About 5paisa
5paisa.com is a leading online stockbroker offering discount brokerage services to retail investors in India. 5paisa Capital Ltd is a publicly traded and professionally managed company promoted by IIFL founders. As of August 2025, 5paisa has over 3.85 lakh active traders, according to data from NSE.
5paisa offers online trading in equity on BSE and NSE and commodity trading under MCX. It is a flat... 
About Arihant Capital
With over 32 years of industry experience, Arihant Capital Markets Limited is a leading stock broker of India offering a wide range of investment and trading services, including investing in stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, IPO, bonds, tax-free bonds, and NCDs, trading in futures and options, currency, and commodity, margin trading funding (MTF) and wealth management. It also offers other products like...
Incorporated in 1996, 5paisa is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE, BSE, MCX. It has 1 branches across India. Incorporated in 1992, Arihant Capital is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 800 branches across India.
| 5paisa | Arihant Capital | |
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| Type of Broker | Discount Broker | Full Service Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | NSE, BSE, MCX | BSE, NSE |
| Year of Incorporation | 1996 | 1992 |
| Number of Branches | 1 | 800 |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
5paisa trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Arihant Capital account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). 5paisa Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (₹25 + 18% GST per month) | Free for 1st ye and Arihant Capital Demat Account AMC Charges is Free for 1st year; Rs 25/month + GST from 2nd year.
| 5paisa | Arihant Capital | |
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| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 0 (Free) |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 300 (₹25 + 18% GST per month) | Free for 1st ye | Free for 1st year; Rs 25/month + GST from 2nd year |
5paisa Brokerage Charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order whereas Arihant Capital brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) and Intraday is Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower).
| Account Type | 5paisa Regular Account Plan | Arihant Capital Brokerage Plan |
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| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per order | 0.25% (whichever is lower) |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per executed order | Rs 20 per executed order |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: ₹0 Account Opening| ₹20/order – Equity Delivery, Intraday, Futures & Options | ₹0 Commission on Mutual Funds Open Instant Account with 5paisa | Special Offer: Trade at ₹20 per executed order across all segments. Enjoy low-cost investing in Equity Delivery, Intraday, F&O, Currency, and Commodities.
Open an instant account (FREE) with Arihant Capital and start trading today. |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 20 per trade | Rs 20 |
| Other Charges | Buyback and OFS - ₹20 + GST | Online Bank Transfer Charges Rs 0 |
| Call & Trade Charges | Additional ₹20 per order + GST | Rs 0 |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
5paisa margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Arihant Capital margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (4x leverage) based on the stock.
| 5paisa | Arihant Capital | |
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| Equity Delivery | 100% of trade value (1x leverage) | 100% of trade value (1x leverage) |
| Equity Intraday | Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage) | Up to 20% of trade value (5x leverage) |
| F&O (Eq, Curr, Comm) | 100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage) | 100% of NRML margin (Span + Exposure) (1x leverage) |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
The trading platforms offered 5paisa include 5paisa Online Trading App, Trader's Terminal, 5paisa EXE, FnO 360, Xstream API Platform. Arihant Capital offers ArihantPlus App and ArihantPlus Web trading software.
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| Trading Platform | 5paisa Online Trading App, Trader's Terminal, 5paisa EXE, FnO 360, Xstream API Platform | ArihantPlus App and ArihantPlus Web |
| Intraday Square-off Time | Optimum Plan: 3:10 PM, Platinum Plan: 3:20 PM | 3:15 PM |
| Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | | |
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| Other Features | OFS, Buyback, US Stocks, ETFs, Portfolio Advisory | OFS, Buyback, Wealth Basket, National Pension Scheme, ETFs, Corporate FDs, Portfolio Management |
| Open 5paisa Account | Open Arihant Capital Account |
5paisa is rated of 5 based on 97 customer reviews whereas Arihant Capital is rated of 5 based on 0 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | 5paisa is Rated 2.6 / 5 based on 97 customer reviews | Arihant Capital is Rated / 5 based on 0 customer reviews |
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| Contact Broker | ₹0 Account Opening| ₹20/order – Equity Delivery, Intraday, Futures & Options | ₹0 Commission on Mutual Funds Open Instant Account with 5paisa | Trade at ₹20 per executed order across all segments. Enjoy low-cost investing in Equity Delivery, Intraday, F&O, Currency, and Commodities.
Open an instant account (FREE) with Arihant Capital and start trading today. |
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| Promo / Offers | 5paisa Special OfferFlat ₹20 Brokerage. Endless Opportunities
| Arihant Capital Special Offer₹20 brokerage on trades across all segments
Open your instant Arihant Capital account online and start trading today. |
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