Broker comparison

Groww vs.
Sharekhan

Which broker fits your needs?

Platforms, products and fees side by side.

Checked on Thu, 5 Nov, 2026

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Summary

Your goal decides

With one lot per order, Groww charges less options brokerage (₹20 per order). Groww: India's largest broker by active clients; a simple app built for first-time investors. Sharekhan: Full-service broker (Mirae Asset Sharekhan) with research and a desktop terminal; options are charged per lot. Statutory charges such as STT are the same at both.

India's largest broker by active clients; a simple app built for first-time investors.

Full-service broker (Mirae Asset Sharekhan) with research and a desktop terminal; options are charged per lot.

At a glance

The key differences

Criterion
PlatformsGroww App, Groww WebMirae Asset Sharekhan app, TradeTiger, Trading API
Product typesIndian Stocks, Mutual Funds, F&O, Digital Gold, Fixed DepositsIndian Stocks, F&O, Commodities
Options tradingYes: NSE and BSE index and stock optionsYes: NSE and BSE index and stock options
Fee model₹20 per order on options · delivery ₹20 or 0.1%, whichever is lower (min ₹5)₹39 per lot (each side) on options · delivery 0.30%
Account opening₹0₹0
Demat AMC₹0Free in year 1; then ₹400 a year (non-BSDA)
RegulationSEBI INZ000301838SEBI INZ000171337
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Platforms

Groww

Groww App, Groww Web

Sharekhan

Mirae Asset Sharekhan app, TradeTiger, Trading API

Product types

Groww

Indian Stocks, Mutual Funds, F&O, Digital Gold, Fixed Deposits

Sharekhan

Indian Stocks, F&O, Commodities

Options trading

Groww

Yes: NSE and BSE index and stock options

Sharekhan

Yes: NSE and BSE index and stock options

Fee model

Groww

₹20 per order on options · delivery ₹20 or 0.1%, whichever is lower (min ₹5)

Sharekhan

₹39 per lot (each side) on options · delivery 0.30%

Account opening

Groww

₹0

Sharekhan

₹0

Demat AMC

Groww

₹0

Sharekhan

Free in year 1; then ₹400 a year (non-BSDA)

Regulation

Groww

SEBI INZ000301838

Sharekhan

SEBI INZ000171337

More information

Groww

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Sharekhan

Details

Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.

Detailed comparison

Comparing fees

Compare total costs, not just the order fee.

₹20 per order on options · delivery ₹20 or 0.1%, whichever is lower (min ₹5)

Options brokerage
₹20 per order
Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
₹0
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₹39 per lot (each side) on options · delivery 0.30%

Options brokerage
₹39 per lot (each side)
Account opening
₹0
Demat AMC
Free in year 1; then ₹400 a year (non-BSDA)
See terms at provider

The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.

Real costs

What 20 options trades a month cost

Groww

Brokerage per order
₹20
All charges, 20 round trips
₹1,252
Per year
₹15,027

Sharekhan

Brokerage per lot
₹39
All charges, 20 round trips
₹2,149
Per year
₹25,788

Illustrative: one Nifty lot (65) bought and sold at ₹100, 20 times a month, including STT, exchange charges, SEBI fee, stamp duty and GST. Use your own numbers.

Execution quality

Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.

Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Check the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.

Provider information

Product range

Indian StocksMutual FundsF&ODigital GoldFixed Deposits
Indian StocksF&OCommodities

Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.

Trading platforms

Groww App · Groww Web

Customisable option chain with orders placed directly from the chain, and a Greeks view. Basket mode on the option chain for building multi-leg positions such as spreads, straddles and hedges. Stop-loss, GTT and target orders for managing exits. Required margin is shown at the bottom of the order window before an order is placed. Groww Trade API with order placement, GTT/OCO orders and margin calls; live data and option chain APIs sit on a paid plan of ₹499 a month plus GST (or ₹4,999 a year).

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Mirae Asset Sharekhan app, TradeTiger, Trading API

Full-service broker (Mirae Asset Sharekhan) with research and a desktop terminal; options are charged per lot.

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Regulation & security

SEBI INZ000301838

Regulatory information

SEBI INZ000171337

Regulatory information

Regulation does not prevent market losses. The relevant authority depends on the contracting entity.

Your investor profile

Who might it suit?

India's largest broker by active clients; a simple app built for first-time investors.

  • No account or AMC charges
  • Very simple app
  • Payoff view on the option chain
  • Delivery trades are not free
  • Fewer advanced tools for option sellers

Full-service broker (Mirae Asset Sharekhan) with research and a desktop terminal; options are charged per lot.

  • Research and Dial-N-Trade included
  • Desktop terminal (TradeTiger)
  • Per-lot options brokerage, also charged on expired, exercised and assigned contracts
  • Percentage-based delivery brokerage

Your questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Groww or Sharekhan cheaper for options trading?
With one lot per order, Groww charges less options brokerage (₹20 per order). Orders of several lots change the comparison, because per-lot brokerage grows with the number of lots. STT, exchange charges, the SEBI fee and stamp duty are the same at both.
Are Groww and Sharekhan regulated?
Both are SEBI-registered stock brokers and members of NSE and BSE.
Can I have accounts with both Groww and Sharekhan?
Yes. You can hold demat and trading accounts with more than one broker; each charges its own AMC.
Does the broker change STT or exchange charges?
No. STT (0.15% of premium on the sell side), exchange charges, the SEBI fee and stamp duty are the same at every broker. Only brokerage and account charges differ.

Your next step

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