About AxisDirect
Incorporated in 2005, Axis Securities Ltd is part of Axis Bank, a leading private bank in India. Axis Sec is a full-service broker offering stock broking services and distribution of financial products to retail customers in India through its AxisDirect brand. AxisDirect is among the top 10 stock brokers in India with over 4.2 lakhs active customers.
AxisDirect offers investment in Equities, Mutua... 
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 2006, AxisDirect is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 56 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.
| AxisDirect | Arihant Capital | |
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| Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Full Service Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 2006 | 1992 |
| Number of Branches | 56 | 700 |
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AxisDirect trading account opening charges is Rs 0 while Arihant Capital account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). AxisDirect Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 750 (free for 1st year) and Arihant Capital Demat Account AMC Charges is 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a..
| AxisDirect | Arihant Capital | |
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| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 750 (free for 1st year) | 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a. |
AxisDirect brokerage charges for equity is 0.50% (Each Leg) and intraday is 0.05% (Each Leg) 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 | AxisDirect Standard Brokerage Plan | Arihant Capital |
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| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | 0.50% (Each Leg) | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | 0.05% (Each Leg) | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | 0.05% (Each Leg) | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 Per Order | Rs 50 per lot |
| Currency Futures | 0.03% (Each Leg) | 0.01% of order value |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 Per Order | Rs 10 per lot |
| Commodity Futures | 0.03% (Each Leg) | MCX: 0.02% order value NCDEX: 0.02% order value |
| Commodity Options | Rs 50 per lot | MCX: Rs 50 per lot NCDEX: Rs 20 per lot |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: Zero Intraday Brokerage with Axis Direct! MTF Interest – 9.99% p.a. ⏱ 5 min | 100% Online | Paperless | 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 25 per trade | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | Online Bank Transfer Charges Rs 0 | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 20 per call (First 20 calls free for a month) | Rs 0 |
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AxisDirect 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.
| AxisDirect | 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 AxisDirect include DirectTrade, Axisdirect Web, Axisdirect Mobile. Arihant Capital offers ArihantPlus App trading software.
| AxisDirect | Arihant Capital | |
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| 3 in 1 Account |  |  |
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| Trading Platform | DirectTrade, Axisdirect Web, Axisdirect Mobile | ArihantPlus App |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:15 | |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
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AxisDirect is rated of 5 based on 89 customer reviews whereas Arihant Capital is rated of 5 based on 0 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | AxisDirect is Rated 2.0 / 5 based on 89 customer reviews | Arihant Capital is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews |
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| Contact Broker | Zero Intraday Brokerage with Axis Direct! MTF Interest – 9.99% p.a. ⏱ 5 min | 100% Online | Paperless | 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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| Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) | | |
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| Promo / Offers | AxisDirect Special OfferZero Intraday Brokerage with Axis Direct!
Limited-time offer! | Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds
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