About Upstox
Upstox is a tech-first low cost broking firm in India providing trading opportunities at unbeatable prices. Company provide trading on different segments such as equities, commodities, currency, futures, options which are available on its Upstox Pro Web and Upstox Pro Mobile trading platforms.
Upstox is backed by a group of investors including Kalaari Capital, Ratan Tata and GVK Davix.
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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.
Backed by institutional-grade research, portfolio reportin...
Incorporated in 2012, Upstox is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 4 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 | Upstox | Arihant Capital |
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| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Full Service Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 2012 | 1992 |
| Number of Branches | 4 | 700 |
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Upstox trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Arihant Capital account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). Upstox Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 150 and Arihant Capital Demat Account AMC Charges is 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a..
| Â | Upstox | 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 150 | 1st year Nil; from 2nd year onwards Rs 362 p.a. |
Upstox brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order or 2.5% whichever is low and intraday is Rs 20 per executed 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 | Upstox Default | Arihant Capital |
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| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order or 2.5% whichever is low | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.03% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 50 per lot |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | 0.01% of order value |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 10 per lot |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | MCX: 0.02% order value NCDEX: 0.02% order value |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | MCX: Rs 50 per lot NCDEX: Rs 20 per lot |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for delivery, Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today. | 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. |
| Minimum Brokerage | 0.05% | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | Auto Square-off Charges: Rs 50 | Online Bank Transfer Charges Rs 0 |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 20 per trade | Rs 0 |
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Upstox 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 | Upstox | 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 Upstox include Upstox Pro Web, Dartstock, NEST Trader, Fox Trader, iOS and Android Algola. Arihant Capital offers ArihantPlus App trading software.
| Â | Upstox | Arihant Capital |
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| Trading Platform | Upstox Pro Web, Dartstock, NEST Trader, Fox Trader, iOS and Android Algola | ArihantPlus App |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:00 PM | |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
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| Other Features | Option strategy builder | |
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Upstox is rated of 5 based on 150 customer reviews whereas Arihant Capital is rated of 5 based on 0 customer reviews.
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|  | 150 Customer Reviews     | 0 Customer Reviews    |
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| Broker Rating | Upstox is Rated 2.4 / 5 based on 150 customer reviews | Arihant Capital is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews |
| Â | Upstox | Arihant Capital |
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| Contact Broker | Pay flat Rs 20 per trade for delivery, Intra-day and F&O. Open Instant Account and start trading today. | 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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