The side-by-side comparison of HDFC Securities and Indira Securities NRI Account. Compare HDFC Securities Vs Indira Securities NRI Account brokerage charges, exposure margin, demat account and AMC. Read Indira Securities and HDFC Securities NRI Account reviews.
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Our HDFC Securities Ltd comparison with Indira Securities Pvt Ltd highlights the major differences between two brokers. Find the best between HDFC Securities and Indira Securities NRI Account.
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| About the Broker | HDFC, a leading private bank in India, offers online trading and investment services in India Stock Market to NRIs located across the globe. HDFC NRI 3-in-1 Account offers a seamless trading experience to NRIs. It offers an integrated NRI trading acc... | Indira Securities does not offer NRI trading and demat account. |
| Account Type | Value Plan (Rs. 499) | NA |
| 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: FREE Account Opening (Rs 650 waived) + Brokerage free equity delivery trading (no commission) + Flat Rs 20 Intra-day and F&O trades. |
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| NRI Account Opening Fees | ₹499 | NA |
| NRI Account AMC | ₹0 | NA |
| NRI Demat Account Opening Fees | Rs 0 | Rs 0 (Free) |
| NRI Demat Account AMC | Rs 750 (from 2nd Year onwards) | Rs 450 (Free for 1st year) |
| PIS Account AMC | NA | |
| RBI approval for PIS (One time) | ₹500 + GST | ₹500 + GST |
| Account Type | HDFC Securities Value Plan (Rs. 499) | Indira Securities NA |
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| Equity Delivery | 0.75% | NA |
| Equity Futures | 0.05% (Both Buy & Sell) | NA |
| Equity Options | ₹100 per lot | NA |
| Contract Note Reporting Charges | NA | |
| Other Brokerage Charges | Minimum Brokerage: ₹25, PIS AMC: ₹1000 | NA |
| TDS Charges on Long Term Gain (Holding > 365 Days) | 11.96% | 11.96% |
| TDS Charges on Short Term Gain (Holding <= 365 Days) | 17.94% | 17.94% |
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| Securities Transaction Tax (STT) |
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| Exchange Transaction Charges | Check Exchange Transaction Fee | |
| SEBI Charges | 0.00005% (₹5/Crore) | 0.00005% (₹5/Crore) |
| Goods and Services Tax (GST) | 18% on (brokerage + transaction charges) | 18% on (brokerage + transaction charges) |
| Stamp Duty | 0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover. | 0.01% on delivery based turnover and 0.002% on non-delivery based turnover. |
| HDFC Securities Margin | Indira Securities Margin | |
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| Equity Delivery | 1x | 1x |
| Equity Futures | 1x | 1x |
| Equity Options | 1x | 1x |
1x margin means Full SPAN + Exposure margins defined by the exchange across Equity and Derivatives (Equity F&O, currency and commodity) segments. This means the broker does not offer any additional leverage. | ||
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| HDFC Securities Review | Indira Securities Review | |
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232 Customer Reviews  | 4 Customer Reviews | |
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| Broker Rating | HDFC Securities is Rated 2.1 / 5 based on 232 customer reviews | Indira Securities is Rated 4.0 / 5 based on 4 customer reviews |
| HDFC Securities Enquire | HDFC Securities Enquire | |
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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. | FREE Account Opening (Rs 650 waived) + Brokerage free equity delivery trading (no commission) + Flat Rs 20 Intra-day and F&O trades. |
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| Other Investment Options | Bonds, Equity F&O, ETFs |
| HDFC Securities | Indira Securities | |
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| Customer Care Number | 022-6246 5555 | 9300046581 |
| Customer Care Email | nrihelp@hdfcsec.com | NRIDesk@indiratrade.com |
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Conclusion | HDFC is a good choice for NRIs to trade and invest in stocks, mutual funds and other investment products in India. Barring NRIs from the USA and Canada, it offers a convenient way to invest online. HDFC is a full-service broker offering services like RM, NRI support desk, free research, and tips, etc., to help NRIs take informed trading decisions. It also offers loan against securities held in the demat accounts. The GTC and AMO order helps NRIs in placing orders as per their convenience. | |
| Promo / Offers | Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds
| Indira SecuritiesSpecial OfferFree Equity Delivery TradingGet FREE equity delivery trading and pay flat Rs 20 brokerage for Intraday and F&O trades. Also get FREE online account opening, research and personalised services through dedicated RM. |
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