Product Details
Brokerage and Fees
Brokerage Charge For Normal Trading: (Normal trading is non-intraday trading where the buyer takes delivery of the stocks): 0.07%
Brokerage Charge For Intraday Trading: 0.007%
Brokerage Charge For Options Trading: INR per lot.
Account Opening Charges: INR 400 (demat + trading account).
Annual Maintenance Charge: INR 300 (free for 1st year).
Payment Gateway Charges Netbanking: 0
Overdue Interest Charges: 1.5% on the delayed amount.
Call On Trade: INR 30 per month
Digital KYC Charges: INR 0
Physical Trade Charge: INR 25 per contract note plus courier charges.
Account Opening Fees
INR 200 one time
Eligibility
Annual Fees
INR 400 from second year onward.
TradeSmart Review
Special Features
One of the lowest brokerages in the market.
Features
Cons
Additional charges for Call & Trade service.
No portfolio management services, tips, or research reports provided.
Pros
Low brokerage.
User-friendly interface to quickly analyze the information needed.
Convenient opening and operating a trading account online.
Pros and Cons
How to Apply?
You can open a Trade Smart account entirely online in a quick and convenient process. Here's a step-by-step guide:
1. Visit the Trade Smart Account Opening Page:
Head over to the official Trade Smart account opening page: https://tradesmartonline.in/
2. Enter Your Details:
Provide your name, phone number, and a verified email address.
3. Verify Your Phone Number:
You'll receive a One-Time Password (OTP) on your mobile number for verification. Enter the OTP to proceed.
4. Enter PAN Details and Date of Birth:
Fill in your PAN Card number and Date of Birth.
5. Complete the Online Application Form:
The platform will guide you through a detailed online application form. Here, you'll need to provide your personal information like address, occupation, and income details.
6. Upload Required Documents:
You'll need to upload scanned copies of the following documents:PAN Card (mandatory)
Proof of Address (Aadhaar Card, Driving Licence, Voter ID, or Passport)
Cancelled Cheque from your bank account (linked to your trading account)
Passport-sized Photograph
7. KYC Verification (Optional):
If your KYC (Know Your Customer) details are already registered with the Central KYC Registry (CKYC), you can opt for instant verification. This eliminates the need for physical document submission.
8. E-signature (if not KRA verified):
If you're not KRA verified, you'll need to e-sign the online account opening form electronically.
9. Account Opening Confirmation:
Once all steps are completed and your information verified, your Trade Smart account will be opened. You'll receive confirmation and login credentials via email.
Documents Required
Account Opening and Procedures
TradeSmart
TradeSmart has simple and transparent brokerage plans for small traders (Value Plan) as well as frequent heavy volume buyers (Power Plan). The first Value Plan is a traditional percentage brokerage plan that charges a fixed 0.007% brokerage fee (Rs. 7 per lot on options trading) from customers on trading in different segments. However, the Power Plan is a modern-age flat brokerage model that facilitates online trading at Rs. 15 flat brokerage charges regardless of the trading volume. The brokerage is even lower than India’s top discount broker – Zerodha and Upstox’s Rs. 20 brokerage plan.
Abhijeet Saxena
Abhijeet Saxena
Nalsar University of Law
Ex- Senior Associate, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas, Delhi
Ex - Khaitan & Co. Bengaluru,
Ex - National Stock Exchange, Mumbai,
Ex - Argus Partners, Mumbai