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About ICICIdirect
ICICIdirect is one of the largest retail stock brokers in India. It is part of the ICICI Group. It offers online trading and investment services to over 50 lakhs customers. The services offered include equity, commodity, and currency trading at BSE, NSE, and MCX. The company also offers Mutual Fund & IPO, Fixed deposits, Bond, NCD, wealth products, Home Loans, Loans against Securities, etc.
ICICIdirect's most popular service is its 3-in-1 account, which includes ICICI Bank Account, ICICI Tradin...
About Groww
Groww is a Bangalore based broker offering online flat fee discount brokerage services to invest in Equity, IPO, and Direct Mutual Funds. Groww is the brand name for Nextbillion Technology Private Limited who is a SEBI registered stockbroker and a member of NSE and BSE.
Established in 2016, Groww initially started as a direct mutual fund investment platform. In the mid-2020s, Groww expanded its product offering to include Equity trading. The company also offers Digital gold, US Stocks, and Fixe...
Incorporated in 2000, ICICIdirect is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 154 branches across India. Incorporated in 2016, Groww is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE and BSE. It has 0 branches across India.
ICICIdirect | Groww | |
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Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Discount Broker |
Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE | NSE and BSE |
Year of Incorporation | 2000 | 2016 |
Number of Branches | 154 | 0 |
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ICICIdirect trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Groww account opening changes is Rs 0 (Free). ICICIdirect Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (from 2nd year) and Groww Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0.
ICICIdirect | Groww | |
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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 |
Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 300 (from 2nd year) | Rs 0 |
ICICIdirect brokerage charges for equity is 0.55% and intraday is Rs 20 per order whereas Groww brokerage charges for equity is Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower and intraday is Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower.
Account Type | ICICIdirect ICICI Neo Plan | Groww Standard Plan |
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Fixed Charges | NA | NA |
Equity Delivery | 0.55% | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per order | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
Equity Futures | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 20 per executed order |
Equity Options | Rs 20 per order | Rs 20 per executed order |
Currency Futures | Rs 20 per order | NA |
Currency Options | Rs 20 per order | NA |
Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per order | NA |
Commodity Options | Rs 20 per order | NA |
Special Offer | Special Offer: ICICIdirect Neo Plan - Flat Rs 20 per trade brokerage (Intraday and F&O) + Free Account Opening + Get funds in 5 minutes from sell orders + Free trading tips. Open Instant Account Now
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ICICIdirect | Groww | |
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Account Type | I-Secure Plan | Standard Plan |
Fixed Charges | NA | NA |
Equity Delivery | 0.55% | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
Equity Intraday | 0.275% | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
Equity Futures | 0.05% | Rs 20 per executed order |
Equity Options | Rs 95 per lot | Rs 20 per executed order |
Currency Futures | Rs 20 per order | NA |
Currency Options | Rs 20 per order | NA |
Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per order | NA |
Commodity Options | Rs 20 per order | NA |
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Minimum Brokerage | Rs 35 per trade (I-Secure Plan) | Rs 20 or 0.05% per executed order |
Other Charges | Margin Trading Interest: 0.025% Per day | Physical Contract Note: Rs 20 + Courier Charges; Auto square off charges : Rs 50 |
Call & Trade Charges | Rs 50 per trade | NA |
ICICIdirect transaction charges for options is NSE Rs 5000 per Cr (0.05%) | BSE Rs 3700 per Cr (0.037%) (on premium) while Groww exchange transaction charges for options is NSE Rs 5000 per Cr (0.05%) | BSE Rs 3750 per Cr (0.0375%) (on premium).
ICICIdirect | Groww | |
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Equity Delivery | NSE Rs 325 per Cr (0.00325%) | BSE Rs 375 per Cr (0.00375%) (each side) | NSE Rs 325 per Cr (0.00325%) | BSE Rs 375 per Cr (0.00375%) (each side) |
Equity Intraday | NSE Rs 325 per Cr (0.00325%) | BSE Rs 375 per Cr (0.00375%) (sell side) | NSE Rs 325 per Cr (0.00325%) | BSE Rs 375 per Cr (0.00375%) (sell side) |
Equity Futures | NSE Rs 190 per Cr (0.0019%) | BSE Rs 0 | NSE Rs 190 per Cr (0.0019%) | BSE Rs 0 |
Equity Options | NSE Rs 5000 per Cr (0.05%) | BSE Rs 3700 per Cr (0.037%) (on premium) | NSE Rs 5000 per Cr (0.05%) | BSE Rs 3750 per Cr (0.0375%) (on premium) |
Currency Futures | NSE Rs 90 per Cr (0.0009%) | BSE Rs 90 per Cr (0.0009%) | |
Currency Options | NSE Rs 4000 per Cr (0.04%) | BSE Rs 100 per Cr (0.001%) (on premium) | (on premium) |
Commodity | Group A - Rs 260 per Cr (0.0026%) | NA |
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ICICIdirect margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Groww margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
ICICIdirect | Groww | |
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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) |
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The trading platforms offered ICICIdirect include ICICIdirect.com (website), Trade Racer, ICICIDirect Mobile App. Groww offers Groww trading software.
ICICIdirect | Groww | |
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3 in 1 Account | ||
Charting | ||
Automated Trading | ||
SMS Alerts | ||
Online Demo | ||
Online Portfolio | ||
Margin Trading Funding | ||
Margin Against Shares (Equity Cash) | ||
Margin Against Shares (Equity F&O) | ||
Trading Platform | ICICIdirect.com (website), Trade Racer, ICICIDirect Mobile App | Groww |
Intraday Square-off Time | 3:30 PM | 3:10 PM |
Trading In SME Shares Allowed? | ||
Referral Program | ||
Other Features | Bullet Trading, Can trade in 32 exchanges through Saxo Trader | |
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ICICIdirect is rated 2.3 of 5 based on 480 customer reviews whereas Groww is rated 3.9 of 5 based on 93 customer reviews.
ICICIdirect Enquire | Groww Enquire | |
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Contact Broker | ICICIdirect Neo Plan - Flat Rs 20 per trade brokerage (Intraday and F&O) + Free Account Opening + Get funds in 5 minutes from sell orders + Free trading tips. Open Instant Account Now | 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. |
ICICIdirect | Groww | |
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Stock / Equity | ||
Commodity | ||
Currency | ||
IPO | ||
Mutual Funds | ||
Bond / NCD | ||
Debt | ||
Other Investment Options | Equity, Derivatives, Currency, Mutual Funds, ETF, Insurance, FD/Bonds, Loans, Tax, ELocker, NPS | Digital Gold, US Stocks, Fixed Deposits |
ICICIdirect | Groww | |
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Bracket Order | ||
Cover Order | ||
Buy Today Sell Tomorrow (BTST) | ||
Sell Today Buy Tomorrow (STBT) | ||
After Market Order(AMO) | ||
Good Till Cancelled (GTC) | ||
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ICICIdirect | Groww | |
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Daily Market Report | ||
Free Tips | ||
Quarterly Result Analysis | ||
News Alerts |
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Reviews | Groww is a Bangalore based broker offering online services to invest in Equity, IPO, and Direct Mutual Funds. Groww is registered with SEBI as a stock broker in the name of NextBillion Technology Limited. Groww is also a member of the NSE, BSE, and CDSL depository. Groww is an online discount broker with a simple pricing model based on a flat fee. The company charges a lower of Rs 20 or 0.05% per executed trade and offers Free Mutual Fund services with no charges in investing or redemption of mutual funds. The account opening with Groww is also free with no maintenance charges. It does not offer any tips, recommendations, and research services. Groww offers its trading platform called Groww on web and mobile app to enjoy a seamless trading experience for its investors. |
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