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... 
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.
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Incorporated in 1994, Kotak Securities 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.
| Â | Kotak Securities | Arihant Capital |
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| 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 |
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Kotak Securities trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Arihant Capital account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Kotak Securities Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 600 and Arihant Capital Demat Account AMC Charges is 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a..
| Â | Kotak Securities | 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 | 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a. |
Kotak Securities brokerage charges for equity is 0.20% 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 | 0.03% (whichever is lower) and intraday is Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower).
| Account Type | Kotak Securities Trade Free Plan | Arihant Capital |
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| Equity Delivery | 0.20% | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 50 per lot |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per order | 0.01% of order value |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 10 per lot |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per order | MCX: 0.02% order value NCDEX: 0.02% order value |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per order | MCX: Rs 50 per lot NCDEX: Rs 20 per lot |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: Kotak Securities - Pay Rs 10 per order Intraday Brokerage + F&O Rs 10 per trade. Open Instant Account Now | 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. |
| Â | Kotak Securities | Arihant Capital |
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| Account Type | Trade Free Youth | |
| Fixed Charges | ||
| Equity Delivery | Rs 0 | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 50 per lot |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per order | 0.01% of order value |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 10 per lot |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per order | MCX: 0.02% order value NCDEX: 0.02% order value |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per order | MCX: Rs 50 per lot NCDEX: Rs 20 per lot |
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| Â | Kotak Securities | Arihant Capital |
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| Account Type | Trade Free Pro | |
| Fixed Charges | ||
| Equity Delivery | 0.10% | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 10 per order | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 50 per lot |
| Currency Futures | Rs 10 per order | 0.01% of order value |
| Currency Options | Rs 10 per order | Rs 10 per lot |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 10 per order | MCX: 0.02% order value NCDEX: 0.02% order value |
| Commodity Options | Rs 10 per order | MCX: Rs 50 per lot NCDEX: Rs 20 per lot |
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| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 | |
| Other Charges | Online Bank Transfer Charges Rs 0 | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 49 + GST per executed order | Rs 0 |
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Kotak Securities 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.
| Â | Kotak Securities | 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 Securities include Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite. Arihant Capital offers ArihantPlus App trading software.
| Â | Kotak Securities | Arihant Capital |
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| Trading Platform | Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite | ArihantPlus App |
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| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
| Referral Program | | |
| Other Features | 3-in-1 account | |
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Kotak Securities 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 Securities 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 | Kotak Securities - Pay Rs 10 per order Intraday Brokerage + F&O Rs 10 per trade. Open Instant Account Now | 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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