Minimizing NSE Futures Trading Costs - Exchange Fees & Taxes

[Danish1992]

I am an active algorithmic trader of futures on NSE. Currently, I am trading with a zero per trade brokerage provider. Clearing fees is also zero. Instead, I am paying fixed monthly brokerage.

I wanted to understand what is the best way to reduce per trade costs?

Is there any way around paying STT, Exchange Turnover Charges, SEBI Fees and GST etc. for intra-day futures traders?

Is there any membership I can take at NSE to reduce any of these charges?

Thank you! Looking forward to the responses.

[RahulKhanna]

@Danish1992

Is there any membership I can take at NSE to reduce any of these charges?

Thank you! Looking forward to the responses.

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