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
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 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.
| Upstox | Arihant Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Open Upstox Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
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 Free for 1st year; Rs 25/month + GST from 2nd year.
| Upstox | Arihant Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Free for 1st year; Rs 25/month + GST from 2nd year |
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 | 0.25% (whichever is lower) and intraday is Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower).
| Account Type | Upstox Default | Arihant Capital Brokerage Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order or 2.5% whichever is low | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: Flat Brokerage: ₹20/order for Intraday, Delivery and F&O| ₹0 Account Opening charges| Zero Commissions on Mutual Funds | Special Offer: 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. |
| 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 |
| Open Upstox Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
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.
| Upstox | Arihant Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Upstox Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
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.
| 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? | | |
| Referral Program | | |
| Other Features | Option strategy builder | |
| Open Upstox Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
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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| Broker Rating | Upstox is Rated 2.4 / 5 based on 150 customer reviews | Arihant Capital is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews |
| Upstox | Arihant Capital | |
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| Contact Broker | Flat Brokerage: ₹20/order for Intraday, Delivery and F&O| ₹0 Account Opening charges| Zero Commissions on Mutual Funds | 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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| Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) | | |
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| Open Upstox Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
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| Promo / Offers | Upstox Special OfferTrade Smarter With Upstox
| Arihant Capital Special Offer₹20 brokerage on trades across all segments
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