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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 NSE and BSE stock exchanges through a strong network of around 500 branches and its state of art onl... 
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 provides direct access to the US markets. Kotak Securities is a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank, one o...
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 1994, Kotak Securities is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX. It has 153 branches across India.
| Geojit | Kotak Securities | |
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| Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Full Service Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX-SX | BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX |
| Year of Incorporation | 1987 | 1994 |
| Number of Branches | 509 | 153 |
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Geojit trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Kotak Securities account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Geojit Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 400 per year and Kotak Securities Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 600.
| Geojit | 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 400 per year | Rs 600 |
Geojit brokerage charges for equity is 0.30% and intraday is 0.03% 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 | Geojit Online Traditional Plan | Kotak Securities Trade Free Plan |
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| Fixed Charges | ||
| Equity Delivery | 0.30% | 0.20% |
| Equity Intraday | 0.03% | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | 0.01% | Rs 10 per order |
| Equity Options | Rs 50 per lot | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Futures | 0.01% | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Options | Rs 50 per lot | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Futures | NA | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Options | NA | Rs 10 per order |
| Special Offer | 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. | Special Offer: Kotak Securities - Pay Rs 10 per order Intraday Brokerage + F&O Rs 10 per trade. Open Instant Account Now |
| Geojit | Kotak Securities | |
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| Account Type | GTrade Max | Trade Free Youth |
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| Equity Delivery | 0.30% | Rs 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per trade or 0.03% which is lower | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | Rs 40 per lot | Rs 10 per order |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per lot | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 40 per lot | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per lot | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Futures | NA | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Options | NA | Rs 10 per order |
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| Geojit | Kotak Securities | |
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| Account Type | Online Traditional Plan | Trade Free Pro |
| Fixed Charges | ||
| Equity Delivery | 0.30% | 0.10% |
| Equity Intraday | 0.03% | Rs 10 per order or 0.05%, whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | 0.01% | Rs 10 per order |
| Equity Options | Rs 50 per lot | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Futures | 0.01% | Rs 10 per order |
| Currency Options | Rs 50 per lot | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Futures | NA | Rs 10 per order |
| Commodity Options | NA | Rs 10 per order |
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| Minimum Brokerage | 1p per share or Rs 20/contract whichever is higher | |
| Other Charges | Intraday Auto Square off at Rs 20 per lot | |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 49 + GST per executed order | |
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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 Kotak Securities margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
| Geojit | Kotak Securities | |
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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. Kotak Securities offers Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite trading software.
| Geojit | Kotak Securities | |
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| 3 in 1 Account |  |  |
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| Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) | | |
| Trading Platform | Selfie Platinum, Selfie Gold, Mobile App | Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite |
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| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
| Referral Program | | |
| Other Features | 3-in-1 account | |
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Geojit is rated of 5 based on 113 customer reviews whereas Kotak Securities is rated of 5 based on 200 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | Geojit is Rated 3.6 / 5 based on 113 customer reviews | Kotak Securities is Rated 2.4 / 5 based on 200 customer reviews |
| Geojit | Kotak Securities | |
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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. | Kotak Securities - Pay Rs 10 per order Intraday Brokerage + F&O Rs 10 per trade. Open Instant Account Now |
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| Good Till Cancelled (GTC) | | |
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Flat ₹10 per Trade in Intraday & F&O
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