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... 
About Dhan
Incorporated in 2021, Dhan is a Mumbai-based financial services company operating primarily in India. In today's fast-paced world, every second or third person is looking for effective investment options to create wealth, and Dhan is committed to providing these options.
Dhan is registered with SEBI as a stockbroker. In addition, Dhan is also registered with CDSL as well as NSE, BSE and MCX stock...
Incorporated in 1992, Arihant Capital is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 700 branches across India. Incorporated in 2021, Dhan is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 1 branches across India.
| Arihant Capital | Dhan | |
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| Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE | BSE, NSE, MCX |
| Year of Incorporation | 1992 | 2021 |
| Number of Branches | 700 | 1 |
Arihant Capital trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Dhan account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Arihant Capital Demat Account AMC Charges is 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a. and Dhan Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0 (Lifetime Zero AMC).
| Arihant Capital | Dhan | |
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| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a. | Rs 0 (Lifetime Zero AMC) |
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) whereas Dhan brokerage charges for equity is Rs. 0 and intraday is Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower.
| Account Type | Arihant Capital | Dhan Flat Rate Plan |
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| Fixed Charges | Rs 0 or Nill | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) | Rs. 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Equity Options | Rs 50 per lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | 0.01% of order value | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.03% of trade value |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | MCX: 0.02% order value NCDEX: 0.02% order value | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
| Commodity Options | MCX: Rs 50 per lot NCDEX: Rs 20 per lot | Rs 20 per executed 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. | 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 | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | Online Bank Transfer Charges Rs 0 | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 50 per order |
Arihant Capital margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Dhan margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
| Arihant Capital | Dhan | |
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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) |
The trading platforms offered Arihant Capital include ArihantPlus App. Dhan offers Dhan App, Dhan web, Options Trader Web, Options Trader App, TradingView Console, DhanHQ API trading software.
| Arihant Capital | Dhan | |
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| 3 in 1 Account |  |  |
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| Trading Platform | ArihantPlus App | Dhan App, Dhan web, Options Trader Web, Options Trader App, TradingView Console, DhanHQ API |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:20 PM | |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
| Referral Program | | |
| Other Features | APIs for Algo Trading, smallcases on Dhan | |
Arihant Capital is rated of 5 based on 0 customer reviews whereas Dhan is rated of 5 based on 30 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | Arihant Capital is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews | Dhan is Rated 3.1 / 5 based on 30 customer reviews |
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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. | 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 | Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds
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