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
With over 32 years of industry experience, Arihant Capital Markets Limited is a leading stock broker of India offering a wide range of investment and trading services, including investing in stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, IPO, bonds, tax-free bonds, and NCDs, trading in futures and options, currency, and commodity, margin trading funding (MTF) and wealth management. It also offers other products like...
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.
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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 |
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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 Free for 1st year; Rs 25/month + GST from 2nd year.
| Geojit | Arihant Capital | |
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| 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 | Free for 1st year; Rs 25/month + GST from 2nd year |
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 | 0.25% (whichever is lower) and intraday is Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower).
| Account Type | Geojit Online Traditional Plan | Arihant Capital Brokerage Plan |
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| Equity Delivery | 0.30% | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | 0.03% | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | 0.01% | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 50 per lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | 0.01% | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Options | Rs 50 per lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | NA | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Options | NA | Rs 20 per executed order |
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| Geojit | Arihant Capital | |
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| Account Type | GTrade Max | Brokerage Plan |
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| Equity Delivery | 0.30% | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per trade or 0.03% which is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 40 per lot | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 40 per lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | NA | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Options | NA | Rs 20 per executed order |
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| 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 | |
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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.
| 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) |
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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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| Broker Rating | Geojit is Rated 3.6 / 5 based on 113 customer reviews | Arihant Capital is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews |
| 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. | Trade at ₹20 per executed order across all segments. Enjoy low-cost investing in Equity Delivery, Intraday, F&O, Currency, and Commodities.
Open an instant account (FREE) with Arihant Capital 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
| Arihant Capital Special Offer₹20 brokerage on trades across all segments
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