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Kotak Securities
Kotak Securities Ltd, a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank was founded in 1994. They offers stock broking services and distributes financial products in India. They have 1209 branches, franchisees and satellite offices offers services to 11.95 Lakh customers. They corporate members with the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange. They are also a depository participant with National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL).
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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 1994, Kotak Securities is a Full Service Broker. It offers trading at BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX. It has 1209 branches across India. Incorporated in 2016, Groww is a Discount Broker. It offers trading at NSE and BSE. It has 0 branches across India.
| Kotak Securities | Groww | |
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| Type of Broker | Full Service Broker | Discount Broker |
| Exchnage Membership | BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX | NSE and BSE |
| Account Type | Fixed Brokerage Plan | Standard Plan |
| Year of Incorporation | 1994 | 2016 |
| Number of Branches | 1209 | 0 |
Kotak Securities trading account opening charges is Rs 750 while Groww account opening changes is Rs 0. Kotak Securities Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 600 and Groww Demat Account AMC Charges is Rs 0.
| Kotak Securities | Groww | |
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| Trading Account Opening Charges | Rs 750 | Rs 0 |
| Trading Account AMC Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account Opening Charges | Rs 0 | Rs 0 |
| Demat Account AMC Charges | Rs 600 | Rs 0 |
Kotak Securities brokerage charges for equity is 0.49% and intraday is 0.049% (both side) 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.
| Kotak Securities | Groww | |
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| Account Type | Fixed Brokerage Plan | Standard Plan |
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | 0.49% | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Equity Intraday | 0.049% (both side) | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | 0.049% (both side) | NA |
| Equity Options | Rs 300 per lot | NA |
| Currency Futures | NA | |
| Currency Options | NA | |
| Commodity Futures | 0.070% | NA |
| Commodity Options | NA | |
| Special Offer | Special Offer: Get Kotak 3-in-1 account for seamless trading and investment. The integrated trading + demat + saving bank account is for convenient investment in the stock market and mutual funds. Request a Callback. |
| Kotak Securities | Groww | |
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| Account Type | Dynamic Brokerage Plan | Standard Plan |
| Fixed Charges | NA | |
| Equity Delivery | 0.59% to 0.30% | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Equity Intraday | 0.06% to 0.05% | Rs 20 per executed order or 0.05% whichever is lower |
| Equity Futures | 0.07% to 0.05% | NA |
| Equity Options | 2.5% to 1.8% | NA |
| Currency Futures | 0.04% or Rs 20 per lot | NA |
| Currency Options | Rs 20 to Rs 7.5 per lot | NA |
| Commodity Futures | NA | |
| Commodity Options | NA |
| Minimum Brokerage | Rs 21 per executed order | Rs 20 or 0.05% per executed order |
| Other Charges | SMS Alerts at Rs 50 per month | Physical Contract Note: Rs 20 + Courier Charges; Auto square off charges : Rs 50 |
| Call & Trade Charges | Rs 20 per call after first 20 free calls in a month | NA |
Kotak Securities transaction charges for options is NSE: 0.05% on Premium while Groww exchange transaction charges for options is NA.
| Kotak Securities | Groww | |
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| Equity Delivery | NSE: 0.00325%, BSE: 0.00325% | NSE Rs 325 per Cr (0.00325%) | BSE Rs 300 per Cr (0.003%) (each side) |
| Equity Intraday | NSE: 0.00325%, BSE: 0.00325% | NSE Rs 325 per Cr (0.00325%) | BSE Rs 300 per Cr (0.003%) (each side) |
| Equity Futures | NSE: 0.0019% | NA |
| Equity Options | NSE: 0.05% on Premium | NA |
| Currency Futures | NSE: 0.0009%, BSE: 0.00022% | NA |
| Currency Options | NSE: 0.035%, BSE: 0.001% | NA |
| Commodity | MCX (for Agri & Non Agri): 0.0026%, NCDEX: 0.006% | NA |
Kotak Securities provides the margin of 50 times for intraday trades whereas the Groww margin for intraday cash is Up to 8x (based on the stock).
| Kotak Securities | Groww | |
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| Equity Delivery | 1x (no margin) | 1x (no margin) |
| Equity Intraday | 50 times | Up to 8x (based on the stock) |
| Equity Futures | 12 to 15 times | NA |
| Equity Options | Selling: 200 times | Buying: 10 times | NA |
| Currency Futures | NA | NA |
| Currency Options | NA | NA |
| Commodity Futures | NA | NA |
| Commodity Options | NA |
The trading platforms offered Kotak Securities include Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite. Groww offers Groww trading software.
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| Trading Platform | Website, KEAT ProX Trading Terminal, Kotak Stock Trader (Mobile App), Fastlane, Xtralite | Groww |
| Intraday Square-off Time | 3:10 PM | |
| Other Features | 3-in-1 account | |
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Kotak Securities is rated 2.4 of 5 based on 167 customer reviews whereas Groww is rated 3.7 of 5 based on 19 customer reviews.
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| Broker Rating | Kotak Securities is rated 2.4 of 5 based on 167 customer reviews | Groww is rated 3.7 of 5 based on 19 customer reviews |
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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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| Promo / Offers | Kotak 3-in-1 AccountKotak Mahendra Bank offers trinity account, a 3-in-1 account which is a combination of saving bank, trading and demat account. It offers convenient investment in Equity, Derivatives, Mutual Funds, IPO and ETF. Looking for an online trading account? Request Callback from a stock broker. |
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