ICICIdirect Vs Sahi (Compare ICICIdirect and Sahi)

ICICIdirect Vs Sahi

Incorporated in 2000, ICICIdirect is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 154 branches across India. Incorporated in 2023, Sahi is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 0 branches across India.

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
Type of Broker	Full Service Broker	Discount Broker
Exchnage Membership	BSE, NSE	BSE, NSE
Year of Incorporation	2000	2023
Number of Branches	154	0
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ICICIdirect Vs Sahi Charges & AMC

ICICIdirect trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Sahi account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). ICICIdirect Demat Account AMC Charges is For Individual account: Rs. 700 p.a. and Sahi Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0 (Free).

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
Trading Account Opening Charges	Rs 0 (Free)	Rs 0 (Free)
Trading Account AMC Charges	Rs 0 (Free)	Rs 0 (Free)
Demat Account Opening Charges	Rs 0 (Free)	Rs 0 (Free)
Demat Account AMC Charges	For Individual account: Rs. 700 p.a.	Rs 0 (Free)

ICICIdirect Vs Sahi Brokerage

ICICIdirect brokerage charges for equity is 0.29% and intraday is 0.029% whereas Sahi brokerage charges for equity is Rs 10 per executed order and intraday is Rs 10 per executed order.

Account Type	ICICIdirect ICICI Direct Moneysaver Plan	Sahi
Fixed Charges	NA
Equity Delivery	0.29%	Rs 10 per executed order
Equity Intraday	0.029%	Rs 10 per executed order
Equity Futures	0.029%	Rs 10 per executed order
Equity Options	Rs 49 per lot	Rs 10 per executed order
Currency Futures	Rs 20 per order
Currency Options	Rs 20 per order
Commodity Futures	Rs 20 per order
Commodity Options	Rs 20 per order
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: Trade free for the first 30 days, then pay flat ₹10 per order. Get AI Indicators, OI tools & Scalper Mode & more — all in one platform. Open an instant account (FREE) with Sahi.com and start trading today.

ICICIdirect Vs Sahi Brokerage Plan 2

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
Account Type	Prime Plan - 299
Fixed Charges	Rs 299 yearly
Equity Delivery	0.25%	Rs 10 per executed order
Equity Intraday	0.025%	Rs 10 per executed order
Equity Futures	0.025%	Rs 10 per executed order
Equity Options	Rs 49 per lot	Rs 10 per executed order
Currency Futures	Rs 20 per order
Currency Options	Rs 20 per order
Commodity Futures	Rs 20 per lot
Commodity Options	Rs 20 per lot
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ICICIdirect Vs Sahi Brokerage Plan 3

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
Account Type	Prime Plan - 9999
Fixed Charges	Rs 9999 one time
Equity Delivery	0.07%	Rs 10 per executed order
Equity Intraday	0.007%	Rs 10 per executed order
Equity Futures	0.007%	Rs 10 per executed order
Equity Options	Rs 9 per lot	Rs 10 per executed order
Currency Futures	Rs 20 per order
Currency Options	Rs 20 per order
Commodity Futures	Rs 20 per lot
Commodity Options	Rs 20 per lot
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ICICIdirect Charges Vs Sahi

Minimum Brokerage	No minimum brokerage (Moneysaver Plan)	Rs 10
Other Charges	Daily MTF Interest Rates: 0.049% | Yearly Margin Trading Interest: 17.99%
Call & Trade Charges	Rs 50 per trade
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ICICIdirect Vs Sahi Leverage (Margin)

ICICIdirect margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Sahi margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
Equity Delivery	100% of trade value (1x leverage)	100% of trade value (1x leverage)
Equity Intraday	Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage)	Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage)
F&O (Eq, Curr, Comm)	100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage)	100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage)
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Compare ICICIdirect and Sahi Features

The trading platforms offered ICICIdirect include ICICI Direct.com (website), ICICI Direct Mobile App. Sahi offers Sahi : Options & Stock Trading and Web.sahi.com trading software.

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
3 in 1 Account
Automated Trading
Margin Trading Funding
Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash)
Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O)
Trading Platform	ICICI Direct.com (website), ICICI Direct Mobile App	Sahi : Options & Stock Trading and Web.sahi.com
Intraday Square-off Time	3:15 PM	3:15 PM
Trading In SME Shares Allowed?
Referral Program
Other Features	Daily, monthly and yearly free research recommendations, 100% limit in shares as margin
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ICICIdirect Vs Sahi Review

ICICIdirect is rated of 5 based on 484 customer reviews whereas Sahi is rated of 5 based on 0 customer reviews.

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
	484 Customer Reviews	0 Customer Reviews
Fees
Brokerage
Trading Platform
Customer Service
Research Capabilities
Overall Rating
Broker Rating	ICICIdirect is Rated 2.3 / 5 based on 484 customer reviews	Sahi is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews

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ICICIdirect Vs Sahi Investment Options

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
Stock / Equity
Commodity
IPO
Mutual Funds
Bond / NCD
Debt

ICICIdirect Vs Sahi Order Type Offered

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
Bracket Order
Cover Order
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST)
Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT)
After Market Order (AMO)
Good Till Cancelled (GTC)
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ICICIdirect Vs Sahi Suitable For Investor Type

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
Casual Investor
Active Investor
Trader

ICICIdirect Vs Sahi - Pros and Cons

	ICICIdirect	Sahi
Pros	Offers 3-in-1 account which makes seamlessand instant fund transfers between bank and trading account. Wide range of investment options available under one portal. Enables curation of watchlist and has 4.8 (App Store) rated mobile app. GTC (good till cancellation) and off-market hours order placement facility is very useful.	Simple and cost-effective pricing with flat brokerage of Rs 10 per order (Free trades for the first 30 days). Specialised features designed for active F&O and options traders (e.g., quick scalping tools). Smooth and speedy account opening process. Modern, clutter-free interface tailored for traders rather than legacy systems. Zero account opening or annual maintenance charges. Strong emphasis on security with frequent upgrades and patches. Actively involves clients through feedback channels and community engagement.
Cons	Demat Account is mandatory.	Young but Fast-Evolving Ecosystem — Sahi is still in its early growth phase, but it’s evolving rapidly with constant updates and trader-focused improvements. Focused Product Lineup (for Now) — Currently centred on equities and F&O — the segments where Sahi aims to deliver the best-in-class experience — with expansion into more asset classes planned ahead. API Access — Public API access isn’t live yet, but it’s part of Sahi’s roadmap for traders who want to integrate their own systems and tools.
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