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AMC, DP charges and the other lines that show up in the ledger
Published by The Retail Trader · AUG 05, 2026 · Features
Sometimes small debits show up in the ledger whose source is not clear. They are mostly demat side charges, and they are separate from brokerage.
AMC, the annual maintenance charge, is the yearly cost of keeping the account active. Some accounts do not have it, and some charge it once for a lifetime.
DP charges apply on every sell transaction — they are per scrip, not on quantity. So when selling a small quantity they look large in percentage terms.
These can also appear in the ledger:
• Pledge and unpledge charges, if collateral has been used.
• Physical statement or courier charges.
• Call and trade charges, if an order was given by phone.
• Auto square off charges, if the broker closed a position.
The DP charge is per scrip, so selling the same stock in small pieces many times gets expensive. Selling the whole quantity in a single transaction is often the simplest saving that nobody notices.
This article is for educational purposes only — it is not a buy or sell recommendation, makes no guaranteed-return claim, and is not advisory. Rules, rates and mechanics are changed from time to time by the exchanges, SEBI and RBI, so verify every number yourself with your broker or an official source.