HDFC SKY Review — Pricing, Research & Support

HDFC SKY is HDFC Securities’ discount broking app with flat-fee pricing, in-app research, and all the usual segments (Equity, F&O, Currency, Commodity, ETFs, IPOs, MF). Highlights include ₹0 account opening, zero brokerage for the first 30 days, and a flat ₹20 per order (or a small % cap) thereafter.

Pricing

Charge	What You Pay	Notes
Account Opening	₹0	Zero account opening; zero brokerage for first 30 days
Brokerage (Equity / Derivatives / Currency / Commodity / ETF)	₹20 or 0.1% (whichever is lower) per order	Flat pricing model across segments
Demat AMC	₹20 / month	Free for first year
Payment Gateway	UPI: Free Netbanking: as per bank

Source details: Official pages list ₹0 opening, 0 brokerage for 30 days, then ₹20/order; AMC ₹20/month (free first year); UPI free. Segment-wise FAQs reiterate ₹20/ order (with % caps in some pages) across F&O/Currency/Commodity. Always confirm the exact % cap shown at checkout, as copy differs across pages

Platform & Segments

Segments: Stocks, ETFs, F&O, Currency, Commodity, IPOs, MTF, Mutual Funds, Stock SIP.
Tools: Option chain, OI analysis, heatmaps, FII/DII flows, research dashboard, and “market prediction” surfaces.
Brokerage calculator and learning resources available on-site.

Research & Recommendations

HDFC SKY taps HDFC Securities’ research—stock ideas and reports appear inside the app/web even if you don’t bank with HDFC. That’s a differentiator vs pure “no-frills” discount brokers.

Support & Service

Brand backing: Runs under HDFC Securities; branch & call-n-trade infra exists at the parent level.
Promotions: Youth/first-time investor plans are marketed via SKY Learn pages—check eligibility (e.g., 18–25 years) and benefits before opting.

Pros

Simple flat ₹20 per order; ₹0 opening; first-year AMC free.
In-app research from an established house (HDFC Securities).
UPI funding free, broad segment coverage, and handy option / OI tools.

Cons

Some official pages show slightly different caps / wording (₹20 or 0.1% vs other % / segment FAQs). Verify the exact slab during checkout.
Advanced traders may still want deeper analytics / third-party scanners.
Support experience depends on HDFC Securities channels; pure app-only support expectations should be set accordingly.

eBharat.com

If you want a flat-fee discount broker with recognizable research and first-year cost breaks (₹0 opening, AMC free), HDFC SKY is an easy on-ramp. Confirm the exact brokerage cap shown on your pricing page and you’re set.

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₹0 account opening, zero brokerage for 30 days, and flat ₹20 per order after. Try the research dashboard and OI tools.

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