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.
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About Groww
Groww is a Bangalore based broker offering online flat fee discount brokerage services to invest in Equity, IPO, and Direct Mutual Funds. Groww is the brand name for Groww Invest Tech Pvt Ltd, which is a SEBI-registered stockbroker and a member of NSE and BSE.
Established in 2016, Groww initially started as a direct mutual fund investment platform. In the mid-2020s, Groww expanded its product offe... ![]()
Incorporated in 1992, Arihant Capital is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 700 branches across India. Incorporated in 2016, Groww is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE and BSE. It has 0 branches across India.
| Â | Arihant Capital | Groww |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE | NSE and BSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 1992 | 2016 |
| Number of Branches | 700 | 0 |
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Arihant Capital trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Groww 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 Groww Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0.
| Â | Arihant Capital | Groww |
|---|---|---|
| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a. | Rs 0 |
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 Groww brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower.
| Account Type | Arihant Capital | Groww Standard Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Equity Options | Rs 50 per lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | 0.01% of order value | NA |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per lot | NA |
| Commodity Futures | MCX: 0.02% order value NCDEX: 0.02% order value | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is low |
| Commodity Options | MCX: Rs 50 per lot NCDEX: Rs 20 per lot | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is low |
| 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: Invest in Stocks and Direct Mutual Funds with zero account opening charges. Enjoy simple, transparent pricing — no hidden fees, no hassles. Open your FREE Demat account on Groww and start investing today. |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 | Rs 20 or 0.05% per executed order |
| Other Charges | Online Bank Transfer Charges Rs 0 | Physical Contract Note: Rs 20 + Courier Charges; Auto square off charges : Rs 50 |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 0 | NA |
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Arihant Capital margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Groww margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
| Â | Arihant Capital | Groww |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Arihant Capital include ArihantPlus App. Groww offers Groww trading software.
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| Trading Platform | ArihantPlus App | Groww |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:10 PM | |
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Arihant Capital is rated of 5 based on 0 customer reviews whereas Groww is rated of 5 based on 107 customer reviews.
| Â | Arihant Capital | Groww |
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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 in Stocks and Direct Mutual Funds with zero account opening charges. Enjoy simple, transparent pricing — no hidden fees, no hassles. Open your FREE Demat account on Groww and start investing today. |
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| Good Till Cancelled (GTC) | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Reviews | Groww is a Bangalore based broker offering online services to invest in Equity, IPO, and Direct Mutual Funds. Groww is registered with SEBI as a stock broker in the name of NextBillion Technology Limited. Groww is also a member of the NSE, BSE, and CDSL depository. Groww is an online discount broker with a simple pricing model based on a flat fee. The company charges a lower of Rs 20 or 0.05% per executed trade and offers Free Mutual Fund services with no charges in investing or redemption of mutual funds. The account opening with Groww is also free with no maintenance charges. It does not offer any tips, recommendations, and research services. Groww offers its trading platform called Groww on web and mobile app to enjoy a seamless trading experience for its investors. | |
| Promo / Offers | Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds
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