About Kotak Neo
Incorporated in 1994, Kotak Neo is a full-service stock broker offering 3-in-1 account (Bank + Trading + Demat Account) to retail investors in India. It offers investment in equities, derivatives (equities, commodities, currency) and mutual funds. It also offers services like Research SMS, margin trading, depository services and third-party products like insurance. The company also provides d... 
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 1994, Kotak Neo is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX. It has 153 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.
| Kotak Neo | Arihant Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Full Service Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 1994 | 1992 |
| Number of Branches | 153 | 700 |
| Open Kotak Neo Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
Kotak Neo trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Arihant Capital account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Kotak Neo Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 600 and Arihant Capital Demat Account AMC Charges is Free for 1st year; Rs 25/month + GST from 2nd year.
| Kotak Neo | Arihant Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 600 | Free for 1st year; Rs 25/month + GST from 2nd year |
Kotak Neo Brokerage Charges for equity is 0.20% (free for the first 30 days) and intraday is Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower 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 | Kotak Neo Trade Free Plan | Arihant Capital Brokerage Plan |
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| Fixed Charges | ||
| Equity Delivery | 0.20% (free for the first 30 days) | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: Trade smarter with Kotak Neo low-cost plans. | Special Offer: Trade at ₹20 per executed order across all segments. Enjoy low-cost investing in Equity Delivery, Intraday, F&O, Currency, and Commodities.
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| Kotak Neo | Arihant Capital | |
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| Account Type | Trade Free Youth | Brokerage Plan |
| Fixed Charges | ||
| Equity Delivery | Rs 0 | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Open Kotak Neo Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
| Kotak Neo | Arihant Capital | |
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| Account Type | Trade Free Pro | Brokerage Plan |
| Fixed Charges | Rs 249 | |
| Equity Delivery | 0.10% (free for the first 30 days) | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Open Kotak Neo Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 | |
| Other Charges | Online Bank Transfer Charges Rs 0 | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 49 + GST per executed order | Rs 0 |
| Open Kotak Neo Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
Kotak Neo 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 trading is up to 20% of the trade value (4x leverage) based on the stock.
| Kotak Neo | 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 Kotak Neo include Kotak Neo Trading App, Kotak Neo Web, Nest Trading Terminal. Arihant Capital offers ArihantPlus App trading software.
| Kotak Neo | Arihant Capital | |
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| Trading Platform | Kotak Neo Trading App, Kotak Neo Web, Nest Trading Terminal | ArihantPlus App |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:20 P.M | |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
| Referral Program | | |
| Other Features | 3-in-1 account | |
| Open Kotak Neo Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
Kotak Neo is rated of 5 based on 202 customer reviews whereas Arihant Capital is rated of 5 based on 0 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | Kotak Neo is Rated 2.4 / 5 based on 202 customer reviews | Arihant Capital is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews |
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| Contact Broker | Trade smarter with Kotak Neo low-cost plans. | 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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