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Incorporated in 1990, Karvy Stock Broking Ltd (KSBL) is part of KARVY Group; one of India's leading financial services company provides stock broking and research advisory services. They offer Customized investment solutions to corporate, institutions and individual investors through its wide network of offices. Using their combine account facil...

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Which type of stockbroker Karvy is?
Karvy is a Full Service Broker.
In which stock or commodity exchanges in India I can trade through Karvy?
Karvy offers to trade at BSE, NSE, MCX.
How much Karvy charge for trading account opening?
Karvy charges ₹650 to open a trading account.
What are Karvy annual maintenance charges (AMC) for a trading account?
₹0
How much Karvy charge for Demat Account opening?
₹0
How much is Karvy Demat Account Maintenance Charges (AMC)?
₹420
Is Demat account mandatory with a trading account at Karvy?
No, Demat Account is not mandatory when opening a trading account with Karvy.
What are the Karvy brokerage charges for equity delivery trading?
0.3%
How much does Karvy charge for equity intraday trading (day trading of shares)?
0.03%
What are the Karvy equity futures brokerage charges?
0.03%
How much Karvy charges for equity options trading?
₹30 per lot
What are Karvy commodity future brokerage charges?
0.03%
What are Karvy commodity options brokerage charges?
₹30 per lot
What are Karvy currency derivatives (future) brokerage charges?
0.03%
Karvy currency derivatives (options) brokerage charges?
₹30 per lot
How much is the minimum brokerage charged by Karvy?
Delivery 1% or 10p per scrip | Intra-day 0.50% or 5p per scrip whichever is higher
What are Karvy transaction charges for equity delivery trading?
₹325
What are transaction charges for equity intraday trading (stock day trading)?
₹325
What are the equity futures exchange transaction charges at Karvy?
₹230
Karvy transaction charges for equity options trading?
₹5500
Karvy transaction charges for futures (currency derivatives trading)?
₹325
How much is the transaction charge for commodity trading at Karvy?
₹300
Does Karvy offer equity (share) trading?
Yes. You can trade in the equity segment with Karvy.
Can I apply for an IPO through Karvy?
Yes. You can apply in IPO if you have a trading account with Karvy.
Does Karvy offer to invest in Mutual Funds?
Yes. You can buy/sell Mutual Fund if you have a trading account with Karvy.
Can I buy or trade Bonds and NCD with Karvy?
Yes. You can trade in bonds and NCD with Karvy.
Does Karvy offer commodity trading?
Yes. You can trade in the commodities at MCX with Karvy.
Does Karvy offer currency derivative trading?
Yes. You can trade in currency derivative segment with Karvy.
Does Karvy offer order type bracket order (BO)?
No. Karvy doesn't offer Bracket Orders (BO).
Does Karvy offer cover order?
No. Cover Order (CO) is not available with Karvy.
Does Karvy offer after trading hours order or after-market order (AMO) or off-market orders? Can I place orders after trading hours; the orders which get executed when the market opens next time? Can I place an order when the market is closed?
No. You cannot place 'After Trading Hours' Order with Karvy. The After Hour Sessions enable you to place orders even when the market is closed. The timings of the After Hour Order varies by broker to broker. Most brokers allow to place the AMO orders between 3:30 PM to 9:00 AM on trading day and 24 hrs on the non-trading day (weekends or trading holidays).

Note: After hour facility for order placement may not be available in certain segments. Please check with the broker for more detail about this service.
Does Karvy offer margin funding for share/commodity trading?
Yes. Margin funding is available when trading with Karvy. Please contact Karvy for more detail as this feature may not be available to all the customers.
Karvy uses which trading platform or trading software?
NEST, Karvy Web, Trade Mobile
What is Karvy intraday square-off time?
Karvy square-off intraday trades at 3:15.
Does Karvy offer 24x7 customer service?
No. Karvy doesn't provide 24x7 customer service.
Does Karvy provide customer support through Online Chat?
Yes. Karvy provide customer service through Chat service online.
Does Karvy offer customer service through local branch offices or broker franchise?
Yes. Karvy offer customer service through local branch offices, local partners and franchises.
Does Karvy publish daily market research reports?
Yes
Does Karvy provide trading tips or investment strategies?
Yes. Karvy provide free tips for stock and commodity trading to its customers.

Karvy Special Offer

Karvy - Zero Account Opening Fee + Up to ₹5500 Brokerage Refund

Open Demat and Trading account with Karvy Stock Broking for free (₹650 waived) and get up to ₹5500 brokerage back based on the brokerage generated for the period of 30 days from account opening.

Interested in opening a trading account? Request Callback from Karvy Stock Broking.

Karvy Special Offer

Karvy - Zero Account Opening Fee + Up to ₹5500 Brokerage Refund

Open Demat and Trading account with Karvy Stock Broking for free (₹650 waived) and get up to ₹5500 brokerage back based on the brokerage generated for the period of 30 days from account opening.

Interested in opening a trading account? Request Callback from Karvy Stock Broking.