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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 Tr... 
Stoxkart
Incorporated in 2019, Stoxkart is a Delhi-based online discount broker offering trading and investment services in equity, commodity, currency, derivatives, IPOs and mutual funds. It is part of SMC Global Limited, a full-service stock broker and a leading diversified financial services company in India.
Stoxkart charges one of the lowest brokerage fees in the industry. It offers brokerage free Equity delivery trades and charges flat Rs 15 per executed order on intraday equity trades only when y...
Incorporated in 2000, ICICIdirect is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE. It has 154 branches across India. Incorporated in 2019, Stoxkart is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX. It has 1 branches across India.
| ICICIdirect | Stoxkart | |
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| Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE | BSE, NSE, MCX |
| Year of Incorporation | 2000 | 2019 |
| Number of Branches | 154 | 1 |
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| Open ICICIdirect Account | Enquire Stoxkart |
ICICIdirect trading account opening charges is Rs 0 (Free) while Stoxkart account opening changes is Rs 300. ICICIdirect Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300 (from 2nd year) and Stoxkart Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 300.
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| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 300 |
| 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 300 |
ICICIdirect brokerage charges for equity is 0.55% and intraday is Rs 20 per order whereas Stoxkart brokerage charges for equity is Rs 0 and intraday is Rs 15 (on profit trades only).
| ICICIdirect | Stoxkart | |
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| Account Type | ICICI Neo Plan | Default |
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | 0.55% | Rs 0 |
| Equity Intraday | Rs 20 per order | Rs 15 (on profit trades only) |
| Equity Futures | Rs 0 (Free) | Rs 15 |
| Equity Options | Rs 20 per order | Rs 15 |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per order | Rs 15 |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per order | Rs 15 |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per order | Rs 15 |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per order | Rs 15 |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: ICICIdirect Neo Plan - Flat Rs 20 per trade brokerage (Intraday and F&O) + Free Account Opening + Get funds in 30 minutes from sell orders + Free trading tips. Open Instant Account Now
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Special Offer: Rs 0 Delivery Brokerage + Rs 0 Intraday Trades in Loss. Open a Demat Account in 15 Minutes. Request a Callback |
| ICICIdirect | Stoxkart | |
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| Account Type | I-Secure Plan | Default |
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | 0.55% | Rs 0 |
| Equity Intraday | 0.275% | Rs 15 (on profit trades only) |
| Equity Futures | 0.05% | Rs 15 |
| Equity Options | Rs 95 per lot | Rs 15 |
| Currency Futures | Rs 20 per order | Rs 15 |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 per order | Rs 15 |
| Commodity Futures | Rs 20 per order | Rs 15 |
| Commodity Options | Rs 20 per order | Rs 15 |
| Open ICICIdirect Account | Enquire Stoxkart |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 35 per trade (I-Secure Plan) | Rs 0 |
| Other Charges | Margin Trading Interest: 0.025% Per day | Auto square-off Rs 20 per order. |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 50 per trade | Rs 20 |
ICICIdirect transaction charges for options is Rs 5000 per Cr (0.05%) (on premium) while Stoxkart exchange transaction charges for options is NSE: 0.05% | BSE: 0.0005% (on premium).
| ICICIdirect | Stoxkart | |
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| Equity Delivery | NSE Rs 310 per Cr (0.0031%) | BSE Rs 280 per Cr (0.0028%) (each side) | NSE: 0.00325% | BSE: 0.003% |
| Equity Intraday | NSE Rs 310 per Cr (0.0031%) | BSE Rs 280 per Cr (0.0028%) (each side) | NSE: 0.00325% | BSE: 0.003% |
| Equity Futures | Rs 180 per Cr (0.0018%) | NSE: 0.0019% | BSE: 0.0007% |
| Equity Options | Rs 5000 per Cr (0.05%) (on premium) | NSE: 0.05% | BSE: 0.0005% (on premium) |
| Currency Futures | Rs 120 per Cr (0.0012%) | NSE: 0.0009% | BSE: 0.00042% |
| Currency Options | Rs 5000 per Cr (0.05%) (on premium) | NSE: 0.04% | BSE: 0.0012% (on premium value) |
| Commodity | Group A - Rs 260 per Cr (0.0026%) | Futures Group A: 0.0036% | Options: 0.002% |
| Open ICICIdirect Account | Enquire Stoxkart |
ICICIdirect margin for intraday trading is up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock whereas the Stoxkart margin for intraday cash is also up to 20% of the trade value (5x leverage) based on the stock.
| ICICIdirect | Stoxkart | |
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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 ICICIdirect Account | Enquire Stoxkart |
The trading platforms offered ICICIdirect include ICICIdirect.com (website), Trade Racer, ICICIDirect Mobile App. Stoxkart offers Stoxkart Pro, Stoxkart Classic, Stoxkart Desktop, Stoxkart Web trading software.
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| Trading Platform | ICICIdirect.com (website), Trade Racer, ICICIDirect Mobile App | Stoxkart Pro, Stoxkart Classic, Stoxkart Desktop, Stoxkart Web |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:30 PM | |
| Other Features | Bullet Trading, Can trade in 32 exchanges through Saxo Trader | |
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| Open ICICIdirect Account | Enquire Stoxkart |
ICICIdirect is rated 2.4 of 5 based on 455 customer reviews whereas Stoxkart is rated 3.3 of 5 based on 3 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | ICICIdirect is rated 2.4 of 5 based on 455 customer reviews | Stoxkart is rated 3.3 of 5 based on 3 customer reviews |
| ICICIdirect Enquire | Stoxkart 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 30 minutes from sell orders + Free trading tips. Open Instant Account Now | Rs 0 Delivery Brokerage + Rs 0 Intraday Trades in Loss. Open a Demat Account in 15 Minutes. Request a Callback |
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| Other Investment Options | Equity, Derivatives, Currency, Mutual Funds, ETF, Insurance, FD/Bonds, Loans, Tax, ELocker, NPS |
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| Open ICICIdirect Account | Enquire Stoxkart |
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| Promo / Offers | ICICIdirect Neo Plan (Discount Brokerage)Open a 3-in-1 account with Neo Plan for:
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No Profit. No BrokerageGet free equity delivery trades and pay flat Rs 15 brokerage for Intraday only when you make profit To open an account with Stoxkart leave your contact information. |
| Open ICICIdirect Account | Enquire Stoxkart |
Rs 0 Eq Delivery Brokerage
Flat ₹10 Per Trade in F&O
Rs 0 Demat AMC
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