About TradeSmart
TradeSmart is a Mumbai-based broker offering discount brokerage services in stock, commodity and currency trading segments. TradeSmartFintech Securities Ltd, formerly registered as VNS Finance & Capital Services Ltd; is a traditional brokerage company incorporated in 1994 to offer brokerage services to Indian Stock, Commodity & Currency market investors and traders through franchisees and sub-brokers.
TradeSmart offers trading in NSE Cash, NSE F&O, NSE Currency derivatives, BSE Cash, MCX Commodi...
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 exchanges. Dhan offers a variety of products including Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures and Commoditi...
Incorporated in 1994, TradeSmart is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 1 branches across India. Incorporated in 2021, Dhan is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 1 branches across India.
TradeSmart | Dhan | |
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Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Discount Broker |
Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX | BSE, NSE, MCX |
Year of Incorporation | 1994 | 2021 |
Number of Branches | 1 | 1 |
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TradeSmart trading account opening charges is Free while Dhan account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). TradeSmart Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (1st Year Free) and Dhan Demat Account AMC Charges is ₹0 (Lifetime Zero AMC).
TradeSmart | Dhan | |
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Trading Account Opening Charges | Free | Rs 0 (Free) |
Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 | ₹0 (Free) |
Demat Account Opening Charges | Free | Rs 0 (Free) |
Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 300 (1st Year Free) | ₹0 (Lifetime Zero AMC) |
TradeSmart brokerage charges for equity is Rs 15 per order and intraday is Rs 15 per order 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 | TradeSmart Power Plan | Dhan Flat Rate Plan |
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Fixed Charges | NA | Rs 0 or Nill |
Equity Delivery | Rs 15 per order | Rs. 0 |
Equity Intraday | Rs 15 per order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
Equity Futures | Rs 15 per order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
Equity Options | Rs 15 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
Currency Futures | Rs 15 per order | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.03% of trade value |
Currency Options | Rs 15 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
Commodity Futures | Rs 15 per order | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
Commodity Options | Rs 15 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
Special Offer | Special Offer: Pay Rs 15 per executed order, regardless of the size of the trade. Open Instant Account online with TradeSmart 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. |
TradeSmart | Dhan | |
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Account Type | Value Plan | Flat Rate Plan |
Fixed Charges | NA | Rs 0 or Nill |
Equity Delivery | 0.07% | Rs. 0 |
Equity Intraday | 0.007% | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
Equity Futures | 0.007% | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
Equity Options | Rs 7 Per Lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
Currency Futures | 0.007% | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.03% of trade value |
Currency Options | Rs 7 Per Lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
Commodity Futures | 0.007% | Rs 20 or 0.03% of trade value, whichever is lower |
Commodity Options | Rs 7 Per Lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
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Minimum Brokerage | Rs 15 per executed order | Rs 20 |
Other Charges | Intraday positions (MIS, CO & BO) squared off by RMS team is charged at Rs 20 per executed order | |
Call & Trade Charges | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 50 per order |
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TradeSmart 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.
TradeSmart | 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) |
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The trading platforms offered TradeSmart include Mobile trading app, Desktop trading application, Browser, APIs. Dhan offers Dhan App, Dhan web, Options Trader Web, Options Trader App, TradingView Console, DhanHQ API trading software.
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3 in 1 Account | ![]() | ![]() |
Automated Trading | ![]() | ![]() |
Margin Trading Funding | ![]() | ![]() |
Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash) | ![]() | ![]() |
Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) | ![]() | ![]() |
Trading Platform | Mobile trading app, Desktop trading application, Browser, APIs | Dhan App, Dhan web, Options Trader Web, Options Trader App, TradingView Console, DhanHQ API |
Intraday Square-off Time | Equity (Cash, F&O): 3.10 PM, Currency: 4.45 PM, Commodity: 30 mins before closing | 3:20 PM |
Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | ![]() | ![]() |
Referral Program | ![]() | ![]() |
Other Features | APIs for Algo Trading, smallcases on Dhan | |
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TradeSmart is rated of 5 based on 67 customer reviews whereas Dhan is rated of 5 based on 29 customer reviews.
TradeSmart | Dhan | |
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Contact Broker | Pay Rs 15 per executed order, regardless of the size of the trade. Open Instant Account online with TradeSmart 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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Cover Order | ![]() | ![]() |
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) | ![]() | ![]() |
Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT) | ![]() | ![]() |
After Market Order (AMO) | ![]() | ![]() |
Good Till Cancelled (GTC) | ![]() | ![]() |
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Promo / Offers | TradeSmart Special OfferFlat Rs 15 per trade (FREE Account Opening)
This is a limited-time offer. Open Instant TradeSmart Account online and start trading today. | Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds
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Free Equity Delivery
Flat ₹10 per Trade in Intraday & F&O