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Sharekhan Vs Geojit NRI Account Comparison

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

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

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Sharekhan Vs Geojit

  Sharekhan Geojit
 
  Sharekhan Logo Geojit BNP Paribas 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 Geojit BNP Paribas is a leading full-time stockbroker with a strong presence in Southern India and the Middle East. The company offers NRI services to non-resident Indian investors residing in Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E only. ... Know more about Geojit BNP Paribas
Account Type Sharekhan NRI Account
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Sharekhan Vs Geojit Charges

  Sharekhan Geojit
NRI Account Opening Fees ₹2000
NRI Account AMC ₹3000
NRI Demat Account Opening Fees Rs 0 (Free) Rs 0 (Free)
NRI Demat Account AMC Rs 400 (Free for 1st year) Rs 400 per year
PIS Account AMC
RBI approval for PIS (One time) ₹500 + GST ₹500 + GST

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Sharekhan Vs Geojit NRI Account Brokerage Comparison

Account Type Sharekhan Sharekhan NRI Account Geojit
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
Other Brokerage Charges PIS Acct AMC: ₹1000
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 Geojit NRI Account Taxes/Fees

  Sharekhan Geojit
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 Geojit NRI Account Margin

  Sharekhan Margin Geojit 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 Geojit NRI Account Features

  Sharekhan Geojit
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 Geojit NRI Account Review

  Sharekhan Review Geojit Review
  312 Customer Reviews    Rate Sharekhan 110 Customer Reviews    Rate Geojit
Fees 3.0 3.5
Brokerage 2.8 3.2
Trading Platform 3.7 3.9
Customer Service 3.3 3.7
Overall Rating Rated 3.3 stars Rated 3.6 stars
Broker Rating Sharekhan is Rated 3.3 / 5 based on 312 customer reviews Geojit is Rated 3.6 / 5 based on 110 customer reviews

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  Sharekhan Enquire Geojit 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 Geojit NRI Investment Options

  Sharekhan Geojit
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 Geojit NRI Customer Service

  Sharekhan Geojit
Customer Care Number +91 022 6518500 +91 0484 3911777
Customer Care Email nridesk@sharekhan.com customercare@geojit.com

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Sharekhan Vs Geojit Order Type Offered for NRI Account

  Sharekhan Geojit
Bracket Order Yes
Cover Order Yes
After Market Order(AMO) Yes
Good Till Cancelled (GTC) Yes

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Sharekhan Vs Geojit - NRI Account Advantages and Disadvantages

  Sharekhan Geojit
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.
  • 30+ years of experience in the capital market in India.
  • Strong physical presence in Gulf countries through tie-ups with other prominent financial services providers in these countries.
  • Dedicated research team offers investment and research tips to NRIs.
  • Equity Derivatives NRI traders do not require separate Custodial account as Geojit is a clearing member and clear the trade by themselves.
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.
  • NRI Account is available only to residents of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait or Oman.
  • Doesn't offer services to the US, UK, Australia or Canada based NRIs.
  • Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account. An NRI has to open a bank account with another company.
  • High brokerage charges when compared with discount brokers like Zerodha, Prostocks, etc.
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.

Geojit is a highly recommended broker for NRIs residing in Middle East countries. It has 480+ offices and a dedicated Call Centre to offer quality services to NRIs. The company also offers strong research services to help NRIs make informed trading decisions. Other investment options including Mutual Funds, PMS and IPO make them preferred broker for many NRIs in the Gulf.

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