About Nuvama (Edelweiss)
Incorporated in 2008, Nuvama Wealth & Investment Limited (formerly Edelweiss Broking Ltd.) is a Mumbai, India-based full-service stockbroking firm.
The Retail Broking business of Nuvama offers facilities to invest & trade in all major asset classes: Equity, Debt, Mutual Funds, IPOs, Currency Derivatives, commodities, and Futures & Options.
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About Alice Blue
Founded in 2006, Alice Blue is a Bengaluru-based discount broker that offers trading services across equity, derivatives, and commodities on BSE, NSE, and MCX. Alice Blue also provides depository (Demat) services through its membership with CDSL.
Alice Blue follows a simple pricing model with flat brokerage plans. For equity delivery, brokerage is charged at ₹20 per executed order or 2.5% (whichev... ![]()
Incorporated in 2002, Nuvama (Edelweiss) is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX. It has 237 branches across India. Incorporated in 2006, Alice Blue is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 25 branches across India.
| Nuvama (Edelweiss) | Alice Blue | |
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| Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX | BSE, NSE, MCX |
| Year of Incorporation | 2002 | 2006 |
| Number of Branches | 237 | 25 |
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Nuvama (Edelweiss) trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Alice Blue account opening changes is Rs 0. Nuvama (Edelweiss) Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 500 (1st Year Free) and Alice Blue Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0.
| Nuvama (Edelweiss) | Alice Blue | |
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| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 500 (1st Year Free) | Rs 0 |
Nuvama (Edelweiss) Brokerage Charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order whereas Alice Blue brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per order or 2.5% whichever is lower and Intraday is Rs 20 per order or 0.05% whichever is lower.
| Account Type | Nuvama (Edelweiss) Nuvama Lite | Alice Blue Flat Rs 20 |
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| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order or 2.5% whichever is lower |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order |
| Commodity Futures | 0.030% | Rs 20 per order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Commodity Options | Rs 50 / lot | 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: Free Account opening| ₹0 AMC| Max ₹20/order – Equity, F&O, Commodity & Currency| No hidden Fees, Simple Brokerage Open FREE Alice Blue Account Today! |
| Nuvama (Edelweiss) | Alice Blue | |
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| Account Type | Nuvama Elite | Flat Rs 20 |
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | 0.30% | Rs 20 per order or 2.5% whichever is lower |
| Equity Intraday | 0.03% | Rs 20 per order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | 0.03% | Rs 20 per order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Equity Options | Rs 75 per lot | Rs 20 per order |
| Currency Futures | 0.02% | Rs 20 per order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per lot | Rs 20 per order |
| Commodity Futures | 0.015% | Rs 20 per order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Commodity Options | Rs 30 / lot | Rs 20 per order |
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| Minimum Brokerage | 0.03% Equity delivery, 0.01% Intra-day and Futures | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | Margin Funding: 0.08%/day, Research: Rs 50 per month, | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 20 per call | Rs 50 per executed order |
| Open Alice Blue Account |
Nuvama (Edelweiss) margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Alice Blue margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (4x leverage) based on the stock.
| Nuvama (Edelweiss) | Alice Blue | |
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| 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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The trading platforms offered Nuvama (Edelweiss) include Edelweiss.in Web, Mobile Trader, Xtreme Trader (terminal), Nuvama Xpress. Alice Blue offers ANT, 1lyOption trading software.
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| Trading Platform | Edelweiss.in Web, Mobile Trader, Xtreme Trader (terminal), Nuvama Xpress | ANT, 1lyOption |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:00 PM | Equity: 3:15 PM |
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| Other Features | Smart Alice, Equity SIP | |
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Nuvama (Edelweiss) is rated of 5 based on 79 customer reviews whereas Alice Blue is rated of 5 based on 40 customer reviews.
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| 79 Customer Reviews | 40 Customer Reviews | |
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| Broker Rating | Nuvama (Edelweiss) is Rated 2.8 / 5 based on 79 customer reviews | Alice Blue is Rated 3.1 / 5 based on 40 customer reviews |
| Nuvama (Edelweiss) | Alice Blue | |
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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. | Free Account opening| ₹0 AMC| Max ₹20/order – Equity, F&O, Commodity & Currency| No hidden Fees, Simple Brokerage Open FREE Alice Blue Account Today! |
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| Promo / Offers | Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds
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