI desk
  • US stocks✓ · Global investing via Vested

research

  • Research & advisory✓ · 25+ analysts covering 110+ companies

support

  • Customer support✓ · Helpdesk + 44 branches

Support & company

Customer support

Helpdesk + 44 branches

Company facts

Founded
2005
Regulation
SEBI-registered stockbroker | Member: NSE, BSE, MCX
Our verdict
Powerful full-service shelf, but only good value on paid Elite or Platinum tiers.

How to open a AxisDirect account

  1. Start your application

    Open the AxisDirect signup with your mobile number and email — it takes about 10 minutes.

  2. Complete e-KYC

    Verify with PAN, Aadhaar-based OTP, a live selfie and your bank proof (cancelled cheque or statement).

  3. E-sign documents

    Digitally sign the account-opening form and nomination details via Aadhaar e-sign.

  4. Get your client ID

    Activation usually takes 24–48 hours. Your login credentials arrive by email and SMS.

Start your AxisDirect application

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