Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath Uncovers Hidden DP Charges Impacting Stock Market Returns

• Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath reveals the often-overlooked DP (Depository Participant) charges that silently reduce stock market returns.
• DP charges are levied when shares are debited from a demat account and transferred to the clearing corporation upon selling.
• While Zerodha charges a flat ₹13.5 + GST per transaction, some brokers charge a percentage of the sale value, potentially leading to higher fees.
• Some brokers charge DP fees for every sell transaction, even if selling the same stock multiple times a day, unlike Zerodha's single daily charge.
• Investors often miss these charges, which accumulate over time, significantly impacting overall earnings despite seemingly low brokerage.