What are the applicable charges for transacting in G-Secs, T-Bills, and SDLs?

What are the applicable charges for transacting in G-Secs, T-Bills, and SDLs?

FYERS offers commission-free investments in Government Securities (G-Secs), Treasury Bills (T-Bills), and State Development Loans (SDLs), making it cost-effective for retail investors to participate in debt markets.

Charges overview

  • Primary market investments: No brokerage or commission is charged by FYERS for applying to G-Secs, T-Bills, or SDLs.
  • Secondary market transactions:
    • Buying: No brokerage
    • Selling before maturity: Charges are the same as selling equities from your Demat account.

You can view the exact breakdown of these charges by visiting FYERS’ Charges List.

What if...

ScenarioResolution
You sell before maturityStandard DP (Depository Participant) charges apply, similar to equity sales.
You're holding till maturityNo exit charges are applied at maturity payout.
If you plan to hold till maturity, investing through the primary market is completely free of cost at FYERS.

Last updated: 26 Jun 2025

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