The side-by-side comparison of HDFC Securities and AxisDirect NRI Account. Compare HDFC Securities Vs AxisDirect NRI Account brokerage charges, exposure margin, demat account and AMC. Read AxisDirect and HDFC Securities NRI Account reviews.
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Our HDFC Securities Ltd comparison with Axis Securities highlights the major differences between two brokers. Find the best between HDFC Securities and AxisDirect NRI Account.
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| About the Broker | HDFC, a leading private bank in India, offers online trading and investment services in India Stock Market to NRIs located across the globe. HDFC NRI 3-in-1 Account offers a seamless trading experience to NRIs. It offers an integrated NRI trading acc... | Axis Bank, the 3rd largest private bank in India, offers a 4-in-1 account to NRI customers. This account is a combination of a PIS & Non-PIS Bank Account, Trading Account, and Demat Account.
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| Account Type | NRI Account | NRI Account |
| Special Offer | Zerodha (Flat Rs 20 Per Trade) Special Offer - Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today. | Special Offer: Zero Intraday Brokerage with Axis Direct! MTF Interest ā 9.99% p.a. ā± 5 min | 100% Online | Paperless |
| Ā | HDFC Securities | AxisDirect |
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| NRI Account Opening Fees | ā¹2500 | ā¹2500 |
| NRI Account AMC | ā¹0 | ā¹0 |
| NRI Demat Account Opening Fees | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| NRI Demat Account AMC | Rs 750 | Rs 750 (free for 1st year) |
| PIS Account AMC | ||
| RBI approval for PIS (One time) | ā¹500 + GST | ā¹500 + GST |
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| Account Type | HDFC Securities NRI Account | AxisDirect NRI Account |
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| Equity Delivery | 0.75% | 0.75% |
| Equity Futures | 0.025% (Both Buy & Sell) | 0.05% |
| Equity Options | ā¹100 per lot | Intraday: 1p per lot, Carry Forward: ā¹10 per lot |
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| Other Brokerage Charges | Minimum Brokerage: ā¹25, PIS AMC: ā¹1000 | PIS Acct AMC: ā¹1,500, Minimum Brokerage ā¹50 |
| TDS Charges on Long Term Gain (Holding > 365 Days) | 11.96% | 11.96% |
| TDS Charges on Short Term Gain (Holding <= 365 Days) | 17.94% | 17.94% |
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| SEBI Charges | 0.00005% (ā¹5/Crore) | 0.00005% (ā¹5/Crore) |
| Goods and Services Tax (GST) | 18% on (brokerage + transaction charges) | 18% on (brokerage + transaction charges) |
| Stamp Duty | 0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover. | 0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover. |
| Ā | HDFC Securities Margin | AxisDirect Margin |
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| Equity Delivery | 1x | 1x |
| Equity Futures | 1x | 1x |
| Equity Options | 1x | 1x |
1x margin means Full SPAN + Exposure margins defined by the exchange across Equity and Derivatives (Equity F&O, currency and commodity) segments. This means the broker does not offer any additional leverage. | ||
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| Ā | HDFC Securities Review | AxisDirect Review |
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| Ā | 231 Customer Reviews Ā Ā Ā  | 89 Customer Reviews Ā Ā Ā |
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| Broker Rating | HDFC Securities is Rated 2.1 / 5 based on 231 customer reviews | AxisDirect is Rated 2.0 / 5 based on 89 customer reviews |
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| Ā | HDFC Securities Enquire | HDFC Securities Enquire |
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| Contact Broker | Invest brokerage-free Equity Delivery and Direct Mutual Funds (truly no brokerage). Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today. | Zero Intraday Brokerage with Axis Direct! MTF Interest ā 9.99% p.a. ā± 5 min | 100% Online | Paperless |
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| Other Investment Options | Bonds, Equity F&O, ETFs |
| Ā | HDFC Securities | AxisDirect |
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| Customer Care Number | +91 2267 6061 61 | +91 22 4257 0809 |
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Conclusion | HDFC is a good choice for NRIs to trade and invest in stocks, mutual funds and other investment products in India. Barring NRIs from the USA and Canada, it offers a convenient way to invest online. HDFC is a full-service broker offering services like RM, NRI support desk, free research, and tips, etc., to help NRIs take informed trading decisions. It also offers loan against securities held in the demat accounts. The GTC and AMO order helps NRIs in placing orders as per their convenience. | AxisDirect is a good choice as a stock broker for NRIs looking to invest in stocks, derivatives, mutual funds and IPOs in India. The company offers 4-in-1 account and good trading software and investment tools to its customers. Also, the brokerage charges of the company are competitive among full-service brokers. Axis provides many customer-friendly features to NRIs like AMO orders, Call & Trade and Relationship Manager for quick assistance. |
| Promo / Offers | Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds
| AxisDirectSpecial OfferZero Intraday Brokerage with Axis Direct!
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