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Full-service research house with zero delivery brokerage

3.8/ 5App: 4.0/5
  • Since 1992
  • Delivery Zero brokerage
  • AMC Plan-conditional: CDSL tariff shows Nil opening, AMC by holding slab (Rs.362/yr reference; Nil below Rs.4L, Rs.100 Rs.4-10L); broker page says AMC exempt in some plans
Open an account with Arihant CapitalCompare Arihant Capital →SEBI-registered stock/commodity broker + DP (CDSL & NSDL) + Research Analyst + AMFI distributor

Reviewed by LetsInvest Research DeskUpdated 14 Sept 2026Pricing verified 14 Sept 2026How we test

Fees & pricing4.1
Trading platforms3.8
Customer support4.0
Research & education4.1
Ease of opening3.8

Overview

Listed, zero-debt full-service house since 1992 with retail, HNI and institutional desks: zero delivery brokerage with ₹20-or-0.03% intraday and F&O.

Best for: Long-term delivery investors wanting free delivery plus research.

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Genuine zero delivery brokerage
  • Three decades of research plus institutional desk
  • Single demat for stocks, debt and MF

Watch out for

  • AMC and DP tariffs missing from fetched pages
  • Intraday and F&O at ₹20 cost more than ₹10 rivals
  • Legacy extras need confirmation

Fees & charges

Account charges

Account openingOne-time charge to open your demat + trading account. Many discount brokers have made this free.
Free demat account✓ Verified 14/9/2026Source: Arihant Capital pricing page · Static-verified
Annual maintenance (AMC)Yearly demat maintenance, charged by the broker (separate from CDSL/NSDL custodian fees). Often free for the first year.
Plan-conditional: CDSL tariff shows Nil opening, AMC by holding slab (Rs.362/yr reference; Nil below Rs.4L, Rs.100 Rs.4-10L); broker page says AMC exempt in some plans✓ Verified 22/9/2026Source: Arihant Capital pricing page · Static-verified

Equity

Equity deliveryBrokerage when you buy shares and hold them overnight or longer. This is the charge long-term investors should minimise.
Zero brokerage✓ Verified 14/9/2026Source: Arihant Capital pricing page · Static-verified
IntradayBrokerage on same-day buy-sell trades. Percentage caps (e.g. 0.03%) protect small orders from the flat fee.
₹0 (free)✓ Verified 1/10/2026Source: Arihant Capital pricing page · Static-verified

Derivatives (F&O)

OptionsPer-order charge for options buying/selling. Excludes STT, exchange and SEBI charges, which apply equally everywhere.
₹20 per order✓ Verified 14/9/2026Source: Arihant Capital pricing page · Static-verified
FuturesPer-order charge for futures trades. Same statutory extras as options apply on top.
50,000% or ₹20 per order✓ Verified 1/10/2026Source: Arihant Capital pricing page · Static-verified
Source & freshness
Source
Each broker's official pricing page (per-row source links above)
Timeliness
Static-verified
Verified
1/10/2026
Method
reported
Note
Re-checked against official pages; unverified rows show Confirming. Never a live tick.

Sources: official broker pricing pages. Figures marked “Confirming” are being re-verified — always confirm before trading.

What you can invest in

Stocks (delivery)
✓ Yes
Intraday
✓ Yes
Futures & options
✓ Yes
Mutual funds
✓ Yes
IPOIPO + MF/SIP supported
✓ Yes
US stocks
—
Trading API
—

Platforms & features

platforms

  • Mobile app✓ · Arihant Plus (Android + iOS)

investing

  • IPO investing✓ · IPO + MF/SIP supported

research

  • Research & advisory✓ · 30+ yr research + institutional desk

support

  • Customer support✓ · 820+ offices + advisor/RM

Support & company

Customer support

820+ offices + advisor/RM

Company facts

Founded
1992
Regulation
SEBI-registered stock/commodity broker + DP (CDSL & NSDL) + Research Analyst + AMFI distributor
Our verdict
The best delivery deal among full-service names — get AMC and DP in writing first.

How to open a Arihant Capital account

  1. Start your application

    Open the Arihant Capital signup with your mobile number and email — it takes about 10 minutes.

  2. Complete e-KYC

    Verify with PAN, Aadhaar-based OTP, a live selfie and your bank proof (cancelled cheque or statement).

  3. E-sign documents

    Digitally sign the account-opening form and nomination details via Aadhaar e-sign.

  4. Get your client ID

    Activation usually takes 24–48 hours. Your login credentials arrive by email and SMS.

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Brokerage history

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October 2026

Dated history of brokerage and charge changes with sources
DateChargeWas → NowHow
1 Oct 2026FuturesOfficial source ↗0.03% or ₹20 per order50,000% or ₹20 per orderMonthly check
1 Oct 2026IntradayOfficial source ↗0.03% or ₹20 per order₹0 (free)Monthly check

Every change logged with its date and official source. All brokers' changes →

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