What are the timings, charges, and tax rules for gifting stocks on FYERS?

What are the timings and charges for gifting stocks on FYERS?


When you gift securities on FYERS, you need to follow the applicable gifting timings and complete the CDSL authorisation process. FYERS does not charge a platform fee for security gifting, but standard DP charges apply for each stock or ISIN transferred.

The gifting feature is available only on trading days and cannot be used on weekends or market holidays.

Gifting timings on FYERS

You can initiate a gifting transaction between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM on any trading day.

If the request is placed within this window, the CDSL authorisation link is sent after 7:00 PM on the same trading day. The authorisation link remains valid until 11:00 PM.

Once the authorisation is completed successfully, the gifted securities are credited to the receiver’s Demat account on the next trading day.

Charges for gifting stocks

FYERS does not charge any platform fee for using the gifting feature. However, standard depository charges apply as per CDSL rules.

A flat DP charge of ₹12.5 + 18% GST per stock/ISIN is applicable for each gift transaction.

What if?

ScenarioSolution
What if I place a gift request before 7:00 PM on a trading day?The request will be considered for processing on the same trading day, and the CDSL authorisation link will be sent after 7:00 PM.
What if I do not complete CDSL authorisation by 11:00 PM?The gift request will not be processed. You will need to initiate the gift transaction again.
What if I place a gift request on a weekend or market holiday?The gifting feature is unavailable on weekends and market holidays. You can initiate the request on the next trading day.
What if I gift multiple securities?The DP charge applies per stock/ISIN included in the gift transaction.
What if the authorisation is completed successfully?The gifted shares will be credited to the receiver’s demat account on the next trading day.

Last updated: 22 May 2026

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