Dhani Stocks Vs Zerodha NRI Account Comparison

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.

• Online discount broker offering low brokerage charges.
• 3-in-1 account facility.
• Online investing with the advanced Dhani Stocks trading platform.
• Access to online mutual funds investment to NRIs.
• Part of reputed Indiabulls Group, a diversified financial services company.
• Free Call and Trade facility.

1. Discount stock broker offer trading at a low brokerage charges. Zerodha charges Rs 200 per trade (PIS Account) and Rs 100 per trade (Non-PIS account) whereas full-service stock brokers charge on an average 0.75% of the order value. So, if you trade for Rs 1 lakh, you pay Rs 750 with a full-service stock broker whereas Zerodha will charge you Rs 200.
2. India's largest stock broker in terms of active customers.
3. Offers access to best-in-industry trading software and tools.
4. Supports HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Axis Bank NRI Bank Account.

• Higher brokerage as compared to the brokerage charged by discount brokers.
• Doesn't offer unlimited trades/discount brokerage to NRI customers.

1. Doesn't offer 3-in-1 accounts. Only offer trading and demat accounts. So, you have to first transfer funds from your PIS account to Zerodha trading account before trading.
2. Doesn't offer Mutual Funds to NRI customers.
3. Doesn't provide research reports or analysis.

Dhani Stocks is a decent choice as a broker for NRI traders who need the online trading facility, personalized services, and prefer investing in mutual funds. The Dhani Stocks powerful trading platforms offer many useful trading features to NRI investors. Being a full-service broker, the brokerage charges are slightly on a higher side, making it a little costly broker for NRIs. Except for higher brokerage, the services offered by Dhani Stocks to NRI customers are competitive.

Zerodha comes across as a decent choice for NRIs looking to invest in stock markets in India and want to save on brokerage. The company offers best-in-the-industry trading platforms and tools. However, NRIs have to open bank accounts with HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Axis Bank to open a Zerodha NRI account. It also doesn't offer mutual fund investment services to NRIs. It charges a low flat-fee brokerage which makes it an attractive choice for NRIs.