23 Feb 2026 | 5 Mins Read
Kamath warns hidden trading charges can offset low brokerage benefits
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Nithin Kamath of Zerodha warns investors about DP charges, often-overlooked fees that can significantly increase trading costs. DP charges can be flat fees or percentages of transaction value, and multiple charges can be levied on multiple sell transactions in a day. At Zerodha, the DP charge is Rs 13.5 plus GST per transaction, or a percentage of sell value.