Name: HDFC Securities
Brand: HDFC Securities
Price: 20 INR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.9 (1 reviews)

Overview

HDFC Securities offers up to ₹12,500 in free brokerage for new account holders, combined with brokerage-free equity delivery trading and direct mutual fund investments. The platform seamlessly integrates with HDFC Bank through its innovative 3-in-1 account structure, combining trading, demat, and banking services for streamlined fund transfers and consolidated portfolio management. Best suited for existing HDFC Bank customers seeking convenient settlement and comprehensive investment services backed by award-winning research teams with a 90% success rate. As a subsidiary of India's leading private bank with full SEBI registration, HDFC Securities provides trusted local support across 270+ branches nationwide.

Pros

↑Seamless 3-in-1 integration with HDFC Bank ecosystem
↑Award-winning research with 90% success rate on stock picks
↑Extensive 270+ branch network with relationship manager support

Cons

↓Higher brokerage charges compared to discount brokers
↓Requires HDFC Bank account for 3-in-1 benefits
↓Premium trading terminal requires additional subscription

Key Highlights

Trading Costs
0.10% min ₹25
Equity delivery: 0.10% with Value Plan (standard 0.50%)
Equity intraday: 0.01% with Value Plan (standard 0.05%)
Minimum brokerage ₹25 per trade
F&O: Flat ₹20 per trade with Value Plan

Assets & Markets
30+ investment products
Equities on NSE, BSE
Derivatives: Equity, Currency, Commodity F&O
Mutual funds and ETFs
IPOs, Bonds, NCDs
National Pension Scheme
Insurance and Fixed Deposits

Why Choose?
3-in-1 account
Single account for trading, demat, and banking
Seamless fund transfers from linked HDFC Bank account
Consolidated portfolio view across investments
Unified statement for easy tax filing

Regulation & Safety
SEBI registered
SEBI registered stockbroker (INZ000186937)
Member of NSE, BSE, MCX
Depository participant with CDSL and NSDL
Subsidiary of HDFC Bank, India's largest private bank

Account Minimum
₹999 account opening
One-time account opening fee of ₹999
Includes trading, demat, and bank account setup
Demat AMC ₹750/year (free for first year)
No minimum balance requirement for trading account

Key Benefits

Trading Costs

★3.2

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Equity delivery: 0.10% (Value Plan) vs 0.50% (Standard)
Equity intraday: 0.01% (Value Plan) vs 0.05% (Standard)
F&O: ₹20 flat (Value Plan) vs ₹100/lot (Standard)
Value Plan subscription: ₹199 to ₹5,999 annually
Demat AMC: ₹750/year (free first year)
Higher than discount brokers but includes research

Platform And Tools

★3.8

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Web-based trading platform with real-time data
Mobile app for iOS and Android
ProTerminal desktop software for advanced traders
Basket investing through SmallCase integration
Call and trade facility
Multiple order types supported

Research And Analysis

★4.5

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Award-winning research team
90% success rate on Pick of the Week
Daily market viewpoints and analysis
Sector-specific research reports
IPO analysis and recommendations
Technical and fundamental research

Mobile Trading

★3.7

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HDFC Securities mobile app for iOS and Android
Real-time quotes and charts
One-touch order placement
Portfolio tracking
IPO applications through app
Market news and alerts

Account Features

★4.2

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3-in-1 account integration
Margin trading facility with flexible leverage
Same-day payout up to ₹5 lakhs (enCash)
StockSIP for systematic investing
NRI account support
Multiple HDFC Bank accounts can be linked

Security And Trust

★4.5

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SEBI registered since 2000
Subsidiary of HDFC Bank (D-SIB)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
128-bit SSL encryption
Two-factor authentication
Regular compliance audits

Customer Support

★4.0

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Dedicated relationship manager service
Phone support: 9 AM to 6 AM next day (Mon-Fri)
Centralized dealing desk
270+ branch network across India
Email support
In-person assistance available

Educational Resources

★3.5

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Investment guides and tutorials
Market analysis reports
IPO insights and guides
Product explainers
Research reports for learning
Limited structured courses

VIP Program

1Standard Plan

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Volume A U M	No minimum volume or AUM requirement Available to all customers by default
Fee Waivers	Equity delivery: 0.50% (min ₹25) Equity intraday: 0.05% (min ₹25) F&O: ₹100 per lot or 1% of premium
Exclusive Tools	Access to web and mobile platforms Basic research reports Market news and updates
Other Perks	Standard customer support Branch access Call and trade facility

2Value Plan (Basic)

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Volume A U M	Annual subscription: ₹199 to ₹999 No volume requirements
Fee Waivers	Equity delivery: 0.10% (min ₹25) Equity intraday: 0.01% (min ₹25) F&O: ₹20 per trade Brokerage-free direct mutual funds
Exclusive Tools	Access to all platforms Full research reports ProTerminal access (additional charges may apply)
Other Perks	Priority customer support Free brokerage credits based on plan Basket investing access

3Value Plan (Premium)

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Volume A U M	Annual subscription: ₹2,999 to ₹5,999 Higher free brokerage allocation
Fee Waivers	Equity delivery: 0.10% (min ₹25) Equity intraday: 0.01% (min ₹25) F&O: ₹20 per trade Up to ₹12,500 free brokerage credits
Exclusive Tools	Premia services worth ₹2,999 free Advanced charting and screening Premium research access
Other Perks	Dedicated relationship manager Priority IPO allocation support Enhanced margin limits Faster customer support

Available Tools

Trading Tools

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Paper Trading	×
Margin Trading	✓
Zero Commission	✓
Fractional Shares	×
After Hours Trading	×

Automation

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Dca	✓
Algo Trading	×
Grid Trading	×
Trading Bots	×
Robo Advisory	×
Sentiment Analysis	×
Social Copy Trading	×
Ai Trading Assistant	×

Advanced Tools

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Api Access	×
Basket Trading	✓
Options Strategies	×
Smart Order Routing	×
Backtesting Capabilities	×

Portfolio Tools

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Tax Harvesting	×
Islamic Account	×
Auto Rebalancing	×
Dividend Tracker	✓
Economic Calendar	×

Detailed Information

Commission Tiers	Standard Plan: Equity 0.50%, Intraday 0.05%, F&O ₹100/lot Value Plan: Equity 0.10%, Intraday 0.01%, F&O ₹20/trade Value Plan annual fee: ₹199 to ₹5,999 All rates subject to minimum ₹25 brokerage
Trading Fees	Equity delivery: 0.10% to 0.50% based on plan Equity intraday: 0.01% to 0.05% based on plan Equity F&O: ₹20 to ₹100 per trade/lot Currency F&O: ₹20 per contract Commodity F&O: ₹20 to ₹100 per contract
Stock Etf Commission	0.10% with Value Plan (min ₹25) 0.50% with Standard Plan (min ₹25)
Options Commission	₹20 per contract with Value Plan ₹100 per lot or 1% premium with Standard
Futures Commission	₹20 per contract with Value Plan ₹100 per lot or 0.05% with Standard
Financing Rates	Margin trading available Interest rates vary based on amount Contact relationship manager for specific rates
Margin Interest Rate	Competitive market rates Varies by account size and relationship
Overnight Fees	Not applicable for equity delivery F&O positions subject to margin requirements
Non Trading Fees	Account opening: ₹999 (one-time) Demat AMC: ₹750/year (free first year) DP transaction charges apply No monthly maintenance for trading account
Deposit Fee	₹0 for bank transfers Free for HDFC Bank account holders
Withdrawal Fee	₹0 for transfers to linked HDFC Bank account Standard bank charges for other banks
Inactivity Fee	No inactivity fee
Currency Conversion Fee	Not applicable (INR only)
Data Feed Fees	Real-time data free for NSE and BSE ProTerminal requires subscription
Order Modification Fee	₹0
Vip Fee Tiers	Standard: No annual fee, higher brokerage Value Basic: ₹199-₹999/year, reduced brokerage Value Premium: ₹2,999-₹5,999/year, lowest brokerage + credits

Minimum Spreads	Market-determined spreads
Maximum Leverage	Equity intraday: Up to 5x F&O: As per SEBI regulations Varies by scrip and volatility
Margin Call Level	Standard SEBI norms apply
Stop Out Level	Standard SEBI norms apply
Negative Balance Protection	Yes, for retail accounts
Settlement Period	T+1 for equity T+0 for F&O
Order Execution Quality	Direct market access to NSE, BSE Multiple order types supported Fast execution through robust infrastructure

Stocks Count	5,000
Etfs Count	200
Crypto Count	0
Forex Pairs Count	0
Product Universe Overview	Comprehensive access to NSE and BSE Equity, derivatives, currency, commodity Mutual funds from 40+ AMCs IPOs, bonds, NCDs National Pension Scheme
Geographic Market Coverage	India: NSE, BSE MCX for commodities Currency derivatives on NSE, BSE
Major Markets Details	Full access to NSE equity and F&O Complete BSE listing coverage MCX commodity trading Currency futures and options
Emerging Markets Details	Focused on Indian markets only No direct international market access
Base Currencies Supported	INR (Indian Rupee)

Trading Platforms Overview	Web-based trading platform Mobile apps for iOS and Android ProTerminal desktop software Call and trade facility
Desktop Platform	ProTerminal: Advanced trading software Real-time data from multiple sources Advanced charting and technical analysis High-speed order execution Requires subscription
Mobile App	HDFC Securities mobile app Real-time quotes and charts One-touch order placement Portfolio tracking and analysis IPO applications Available on iOS and Android
Web Platform	Browser-based trading No download required Web 2.0 technology Real-time data and charts Suitable for casual traders
Trading Tools And Features	Multiple order types Basket orders through SmallCase StockSIP for systematic investing Advanced charting Market depth Watchlists and alerts
Charting And Technical Analysis	Real-time charts Multiple timeframes Technical indicators Drawing tools Pattern recognition (ProTerminal) Fundamental data integration
Risk Management Tools	Stop-loss orders Target orders Bracket orders Margin calculator Position monitoring Real-time P&L tracking
Order Types Available	Market orders Limit orders Stop-loss orders Stop-loss market orders Cover orders Bracket orders After-market orders
Integrations And Api Access	SmallCase basket investing integration Limited API access No public trading API
Third Party Platforms	SmallCase integration
Api Rate Limits	Not publicly available
Algo Trading Support	Not supported for retail

Customer Support Overview	Dedicated relationship managers Phone support with extended hours Branch network across India Email support Call and trade desk
Phone Support Hours	Customer care: 9 AM to 5 PM (Mon-Fri), 9 AM to 2 PM (Sat) Dealing desk: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Mon-Fri), 9 AM to 2 PM (Sat)
Live Chat Availability	Not available
Email Response Time	24-48 hours typically
Languages Supported	English, Hindi
Local Office Presence	270+ branches across India Present in 185+ cities
Account Manager	Yes, for Value Plan subscribers Relationship manager assigned based on portfolio size
Educational Resources Overview	Research reports and market analysis Investment guides Product explainers IPO insights Market viewpoints
Beginner Resources	Basic investment guides Product tutorials FAQs
Webinars And Tutorials	Limited webinar offerings Focused on product launches
Market Analysis And Research	Daily market viewpoints Pick of the Week recommendations Sector research reports IPO analysis Technical and fundamental research
Demo Account Details	Not available
Trading Courses	Not offered
Tax Reporting Help	Consolidated tax statements Capital gains reports Tax filing assistance through partners

Regulation Overview	SEBI registered stockbroker Member of NSE, BSE, MCX CDSL and NSDL depository participant Subsidiary of HDFC Bank
Primary Regulator	Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
License Number	INZ000186937 (NSE, BSE, MSEI, MCX) NSE Trading Member Code: 11094 BSE Clearing Number: 393 CIN: U67120MH2000PLC152193
Investor Protection Scheme	Client funds held in segregated accounts Client securities held with depositories SEBI investor protection framework Insurance coverage as per regulations
Security Features	128-bit SSL encryption Secure socket layer (SSL) technology Two-factor authentication Encrypted password storage Regular security audits Fraud prevention systems

Commission Tiers

Standard Plan: Equity 0.50%, Intraday 0.05%, F&O ₹100/lot
Value Plan: Equity 0.10%, Intraday 0.01%, F&O ₹20/trade
Value Plan annual fee: ₹199 to ₹5,999
All rates subject to minimum ₹25 brokerage

Trading Fees

Equity delivery: 0.10% to 0.50% based on plan
Equity intraday: 0.01% to 0.05% based on plan
Equity F&O: ₹20 to ₹100 per trade/lot
Currency F&O: ₹20 per contract
Commodity F&O: ₹20 to ₹100 per contract

Stock Etf Commission

0.10% with Value Plan (min ₹25)
0.50% with Standard Plan (min ₹25)

Options Commission

₹20 per contract with Value Plan
₹100 per lot or 1% premium with Standard

Futures Commission

₹20 per contract with Value Plan
₹100 per lot or 0.05% with Standard

Financing Rates

Margin trading available
Interest rates vary based on amount
Contact relationship manager for specific rates

Margin Interest Rate

Competitive market rates
Varies by account size and relationship

Overnight Fees

Not applicable for equity delivery
F&O positions subject to margin requirements

Non Trading Fees

Account opening: ₹999 (one-time)
Demat AMC: ₹750/year (free first year)
DP transaction charges apply
No monthly maintenance for trading account

Deposit Fee

₹0 for bank transfers
Free for HDFC Bank account holders

Withdrawal Fee

₹0 for transfers to linked HDFC Bank account
Standard bank charges for other banks

Inactivity Fee

No inactivity fee

Currency Conversion Fee

Not applicable (INR only)

Data Feed Fees

Real-time data free for NSE and BSE
ProTerminal requires subscription

Order Modification Fee

₹0

Vip Fee Tiers

Standard: No annual fee, higher brokerage
Value Basic: ₹199-₹999/year, reduced brokerage
Value Premium: ₹2,999-₹5,999/year, lowest brokerage + credits

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