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About Kotak Securities
Incorporated in 1994, Kotak Securities Ltd is a full-service stock broker offering 3-in-1 account (Bank + Trading + Demat Account) to retail investors in India. It offers investment in equities, derivatives (equities, commodities, currency) and mutual funds. It also offers services like Research SMS, margin trading, depository services and third-party products like insurance. The company also provides direct access to the US markets. Kotak Securities is a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank, one o... Know more about Kotak Securities

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Founded by ex-Swiggy CTO Dale Vaz and ex-Kotak Securities VP Manish Jain, Sahi.com is a SEBI-registered, new-age <span data-index="7401" data-component="keyword-popup" record_id="1231" slug="trading-platform"><a href="/glossary/trading-platform/68/" title="Trading Platform">trading platform</a></span> aimed at active traders, option scalpers, and F&amp;O enthusiasts. Established in 2023, Sahi focuses on technology-driven stock trading, with special emphasis on fast execution, real-time analytics... Know more about Sahi

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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi

Incorporated in 1994, Kotak Securities is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX. It has 153 branches across India. Incorporated in 2023, Sahi is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 0 branches across India.

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
Type of BrokerFull Service BrokerDiscount Broker
Exchnage MembershipBSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEXBSE, NSE
Year of Incorporation19942023
Number of Branches1530
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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi Charges & AMC

Kotak Securities trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Sahi account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Kotak Securities Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 600 and Sahi Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0 (Free).

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
Trading Account Opening ChargesRs 0 (Free)Rs 0 (Free)
Trading Account AMC ChargesRs 0Rs 0 (Free)
Demat Account Opening ChargesRs 0 (Free)Rs 0 (Free)
Demat Account AMC ChargesRs 600Rs 0 (Free)

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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi Brokerage

Kotak Securities brokerage charges for equity is 0.20% and intraday is Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower whereas Sahi brokerage charges for equity is Rs 10 per executed order and intraday is Rs 10 per executed order.

Account TypeKotak Securities Trade Free PlanSahi
Fixed Charges
Equity Delivery0.20%Rs 10 per executed order
Equity IntradayRs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lowerRs 10 per executed order
Equity FuturesRs 10 per orderRs 10 per executed order
Equity OptionsRs 10 per orderRs 10 per executed order
Currency FuturesRs 10 per order
Currency OptionsRs 10 per order
Commodity FuturesRs 10 per order
Commodity OptionsRs 10 per order
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Special Offer: Kotak Securities - Pay Rs 10 per order Intraday Brokerage + F&O Rs 10 per trade. Open Instant Account Now

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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi Brokerage Plan 2

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
Account TypeTrade Free Youth
Fixed Charges
Equity DeliveryRs 0Rs 10 per executed order
Equity IntradayRs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lowerRs 10 per executed order
Equity FuturesRs 10 per orderRs 10 per executed order
Equity OptionsRs 10 per orderRs 10 per executed order
Currency FuturesRs 10 per order
Currency OptionsRs 10 per order
Commodity FuturesRs 10 per order
Commodity OptionsRs 10 per order
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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi Brokerage Plan 3

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
Account TypeTrade Free Pro
Fixed Charges
Equity Delivery0.10%Rs 10 per executed order
Equity IntradayRs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lowerRs 10 per executed order
Equity FuturesRs 10 per orderRs 10 per executed order
Equity OptionsRs 10 per orderRs 10 per executed order
Currency FuturesRs 10 per order
Currency OptionsRs 10 per order
Commodity FuturesRs 10 per order
Commodity OptionsRs 10 per order
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Kotak Securities Charges Vs Sahi

Minimum BrokerageRs 10
Other Charges
Call & Trade ChargesRs 49 + GST per executed orderRs 50 per order
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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi Leverage (Margin)

Kotak Securities 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.

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
Equity Delivery100% of trade value (1x leverage)100% of trade value (1x leverage)
Equity IntradayUp 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 Kotak Securities and Sahi Features

The trading platforms offered Kotak Securities include Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite. Sahi offers Sahi : Options & Stock Trading and Web.sahi.com trading software.

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
3 in 1 AccountYesNo
Automated TradingYesNo
Margin Trading FundingYesYes
Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash)YesYes
Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O)NoYes
Trading PlatformWebsite, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, XtraliteSahi : Options & Stock Trading and Web.sahi.com
Intraday Square-off Time3:15 PM
Trading In SME Shares Allowed?NoNo
Referral ProgramNoNo
Other Features3-in-1 account
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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi Review

Kotak Securities is rated of 5 based on 200 customer reviews whereas Sahi is rated of 5 based on 0 customer reviews.

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
 200 Customer Reviews    Rate Kotak Securities0 Customer Reviews    Rate Sahi
FeesRated 2.4 starsRated undefined stars
BrokerageRated 2.3 starsRated undefined stars
Trading PlatformRated 3.2 starsRated undefined stars
Customer ServiceRated 2.8 starsRated undefined stars
Research CapabilitiesRated 2.7 starsRated undefined stars
Overall RatingRated 2.4 starsRated undefined stars
Broker RatingKotak Securities is Rated 2.4 / 5 based on 200 customer reviewsSahi is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews

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Kotak Securities - Pay Rs 10 per order Intraday Brokerage + F&O Rs 10 per trade. Open Instant Account Now
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.

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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi Investment Options

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
Stock / EquityYesYes
CommodityYesNo
IPOYesNo
Mutual FundsYesNo
Bond / NCDYesNo
DebtYesNo

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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi Order Type Offered

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
Bracket OrderYesYes
Cover OrderYesYes
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST)YesYes
Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT)NoYes
After Market Order (AMO)YesYes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC)YesYes
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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi Suitable For Investor Type

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
Casual InvestorYesYes
Active InvestorYesYes
TraderNoNo

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Kotak Securities Vs Sahi - Pros and Cons

 Kotak SecuritiesSahi
Pros
  • Kotak Securities is a bank-based broker offering a 3-in-1 account.
  • Brokerage free intraday trading with online trading plans.
  • Zero brokerage across all segments for investors up to the age of 30 years.
  • Company is part of leading private bank (Kotak Mahindra Bank).
  • NEST trading platform is available for frequent traders.
  • Charges are lowest amoung bank-based brokers.
  • Simple and cost-effective pricing with flat brokerage of ₹10 per order.
  • Specialized 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
  • High Equity delivery brokerage charges.
  • High demat AMC changes.
  • Kotak Securities website and mobile app is not as good as new age brokers like Zerodha and Upstox.
  • A widely advertised Zero Stock Delivery Brokerage Plan is available only to investors up to the age of 30 years.
  • The account switching fees for existing clients is Rs 499.
  • Margin-funding facility causes confusion amount investors who ended up paying high interest charges unknowingly.
  • Some users experience execution delays and minor platform hiccups.
  • Customer service response time and fund settlement speed can be inconsistent.
  • Product range is limited, mainly focusing on equity and derivatives.
  • App currently lacks advanced investment and portfolio management features (like mutual funds, in-depth research, or long-term analytics).
  • Platform stability and ecosystem still maturing compared to bigger, established brokers.
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