Best Broker for Options Trading in India 2026
For F&O, flat ₹20 brokerage is table stakes — the differentiator is platform speed, option-chain tooling and analytics.
- #1
Dhan
Built for option traders: option chain, strategy builder, backtesting and TradingView charts; flat ₹20 F&O.
Delivery: ₹0 (free)F&O: ₹20/tradeMTF: ~12.49% p.a.AMC: ₹0 (free)Dhan charges & review → - #2
Zerodha
Kite + Sensibull integration, deepest liquidity and community; flat ₹20 F&O.
Delivery: ₹0 (free)F&O: ₹20/tradeMTF: ~14.6% p.a.AMC: ₹300/yearZerodha charges & review → - #3
Upstox
Fast execution and the best public API among discount brokers for algo/option strategies.
Delivery: ₹0 (free)F&O: ₹20/tradeMTF: ~18.25% p.a.AMC: ₹150/yearUpstox charges & review → - #4
Angel One
SmartAPI for algos plus bundled analytics; flat ₹20 F&O.
Delivery: ₹20/trade or 0.1% (lower, min ₹5)F&O: ₹20/tradeMTF: ~14.99% p.a.AMC: ₹0 first year, then ₹240/yearAngel One charges & review →
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