How to verify a stock broker in India
Five checks, all free, all on websites the broker does not control. Run them on us, and on anyone else asking for your PAN.
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Understand the system before you pick a broker
These guides explain how charges, demat accounts, KYC and broker verification actually work in India. None of them are about why you should choose us — several of them give you tools to judge us more harshly.
Brokerage charges explained
Brokerage is the part your broker sets. It is usually not the largest part of what you pay.
Read the guideWhat is STT?
Securities Transaction Tax is a central government tax on securities transactions. Your broker collects it. Your broker does not keep it.
Read the guideWhat is a DP charge?
A flat fee applied when shares leave your demat account. It does not scale with trade size, which makes it the most misunderstood charge in Indian broking.
Read the guideWhat is a demat account?
A demat account holds your shares. A trading account places your orders. Knowing the difference tells you where your money actually sits.
Read the guideHow KYC works
Know Your Customer is a regulatory requirement, not a broker formality. Here is what each step is actually for.
Read the guideHow to choose a stock broker
There is no best broker. There is a broker that fits how you actually trade, which is a question only you can answer.
Read the guideHow to compare brokerage charges
Comparing headline rates tells you almost nothing. Comparing a trade you actually place tells you everything.
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