About Geojit
Incorporated in 1987, Geojit BNP Paribas (Geojit) is one of the major stock brokers based in India. Geojit is based in Kochi, Kerala and has the strong presence in Gulf.
Geojit BNP Paribas is cash equity and derivatives broker with extensive experience in Portfolio Management Services and the distribution of financial products: mutual funds and life insurance.
Geojit provides stock trading at ... 
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 1987, Geojit is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX-SX. It has 509 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.
| Â | Geojit | Arihant Capital |
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| Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Full Service Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX-SX | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 1987 | 1992 |
| Number of Branches | 509 | 700 |
Geojit trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Arihant Capital account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Geojit Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 400 per year and Arihant Capital Demat Account AMC Charges is 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a..
| Â | Geojit | 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 400 per year | 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a. |
Geojit brokerage charges for equity is 0.30% and intraday is 0.03% 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 | Geojit Online Traditional Plan | Arihant Capital |
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| Fixed Charges | ||
| Equity Delivery | 0.30% | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | 0.03% | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | 0.01% | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 50 per lot | Rs 50 per lot |
| Currency Futures | 0.01% | 0.01% of order value |
| Currency Options | Rs 50 per lot | Rs 10 per lot |
| Commodity Futures | NA | MCX: 0.02% order value NCDEX: 0.02% order value |
| Commodity Options | NA | MCX: Rs 50 per lot NCDEX: Rs 20 per lot |
| 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. |
| Â | Geojit | Arihant Capital |
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| Account Type | GTrade Max | |
| Fixed Charges | ||
| Equity Delivery | 0.30% | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per trade or 0.03% which is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 40 per lot | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per lot | Rs 50 per lot |
| Currency Futures | Rs 40 per lot | 0.01% of order value |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per lot | Rs 10 per lot |
| Commodity Futures | NA | MCX: 0.02% order value NCDEX: 0.02% order value |
| Commodity Options | NA | MCX: Rs 50 per lot NCDEX: Rs 20 per lot |
| Minimum Brokerage | 1p per share or Rs 20/contract whichever is higher | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | Intraday Auto Square off at Rs 20 per lot | Online Bank Transfer Charges Rs 0 |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 0 | |
Geojit 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.
| Â | Geojit | 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) |
The trading platforms offered Geojit include Selfie Platinum, Selfie Gold, Mobile App. Arihant Capital offers ArihantPlus App trading software.
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| Trading Platform | Selfie Platinum, Selfie Gold, Mobile App | ArihantPlus App |
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Geojit is rated of 5 based on 113 customer reviews whereas Arihant Capital is rated of 5 based on 0 customer reviews.
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|  | 113 Customer Reviews     | 0 Customer Reviews    |
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| Broker Rating | Geojit is Rated 3.6 / 5 based on 113 customer reviews | Arihant Capital is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews |
| Â | Geojit | Arihant Capital |
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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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