About 5paisa
5paisa.com is a leading online stockbroker offering discount brokerage services to retail investors in India. 5paisa Capital Ltd is a publicly traded and professionally managed company promoted by IIFL founders. As of August 2025, 5paisa has over 3.85 lakh active traders, according to data from NSE.
5paisa offers online trading in equity on BSE and NSE and commodity trading under MCX. It is a flat... 
About Arihant Capital
Established in 1992, Arihant Capital Markets Limited is a relationship-driven financial services firm with a wide physical presence across India. Its offerings extend beyond trading to include long-term investment and wealth solutions across equities, derivatives, mutual funds, fixed income, PMS, and specialised services for HNIs and NRIs.
Backed by institutional-grade research, portfolio reportin...
Incorporated in 1996, 5paisa is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE, BSE. It has 1 branches across India. Incorporated in 1992, Arihant Capital is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 700 branches across India.
| 5paisa | Arihant Capital | |
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| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Full Service Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | NSE, BSE | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 1996 | 1992 |
| Number of Branches | 1 | 700 |
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5paisa trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Arihant Capital account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). 5paisa Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (₹75 charged quarterly) and Arihant Capital Demat Account AMC Charges is 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a..
| 5paisa | Arihant Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 300 (₹75 charged quarterly) | 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a. |
5paisa brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order whereas Arihant Capital brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) and intraday is Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower).
| Account Type | 5paisa Regular Account Plan | Arihant Capital |
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| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 50 per lot |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | 0.01% of order value |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per lot |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | MCX: 0.02% order value NCDEX: 0.02% order value |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | MCX: Rs 50 per lot NCDEX: Rs 20 per lot |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: FREE Account Opening (Rs 650 waived) + Brokerage-free Mutual Funds + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Instant Account with 5paisa and start trading today. | 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. |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 per trade | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | Online Bank Transfer Charges Rs 0 | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Additional ₹20 per order + GST | Rs 0 |
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5paisa margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Arihant Capital margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
| 5paisa | Arihant Capital | |
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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 5paisa include 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE). Arihant Capital offers ArihantPlus App trading software.
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| Trading Platform | 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE) | ArihantPlus App |
| Intraday Square-off Time | Optimum Plan: 3:10 PM, Platinum Plan: 3:20 PM | |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
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5paisa is rated of 5 based on 97 customer reviews whereas Arihant Capital is rated of 5 based on 0 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | 5paisa is Rated 2.6 / 5 based on 97 customer reviews | Arihant Capital is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews |
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| Contact Broker | FREE Account Opening (Rs 650 waived) + Brokerage-free Mutual Funds + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Instant Account with 5paisa and start trading today. | 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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| Promo / Offers | 5paisa Special Offer5paisa.com Limited Time Offer - Free Account Opening (Rs 650 waived)Open 5Paisa Trading Account and get Free Trading, Demat and Mutual Fund Account + FREE 1st year Demat AMC + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Online Account Now! and start trading today. | Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds
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