AxisDirect Vs Kotak Securities Vs : Which one is better?

Here we present side-by-side comparison of AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs stock brokers in India. The comparison is based on more than 100+ attributes for each stock broker. To be precise, we have compared AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on brokerage plans, Plan types, Customer Service, Maintenance fees, AMC, Trading Platforms, Rating, Reviews, Mobile App, Margin/Leverage/Exposure, Demat Account and Investment Options services. This will help you in make up your mind and clear things for you so that you can choose the best broker to open your trading and demat account. You can get answer for general question like which is better AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs in this setion with 360 degree view of broker information.

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Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Service

	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
Overall Rating
Brokerage Charges
Trading Platform
Investments Offering
Customer Service
Broker Type	Full Service Broker	Full Service Broker
Exchanges Supported	NSE, BSE	BSE, NSE, MCX, NCDEX
Broker Overview	Axis Direct is a leading player in the retail broking space. The 3-in-1 account with Axis Direct is a single platform to trade in different asset classes, access innovative Ring powerful-technology trading platform, quality research calls & advis...	Kotak Securities is one of the leading stock brokers in India. From a comprehensive suite of trading and investing products to free intraday trading, multiple brokerage plans, a new-gen Neo web and app platform, cutting-edge trading tools, and expert...
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Account Opening Charges and AMC

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Trading & Demat Account Opening Charges

In this section we have compared AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on trading & demat account opening charges and AMC. Trading account opening charges - AxisDirect charges Rs 999 for account opening, Kotak Securities charges Free for account opeing, and charges for account opeing. Demat AMC charges - AxisDirect charges Rs 750 PA (Free for 1st year) as AMC for Demat account, Kotak Securities charges Rs 600 PA AMC for Demat account, where charges AMC for Demat account.

Trading & Demat Account Opening Charges - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs
Charges	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
Trading Account Opening Fees	Rs 999	Free
Trading AMC	Free	Free
Demat Account Opening Fees	Free	Free
Demat AMC	Rs 750 PA (Free for 1st year)	Rs 600 PA
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About Brokerage Plans

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Plan Options

Plans are the most important feature you look when compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs . This section copare on high level about type of plans offered by brokers. Miltiple Plans - AxisDirect and Kotak Securities offers Multiple Plans where doesn't offer. Monthlay Plans - All 3 brokers don't have Monthy Plans.

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Plan Options
Plan Types	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
Multiple Plans
Monthly Plans
Yearly Plans

Account Opening Request

Account Opening

	Kotak Securities	Zerodha	Zerodha
Account Opening Request	Open Kotak Securities Account Now>>	Open Zerodha Account Now>>	Open Zerodha Account Now>>

Brokerage Charges

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Brokerage Charges

AxisDirect Brokerage Plan detail - Axis Direct has a fixed % based brokerage plan that charge a fixed brokerage fee on trading across segments.

Kotak Securities Brokerage Plan detail - Kotak Securities Trade Free Plan offers Free or Zero brokerage intraday trading in all segments whereas delivery trading is charged at 0.25% or Rs 20 whichever is higher. The plan is available for Rs 499 One Time fee.

Brokerage Plan detail -

Brokerage Charges - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs
Brokerage Charges Compare	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
Plan Name	Fixed Brokerage Trading Plan (Percentage Based)	Kotak Securities Trade Free Plan
Equity Delivery	0.50% (Each leg)	0.25%
Equity Intraday	0.05% (Each leg)	Free
Equity Futures	0.05% (Each leg)	Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order\| Intraday: Fre
Equity Options	Intraday: Rs 0.01 per lot \| Carry Forward: Rs 10 per lot	Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order\| Intraday: Free
Currency Futures	0.05% (Each Leg)	Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order\| Intraday: Fre
Currency Options	Intraday: Rs 0.01 per lot \| Carry Forward: Rs 10 p	Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order\| Intraday: Fre
Commodity Trading	Futures: 0.03% (Each leg)\| Options: Rs. 50 per lot	Delivery: Flat fee Rs. 20 per order\| Intraday: Fre
Minimum Brokerage		Rs 21 per executed order
Hidden Charges	No	No
Call & Trade Charges	Free 20 calls per month, and after Rs. 20 per order	20 calls free and after that Rs 20 per call
Auto Square off Charges	20 calls Free and after that Rs 20 per call	20 calls free and after that Rs 20 per call
Brokerage Calculator	Brokerage Calculator for AxisDirect	Brokerage Calculator for Kotak Securities	Brokerage Calculator for

Share Broker's Transaction Charges

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Transaction Charges

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on transaction charges and PCM fee by segment.

Transaction Charges - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs
Transaction Charges Compare	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
Equity Delivery	NSE:335 Per Cr \| BSE:375 Per Cr	NSE:335 Per Cr \| BSE:375 Per Cr
Equity Intraday	NSE:335 Per Cr \| BSE:375 Per Cr	NSE:335 Per Cr \| BSE:375 Per Cr
Equity Futures	NSE:200 Per Cr \| BSE:FREE	NSE:200 Per Cr \| BSE:FREE
Equity Options	NSE:5050 Per Cr \| BSE:3700 Per Cr	NSE:5050 Per Cr \| BSE:3700 Per Cr
Currency Futures	NSE:90 Per Cr \| BSE:25 Per Cr	NSE:90 Per Cr \| BSE:25 Per Cr
Currency Options	NSE:4000 Per Cr \| BSE:100 Per Cr	NSE:4000 Per Cr \| BSE:100 Per Cr
Commodity		Non-Agri: Rs 360 Per Cr \| Agri: Rs 275 Per Cr
Brokerage Charges	Complete Brokerage Plans for axisdirect	Complete Brokerage Plans for kotak-securities	Complete Brokerage Plans for

Account Features

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Account Features

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Account Features like 3-in-1 account, Algo Trading, NRI Trading, Margin Trading Funding and many more. Account Type - AxisDirect and Kotak Securities offers 3-in-1 Account where offers only 2-in-1 account which includes trading and demat account. Margin Funding - AxisDirect and Kotak Securities offers margin funding where doesn't offers margin funding. NRI Trading - AxisDirect and Kotak Securities offers NRI Trading where doesn't offers NRI Trading.

Account Features - AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs
Account Features Compare	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
3 in 1 Account
Charting
Algo Trading
SMS Alerts
Online Demo
Online Portfolio
Margin Trading Funding Available
Combined Ledger for Equity and Commodity
Intraday Square-off Time	2:45 PM	3:15PM
NRI Trading
Other Features	NIL

Trading Platform

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Trading Platform

With our expert research team, we have compared all the major features of Trading platform b/w AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs . This comparison covers Desktop Trading Platform, Web, Mobile for Windows, Android and iOS. We have provided link for mobile app to download and demo links for easy access.

Trading Platform - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs
Trading Platform Compare	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
Web Trading Platform
Web Trading Detail	https://login.axisdirect.in/	https://www.kotaksecurities.com/itrade/user/welcome.exe?action=chk_seckey_stat
Web Trading Demo	Web Trading Demo	Web Trading Demo	Web Trading Demo
Mobile Trading
Mobile Trading App	AxisDirect Ring Mobile App	Kotak Neo
Mobile Trading App Demo	AxisDirect Ring Mobile App Demo	Kotak Neo Demo	Demo
Android Mobile App
Android App Download	Andriod AxisDirect Ring Mobile App Download	Andriod Kotak Neo Download	Andriod Download
iPhone Mobile App (IOS)
iOS App Download	iOS AxisDirect Ring Mobile App Download	iOS Kotak Neo Download	iOS Download
Android Tablet App
iPad App (IOS)
Trading Software Charges	Yes, DirectTrade - Rs 2999 PA	Free
Equity Brokerage Calculator	Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for AxisDirect	Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for Kotak Securities	Equity Intraday and Delivery Brokerage Calculator for
Futures Brokerage Calculator	Futures Brokerage Calculator for AxisDirect	Futures Brokerage Calculator for Kotak Securities	Futures Brokerage Calculator for
Options Brokerage Calculator	Options Brokerage Calculator for AxisDirect	Options Brokerage Calculator for Kotak Securities	Options Brokerage Calculator for
Detail	Detail on Trading Platforms for axisdirect	Detail on Trading Platforms for kotak-securities	Detail on Trading Platforms for

Broker Ratings by Users

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on User Rating

	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
	20 Customer Reviews	82 Customer Reviews	Customer Reviews
Fees Ratings
Trading Brokerage Rating
Trading Platform Usability
Customer Service Ratings
Overall Ratings
Broker Rating	AxisDirect is Rated 0.7 / 5 based on 20 customer reviews	Kotak Securities is Rated 2.8 / 5 based on 82 customer reviews

Investment Offerings

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Investment Offerings

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Investment Offerings like Online IPO Application, Equity Cash and F&O, Currency, Commodity Trading, Mutual Funds Investment, Bonds/NCD, EFT, Banking, Insurance, Forex Trading, Mutual Funds SIP, Equity SIP, PMS Services. Equity and Equity deravitives - All 3 brokers offers trading/investment in Equity and Equity Derivatives on both the exchanges NSE/BSE. Commodity Trading - AxisDirect and Kotak Securities offers Commodity Trading where doesn't offers Commodity Trading. Online Mutual Fund Investment - AxisDirect and Kotak Securities offers online mutual fund investment where doesn't offers mutual fund investment. Portfolio Management Services (PMS) - Kotak Securities offers PMS facility where AxisDirect and doesn't offers PMS facility.

Investment Offerings - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs
Investment Offerings Compare	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
Equity Cash and F&O
Currency Deravitives
Commodity
Online IPO Application
Mutual Funds
Bond / NCD
ETF
Banking
Insurance
Forex
MF SIP Investment
Equity SIP Investment
PMS Service
Other Investment Options	NIL	NIL

Customer Service Offered

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Customer Service

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on customer service offered by the broker. This section compare type of service offered by each broker for quick resoluation for queries/issue you have.

Customer Support - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs
Customer Service Compare	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
24/7 Customer Service
Email Support
Onine Live Chat
Phone Support
Toll Free Number
Through Branches
Customer Care Number	022-61480808	1800 209 9191
Account Opening Process	Online	Online
Customer Support Email	[email protected]	[email protected]
Knowledge Center/Education	https://simplehai.axisdirect.in/learn/overview	https://www.kotaksecurities.com/ksweb/Research/Knowledge-Bank/Investment-Knowlegde-Bank
Head Office Address	Unit No. 2, Phoenix Market City, 15, LBS Road, Near Kamani Junction, Kurla (West), Mumbai- 400 070.	27 BKC, C 27, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051
Website	https://simplehai.axisdirect.in	https://www.kotaksecurities.com

Tips/Research/Reports Published

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Research Reports, Tips

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on research reports and tips provided by broker.

Research Reports - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs
	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
Research Mutual Funds
Research Equity Reports
Research ETF
Daily Market Report
Free Tips
Quarterly Result Analysis
News Alerts

Demat Account

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Demat Account

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Demat Service and Charges. This section cover about demat charges, demat service and other details

Demat Charges - Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs
	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
DP Source	CDSL	CDSL
DP ID	49200	25100
Demat Account Annual Maintenance Charges(AMC)	₹500 pa	₹780 pa
Advance Deposit	Nil	NA
Statutory charges	Nil	Nil
Transaction Charges on Debit (Per ISIN)	₹10	0.04% (Min ₹27) + CDSL charges
Demat	₹3 per certificate	₹3 per certificate + ₹50 courier charges
Remat	₹10 for every hundred securities (Min ₹10)	₹10 for every hundred securities (Min ₹15)
Pledge Creation	₹25	0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30)
Pledge Creation Confirmation	₹25	0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30)
Pledge Closure	₹25	0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30)
Pledge Closure Confirmation	₹25	0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30)
Pledge Invocation	Nil	0.05% of transaction value (Min ₹30)
Failed Instruction Charges	Nil	Nil
Other Charges

Special Offers,Advantages,Disadvantages

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Special Offers and Promotion

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on general features, advantages, disadvantages, pay out options, payout time, bank supported and charges, special offers and promotion.

Compare AxisDirect vs Kotak Securities vs on Special Offers and Promotion
	AxisDirect	Kotak Securities
Likes	Open paperless 3-in-1 account (Bank + Demat + Trading). One-stop shop to trade on BSE, NSE, and MCX. Zero Demat AMC for 1^st year for Axis Bank account holders. Multiple brokerage plans for traders and investors. Trade in options at flat Rs. 10/order. Unlimited Brokerage-free options trading for the first month. Ring revolutionary app and desktop-based platforms provide an investment opportunity. Free trading tools like scanners, options strategies, advanced charting, & indicators. Get free trading calls, investment ideas, and research reports. Hassle-free investment in bonds & debenture on the “Yield” platform. AI-powered investment ideas and wealth management advisory services. Buy Now and Pay Later with E-margin. Free 20 calls per month. Detail Review...	Wide range of products from equity to F&O, IPO, debt, mutual funds, SGBs, etc. Minimal account opening charges No brokerage intraday trading Low-cost brokerage trading Multiple platforms to trade on web, app, and desktop StockCase: Experts recommended basket of stocks Tools like equity screeners, TradingView charts, and Payoff analyzer BNST: Buy Now Sell Tomorrow order Bracket order, cover order, GTT, and aftermarket order Intraday trading tips, short-term and long-term calls, derivative calls, equity investment ideas, and quarterly research reports from experts are available. Margin trading facility (MTF) with dealer assisted trading Kotak Traders Academy for beginners Detail Review...	Detail Review...
Dislikes	High account opening fees. It charges a higher brokerage fee than discount brokers like Zerodha, Upstox, etc. It does not have a flat discount brokerage plan. Detail Review...	Its Trade free youth plan is only available for upto 30 years of age and that too is valid for 2 years only. High brokerage in dealer-assisted plan (Delivery: 0.39%, Equity and commodity options: Rs 39 per lot) Delivery trading is not free as charged with 0.25% brokerage. Detail Review...	Detail Review...
Special Offers/Promo	Get Axis Direct 3-in-1 account, an integrated trading + demat + bank account for one-click investment in stock market and mutual funds.
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