Here we present 1 on 1 comparison of Axis Direct vs Zerodha share brokers in India. The comparison is based on more than 50 attributes for clear decision making.To be precise, we have compared Axis Direct vs Zerodha's on brokerage plans,Plan types,customer service, maintenance fees, tools, rating, reviews,trading features and investment options provided to Indian share market investors.This will help you in make up your mind and clear things for you so that you can choose the best broker for youself.
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Full Service Broker | Discount Broker |
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BSE, NSE | NSE, BSE, MCX-SX and MCX |
| Broker Overview | Since its inception in 2005, Axis Securities Limited aims to become a leading player in the Retail Brokering Industry. The Broker is engaged in the business of marketing and selling of financial products of the Axis Bank Limited. | With high-class technology, unique trading tools and three-way trading platform, Zerodha is giving its clients an edge in trading and decision making. Pioneer in introducing low brokerage scheme, Zerodha manages to satisfy both casual and active inve... |
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| Trading Account Opening Fees
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Rs 999 | Rs 200 for self printed or Rs 300 courier form |
| Trading AMC
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Rs 0 | NIL |
| Demat Account Opening Fees
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Rs 650(1st Year Free) | Rs 100 |
| Demat AMC
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Rs 0 | Rs 300 |
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| Plan Name
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Fixed Brokerage Plan | 20 Rs per executed order |
| Plan Description
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Fixed Plan Brokerage is simple and easy to understand. Axis Direct is right in line with its closest full-service competitors. Its .50% for equity trades is slightly less expensive than ICICI (.55%) while same as Kotak, HDFC and SBI (.50%). | 20 Rs flat plan from Zerodha is same for intraday, F&O equity, commodity and currency on NSE,BSE,MCX & MCX-SX. No upfront brokerage or turnover commitments on your trade. 20 Rs is Maximum you need to pay for per executable order, so charges can be less as .01% (intraday equity & futures) whichever is lower.Now Equity Delivery is Free with Zerodha. |
| Equity Delivery
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0.50% | Free |
| Equity Intraday
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0.05% | Rs 20 |
| Equity Futures
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0.05% | Rs 20 |
| Equity Options
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1 paisa per lot same day sq off or 10 rs per lot for carry f/w orders | Rs 20 |
| Currency Futures
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0.05% | Rs 20 |
| Currency Options
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Rs 100 per lot | Rs 20 |
| Commodity Trading
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NA | Rs 20 |
| Minimum Brokerage
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| Brokerage Calculator | Brokerage Calculator for AxisDirect | Brokerage Calculator for zerodha |
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| Equity Delivery
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Rs 325 Per Cr | Rs 325 Per Cr |
| Equity Intraday
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Rs 325 Per Cr | Rs 325 Per Cr |
| Equity Futures
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Rs 190 Per Cr | Rs 210 Per Cr |
| Equity Options
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Rs 5000 Per Cr | Rs 5300 Per Cr |
| Currency Futures
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Rs 100 Per Cr | Rs 135 Per Cr |
| Currency Options
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Rs 4000 Per Cr | Rs 4400 Per Cr |
| Commodity
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NA | Non-Agri: 0.0031% | Agri: 0.00175% |
| Brokerage Charges | Complete Brokerage Plans for AxisDirect | Complete Brokerage Plans for zerodha |
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| 3 in 1 Account
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| After Trading Hour Orders
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| Good Till Cancelled (GTC)
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| Combined Ledger for Equity and Commodity
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| Intraday Square-off Time
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3:15PM | 3:15PM |
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| Desktop Trading Platform
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DIRECTTrade | Zerodha PI |
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Axis Direct lite | Zerodha Kite |
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Axis Direct Mobile App | Zerodha Kite |
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| Detail | Detail on Trading Platforms for AxisDirect | Detail on Trading Platforms for zerodha |
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4 Customer Reviews  |
139 Customer Reviews |
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| Broker Rating | Axis Direct is Rated 2.8 / 5 based on 4 customer reviews | Zerodha is Rated 4.1 / 5 based on 139 customer reviews |
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| Research Mutual Funds
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| DP Source | CDSL | CDSL |
| Demat Account Annual Maintenance Charges(AMC) | Rs. 650/- p.a for Ind Rs. 1000/- for NRI p.a and corporates Rs 5000/ p.a for promoter | 300 - Individual 1000 - Non Individual |
| Advance Deposit | Nil | Nil |
| Statutory charges | NIL | Rs.50/- (POA Charges) |
| Transaction Charges on Debit (Per ISIN) | 0.04% of the value of the transaction or Rs. 25- (per Instruction) whichever is higher for securities | On market: Rs.8+5.5 (CDSL charges) Off market: 0.03% of Rs.25 whichever is higher |
| Demat | Rs. 5/- per certificate or Rs. 50/- per request, whichever is higher | 150 per certificate + Rs.100 courier charges |
| Remat | Rs.20/- for every 100 securities or part there of or Rs.50/- per request, whichever is higher | 150 per certificate + Rs.150 courier charges + CDSL charges |
| Pledge Creation | 0.04% of the value of the transaction or Rs. 50/ (per Instruction) whichever is higher | Rs.20 + Rs.12 per request (CDSL charges) |
| Pledge Creation Confirmation | 0.04% of the value of the transaction or Rs. 50/ (per Instruction) whichever is higher | Nil |
| Pledge Closure | 0.04% of the value of the transaction or Rs. 50/ (per Instruction) whichever is higher | Rs.20 + Rs.12 per request (CDSL charges) |
| Pledge Closure Confirmation | 0.04% of the value of the transaction or Rs. 50/ (per Instruction) whichever is higher | Nil |
| Pledge Invocation | 0.04% of the value of the transaction or Rs. 50/ (per Instruction) whichever is higher | Rs.20 |
| Failed Instruction Charges | Nil | Rs.50 per instruction |
| Other Charges | Any change in client master detail will be charged Rs 25/- | Cheque Bounce- Rs. 350/- Physical Statement - Rs. 50/- (Courier charges) Modification in CML - Rs. 50/- per request |
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| Likes | Seamless trade through 3 in 1 account, quality research, intutitive and powerful trading tools, robust trading platforms. |
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| Dislikes | doesn’t offer services to trade in commodity and currency segment, pay for software usage. |
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| Special Offers/Promo | Special offer for TopShareBrokers.com Visitors |
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Zerodhae-Aadhar base account opening
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Max Rs 20 Per Trade for Equity Intraday, F&O, Currency & Commodity
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Rs 0 account opening fee on Online Trading and a Demat Account
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