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Best broker for intraday trading
Same-day trades live and die on per-order cost, execution speed and charts. Here's the data-driven ranking.
Intraday profitability is mostly cost control: flat ~₹20/order brokerage plus STT (0.025% sell side), exchange, GST and stamp on every leg. The ranking weights low intraday fees and trader-grade platforms.
Before scaling up, run your typical trade through the full brokerage calculator to see the break-even move — most beginners underestimate it.
Top pick
Zerodha
Match score: 81/100
- ✓Trader-grade platforms
- ✓Trading API available
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Ranked by the same transparent scorer as the find-my-broker quiz (editorial rating + persona fit over live fee data) — a starting point, not advice. Verify pricing before opening an account.
FAQs
What matters most in an intraday broker?
Low flat per-order brokerage, fast execution with minimal downtime, good charting, and sensible margin policies.
How much do charges eat into intraday profits?
Often ₹40–60+ per round-trip order all-in. On small trades that can exceed the profit — size positions so charges stay under ~10% of expected gain.