Kotak Securities Vs Alice Blue NRI Account Comparison

1. Offers integrated 3-in-1 Trinity account for fast and smooth trading experience.
2. Part of the reputed Kotak group
3. Branch offices in New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, and Mauritius.
4. AMO and GTC order types make it easy for NRIs to place orders at any time.
5. A dedicated research team for expert advice and recommendations
6. Offers a range of advanced online trading platforms and tools.
7. Offers online mutual fund, IPO and NCD investment facility.

1. The brokerage charges are higher in comparison to discount stock broker like Zerodha and Prostocks. Kotak brokerage charges for equity delivery us 1% whereas Prostocks charges fixed Rs 100 per order. So, if your trade value is Rs 1 lakh, you pay a brokerage of Rs 1000 with Kotak whereas Prostocks will charge you just Rs 100.

• Alice Blue does not offer NRI trading and demat account.

Kotak Securities is a full-service broker. It offers convenient stock trading and investment to NRIs through its 3-in-1 account. In addition, you get advanced trading software, researched advice and dedicated RM assistance. Kotak Sec brokerage charges are on the higher side. Kotak Sec has offices in New York, London, Dubai, Singapore, and Mauritius which makes it easy for NRIs based in these locations to avail services or get grievances redressed locally.

Alice Blue, the Bangalore based financial service provider, doesn't offer services to NRI customer. If you are an NRI and looking for an online discount broker for investing in India, you should consider Zerodha or ProStocks.

If you recently become an NRI and have a resident account with Alice Blue, you have to close it and open a new account with another broker who offers NRI services.