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Sharekhan Vs Religare NRI Account Comparison

The side-by-side comparison of Sharekhan and Religare NRI Account. Compare Sharekhan Vs Religare NRI Account brokerage charges, exposure margin, demat account and AMC. Read Religare and Sharekhan NRI Account reviews.

Find out Sharekhan Vs Religare which is better NRI Trading Account. See Sharekhan Vs Religare which is best NRI Demat Account.

Our Sharekhan comparison with Religare highlights the major differences between two brokers. Find the best between Sharekhan and Religare NRI Account.

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Sharekhan Vs Religare

  Sharekhan Religare
 
  Sharekhan Logo Religare Logo
About the Broker Sharekhan, a leading full-service broker in India, offers NRI Stock Trading and Demat accounts to NRI, PIO and OCI customers. Sharekhan offers a 3-in-1 NRI Trading account in partnership with Axis, Indusind, IDBI and HDFC Bank. This account comprises... Know more about Sharekhan Religare Broking offers trading and investment services to NRIs. It offers NRI Trading and NRI Demat Accounts. This 2-in-1 account provides NRIs with access to BSE & NSE to trade across Equities, Equity Derivatives, IPOs, and Mutual Funds. Religareo... Know more about Religare
Account Type Sharekhan NRI Account NRI Account
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.

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.


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Sharekhan Vs Religare Charges

  Sharekhan Religare
NRI Account Opening Fees ₹2000
NRI Account AMC ₹3000
NRI Demat Account Opening Fees Rs 0 (Free) Nil
NRI Demat Account AMC Rs 400 (Free for 1st year) Rs 400 from second year onward
PIS Account AMC NA
RBI approval for PIS (One time) ₹500 + GST ₹500 + GST

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Sharekhan Vs Religare NRI Account Brokerage Comparison

Account Type Sharekhan Sharekhan NRI Account Religare NRI Account
Equity Delivery 0.50%
Equity Futures 0.1% on first leg and 0.02% on second leg
Equity Options ₹250 per contract note

Other Charges

Contract Note Reporting Charges NA
Other Brokerage Charges PIS Acct AMC: ₹1000 ODIN Diet: ₹999 per year
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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Sharekhan Vs Religare NRI Account Taxes/Fees

  Sharekhan Religare
Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
  • Equity Intraday: 0.025% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Delivery: 0.1% (on Buy and Sell)
  • Equity Futures: 0.01% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Options: 0.05% (on Sell trade premium) or 0.125% (on excersied options)
  • Equity Intraday: 0.025% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Delivery: 0.1% (on Buy and Sell)
  • Equity Futures: 0.01% (on Sell trade)
  • Equity Options: 0.05% (on Sell trade premium) or 0.125% (on excersied options)
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.

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Sharekhan Vs Religare NRI Account Margin

  Sharekhan Margin Religare Margin
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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Sharekhan and Religare NRI Account Features

  Sharekhan Religare
3-in-1 Account No No
Automated Trading No No
Free Research And Tips Yes Yes
Other Features Call & Trade, Dedicated Relationship Manager, Branch Support

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Sharekhan Vs Religare NRI Account Review

  Sharekhan Review Religare Review
  312 Customer Reviews    Rate Sharekhan 77 Customer Reviews    Rate Religare
Fees 3.0 3.2
Brokerage 2.8 3.1
Trading Platform 3.7 3.0
Customer Service 3.3 2.9
Overall Rating Rated 3.3 stars Rated 2.9 stars
Broker Rating Sharekhan is Rated 3.3 / 5 based on 312 customer reviews Religare is Rated 2.9 / 5 based on 77 customer reviews

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Contact Broker / Request A Call Back

  Sharekhan Enquire Religare Enquire
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. 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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Sharekhan Vs Religare NRI Investment Options

  Sharekhan Religare
Stocks Yes Yes
Initial Public Offers (IPO) Yes Yes
Mutual Funds Yes Yes
Other Investment Options PMS, Wealth Management

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Sharekhan Vs Religare NRI Customer Service

  Sharekhan Religare
Customer Care Number +91 022 6518500 0120 6130300
Customer Care Email nridesk@sharekhan.com wecare@religareonline.com

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Sharekhan Vs Religare Order Type Offered for NRI Account

  Sharekhan Religare
Bracket Order Yes
Cover Order Yes
After Market Order(AMO) Yes Yes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC) Yes No

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Sharekhan Vs Religare - NRI Account Advantages and Disadvantages

  Sharekhan Religare
Pros
  1. One of the largest stock brokers in India.
  2. Easy trading experience for NRI with 3 in 1 account.
  3. Offers advanced trading platforms in desktop, mobile, and web versions.
  4. Offers online Mutual Funds, IPOs and Bonds.
  5. Offers PMS services for wealth management
  6. A dedicated relationship manager to each NRI customer.
  7. Offers hand holding to beginners in the stock market.
  • Dedicated NRI Invest team and relationship managers to all NRIs.
  • Free research, recommendation and trading tips to NRIs.
  • NRIs can hedge the portfolio risk using futures and options trading facility.
  • Offers Mutual Fund services to NRIs
Cons
  1. 3 in 1 account facility is only available with select banks (Axis, HDFC, IDBI, and Indusind)
  2. Brokerage and account opening charges are higher when compared to other full-service brokers.
  • Brokerage charges are higher in comparison to discount brokers like Zerodha, Tradejini , and Prostocks.
  • Religare doesn't offer automated trading to the investors.
  • Doesn't offer 3-in-1 accounts which means more paperwork for NRIs in opening bank accounts & PIS separately. Also, funds need to be transferred to the PIS enabled bank account before trading.
Conclusion

Sharekhan is a good choice as a stock broker for NRIs. It offers a full range of financial services to NRIs including a hassle-free 3-in-1 trading account, research services, investments in Mutual Funds, IPOs, NCDs and also PMS. GTC and AMO order along with Call & Trade facility help NRIs to place orders in their convenient timings.

Religare Broking Ltd is a good choice for NRIs who wants trading assistance as well as access to research reports to gain market insights. It has a dedicated research team that publishes incisive research reports to keep you updated on the latest trends in the economy and markets. It also offers good trading platforms with useful features like multiple stock tracking, instant order execution, and real-time streaming of quotes.

Promo / Offers

Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)

  Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds

  • Brokerage-free equity delivery trades.
  • Brokerage-free Direct Mutual Fund.
  • Pay ₹20 per trade for Intraday & F&O.
  • The best trading platform in India.

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Zerodha (India's Best & No. 1 Broker)

  Special Offer - Free Equity Delivery and Mutual Funds

  • Brokerage-free equity delivery trades.
  • Brokerage-free Direct Mutual Fund.
  • Pay ₹20 per trade for Intraday & F&O.
  • The best trading platform in India.

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