Broker comparison

HDFC Sky vs.
SBI Securities

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Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Checked on Thu, 5 Nov, 2026

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Summary

Your goal decides

With one lot per order, HDFC Sky charges less options brokerage (₹20 per order). HDFC Sky: Flat-fee trading app of HDFC Securities, a bank-backed broker. SBI Securities: Bank-backed broker of the SBI group; on its free-opening Suvidha plan, options are charged per lot. Statutory charges such as STT are the same at both.

Flat-fee trading app of HDFC Securities, a bank-backed broker.

Bank-backed broker of the SBI group; on its free-opening Suvidha plan, options are charged per lot.

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsHDFC Sky app and web, NxtOption, TradingView, Open APISBI Securities app and web, TradingView charts, Options Arena
Product typesIndian Stocks, F&O, CommoditiesIndian Stocks, F&O, Commodities
Options tradingYes: NSE and BSE index and stock optionsYes: NSE and BSE index and stock options
Fee model₹20 per order on options · delivery ₹20 or 2.5%, whichever is lower₹50 per lot (Suvidha plan) on options · delivery 0.50% (Suvidha plan)
Account opening₹0₹0 (Suvidha plan)
Demat AMCFree in year 1; then ₹20 a monthFree in year 1; then the standard DP AMC (amount not stated on the plan page)
RegulationSEBI INZ000186937SEBI INZ000200032
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Platforms

HDFC Sky

HDFC Sky app and web, NxtOption, TradingView, Open API

SBI Securities

SBI Securities app and web, TradingView charts, Options Arena

Product types

HDFC Sky

Indian Stocks, F&O, Commodities

SBI Securities

Indian Stocks, F&O, Commodities

Options trading

HDFC Sky

Yes: NSE and BSE index and stock options

SBI Securities

Yes: NSE and BSE index and stock options

Fee model

HDFC Sky

₹20 per order on options · delivery ₹20 or 2.5%, whichever is lower

SBI Securities

₹50 per lot (Suvidha plan) on options · delivery 0.50% (Suvidha plan)

Account opening

HDFC Sky

₹0

SBI Securities

₹0 (Suvidha plan)

Demat AMC

HDFC Sky

Free in year 1; then ₹20 a month

SBI Securities

Free in year 1; then the standard DP AMC (amount not stated on the plan page)

Regulation

HDFC Sky

SEBI INZ000186937

SBI Securities

SEBI INZ000200032

More information

HDFC Sky

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SBI Securities

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

₹20 per order on options · delivery ₹20 or 2.5%, whichever is lower

Options brokerage
₹20 per order
Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
Free in year 1; then ₹20 a month
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₹50 per lot (Suvidha plan) on options · delivery 0.50% (Suvidha plan)

Options brokerage
₹50 per lot (Suvidha plan)
Account opening
₹0 (Suvidha plan)
Demat AMC
Free in year 1; then the standard DP AMC (amount not stated on the plan page)
See terms at provider

The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Real costs

What 20 options trades a month cost

HDFC Sky

Brokerage per order
₹20
All charges, 20 round trips
₹1,252
Per year
₹15,027

SBI Securities

Brokerage per lot
₹50
All charges, 20 round trips
₹2,668
Per year
₹32,019

Illustrative: one Nifty lot (65) bought and sold at ₹100, 20 times a month, including STT, exchange charges, SEBI fee, stamp duty and GST. Use your own numbers.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

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Provider information

Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Product range

Indian StocksF&OCommodities
Indian StocksF&OCommodities

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Trading platforms

HDFC Sky app and web, NxtOption, TradingView, Open API

Flat-fee trading app of HDFC Securities, a bank-backed broker.

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SBI Securities app and web, TradingView charts, Options Arena

Bank-backed broker of the SBI group; on its free-opening Suvidha plan, options are charged per lot.

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Regulation & security

SEBI INZ000186937

Regulatory information

SEBI INZ000200032

Regulatory information

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

Flat-fee trading app of HDFC Securities, a bank-backed broker.

  • Flat ₹20 per order on options
  • No account opening charge and no AMC in the first year
  • AMC of ₹20 a month from the second year
  • ₹50 + GST for each position the broker squares off

Bank-backed broker of the SBI group; on its free-opening Suvidha plan, options are charged per lot.

  • No account opening charge on the Suvidha plan
  • Options Arena for options trading
  • Per-lot options brokerage on the Suvidha plan
  • Other plans have different rates: read the plan table

Your questions

Frequently asked questions

Is HDFC Sky or SBI Securities cheaper for options trading?
With one lot per order, HDFC Sky charges less options brokerage (₹20 per order). Orders of several lots change the comparison, because per-lot brokerage grows with the number of lots. STT, exchange charges, the SEBI fee and stamp duty are the same at both.
Are HDFC Sky and SBI Securities regulated?
Both are SEBI-registered stock brokers and members of NSE and BSE.
Can I have accounts with both HDFC Sky and SBI Securities?
Yes. You can hold demat and trading accounts with more than one broker; each charges its own AMC.
Does the broker change STT or exchange charges?
No. STT (0.15% of premium on the sell side), exchange charges, the SEBI fee and stamp duty are the same at every broker. Only brokerage and account charges differ.

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Flat-fee trading app of HDFC Securities, a bank-backed broker.

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Bank-backed broker of the SBI group; on its free-opening Suvidha plan, options are charged per lot.

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