About 5paisa
5paisa.com is a leading online stockbroker offering discount brokerage services to retail investors in India. 5paisa Capital Ltd is a publicly traded and professionally managed company promoted by IIFL founders. As of August 2025, 5paisa has over 3.85 lakh active traders, according to data from NSE.
5paisa offers online trading in equity on BSE and NSE and commodity trading under MCX. It is a flat... 
About Kotak Securities
Incorporated in 1994, Kotak Securities Ltd 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...
Incorporated in 1996, 5paisa is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE, BSE. It has 1 branches across India. Incorporated in 1994, Kotak Securities is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX. It has 153 branches across India.
| 5paisa | Kotak Securities | |
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| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Full Service Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | NSE, BSE | BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX |
| Year of Incorporation | 1996 | 1994 |
| Number of Branches | 1 | 153 |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Kotak Securities Account |
5paisa trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Kotak Securities account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). 5paisa Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (₹75 charged quarterly) and Kotak Securities Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 600.
| 5paisa | Kotak Securities | |
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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 300 (₹75 charged quarterly) | Rs 600 |
5paisa brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order whereas Kotak Securities brokerage charges for equity is 0.20% and intraday is Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower.
| Account Type | 5paisa Regular Account Plan | Kotak Securities Trade Free Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | 0.20% |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: FREE Account Opening (Rs 650 waived) + Brokerage-free Mutual Funds + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Instant Account with 5paisa and start trading today. | Special Offer: Kotak Securities - Pay Rs 10 per order Intraday Brokerage + F&O Rs 10 per trade. Open Instant Account Now |
| 5paisa | Kotak Securities | |
|---|---|---|
| Account Type | Regular Account Plan | Trade Free Youth |
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Kotak Securities Account |
| 5paisa | Kotak Securities | |
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| Account Type | Regular Account Plan | Trade Free Pro |
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | 0.10% |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per order |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Kotak Securities Account |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 per trade | |
| Other Charges | ||
| Call & Trade Charges | Additional ₹20 per order + GST | Rs 49 + GST per executed order |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Kotak Securities Account |
5paisa margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Kotak Securities margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
| 5paisa | Kotak Securities | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Kotak Securities Account |
The trading platforms offered 5paisa include 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE). Kotak Securities offers Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite trading software.
| 5paisa | Kotak Securities | |
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| 3 in 1 Account |  |  |
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| Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash) | | |
| Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) | | |
| Trading Platform | 5paisa Trade Station (Web, Mobile App and EXE) | Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite |
| Intraday Square-off Time | Optimum Plan: 3:10 PM, Platinum Plan: 3:20 PM | |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
| Referral Program | | |
| Other Features | 3-in-1 account | |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Kotak Securities Account |
5paisa is rated of 5 based on 97 customer reviews whereas Kotak Securities is rated of 5 based on 202 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | 5paisa is Rated 2.6 / 5 based on 97 customer reviews | Kotak Securities is Rated 2.4 / 5 based on 202 customer reviews |
| 5paisa | Kotak Securities | |
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| Contact Broker | FREE Account Opening (Rs 650 waived) + Brokerage-free Mutual Funds + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Instant Account with 5paisa and start trading today. | Kotak Securities - Pay Rs 10 per order Intraday Brokerage + F&O Rs 10 per trade. Open Instant Account Now |
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| Open 5paisa Account | Open Kotak Securities Account |
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| Promo / Offers | 5paisa Special Offer5paisa.com Limited Time Offer - Free Account Opening (Rs 650 waived)Open 5Paisa Trading Account and get Free Trading, Demat and Mutual Fund Account + FREE 1st year Demat AMC + Trade at flat Rs 20 per order. Open Online Account Now! and start trading today. | Kotak Securities Special OfferKotak Securities Trade Free PlanOpen a 3-in-1 account and get:
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