About our Share Broking Services

Kotak Securities was founded in 1994 as a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank and is proud to be the nation’s best broker* today.

Our numbers speak for ourselves:

Rs 224 crore of Assets Under Management (AUM) as on 31st March 2016

11.95 Lakh customer accounts

Over 5 Lakh trades per day

1209 branches, franchisees and satellite offices

359 cities across India

We are corporate members with the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange. We are also a depository participant with National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) and Central Depository Services Limited (CDSL).

Why Demat Account?
  • Mandatory by SEBI
  • Easy Portfolio Management
  • Security of Equity Investments.
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Our Services

So what does investing with India’s largest stock broking firm mean for you as a customer? Well, all your stock broking needs get managed under one roof. No more running from pillar to post, to keep track of your finances!

  • Stock Broking services
    Trade in the Stock Market, invest in IPOs, Mutual Funds or Currency Derivatives using whichever mode that suits you best. Online, offline or even on our stock trading app, we offer stock trading at your fingertips.

  • Portfolio Management services
    Not sure of what stocks to buy or sell? Unable to keep all your investments in one place? Don’t know how to make your money work for you? Our Portfolio Management Service with expert advice is just the answer for your woes.

  • Dual benefit: Stock Brokers + Depository Participants
    Kotak Securities is not just a stock broking firm. We are also participants with depositories like the NSDL and the CSDL. That means you can now execute transactions using our stock broking services and settle your trades using our depository services!

  • Research Expertise
    Benefit from in-depth stock market analysis thanks to our dedicated research division. We publish various sector-specific research, company-specific research, macroeconomic studies, fundamental and technical analysis of stocks that you can avail before investing your hard-earned money.

  • Updated Market Data
    Apart from research that we offer, you benefit from the street smart tips, up-to-the-minute market information and inside news that our extensive sales teams deliver on a daily basis.

  • International Reach
    Your financial interests go beyond India? Don’t worry, so do ours! Kotak Securities has a well-entrenched presence in the Asia Pacific, European, Middle Eastern and American markets. You can trust us with your money in any part of the globe.

We did it first

Helping you invest your money is a job we take very seriously. Which is why we pioneered some of these services. Here’s a quick look:

  • Mobile stock trading app to keep track of your investments on the go
  • Facility of Margin Finance for online stock trading
  • Investing in IPOs and Mutual Funds over the phone
  • SMS alerts before execution of depository transactions
  • AutoInvest - A systematic investing plan in Equities and Mutual funds
  • Provision of margin against securities automatically using shares in your demat account

Awards and Recognition

  • Broker of the Year (India) - The Asian Banker's Financial Markets Business Achievement Awards 2014
  • Overall best Equity Broking House by BSE IPF - D&B Equity Broking Awards for the year 2013
  • Depository Participant of the year by BSE IPF - D&B Equity Broking Awards for the year 2013
  • Top Performer in New Accounts Opened (Non-Bank Category) - NSDL Star Performers Award 2013
  • Fastest growing Equity Broking House by BSE IPF - D&B Equity Broking Awards for the year 2012
  • The Best Equity House in India by FinanceAsia for the year 2012
  • *Best Broker in India by FinanceAsia for 2012, 2010 & 2009
  • UTI MF - CNBC TV18 Financial Advisor Awards - Best Performing Equity Broker (National) for the year 2009
  • Best Brokerage Firm in India by Asiamoney in 2009, 2008, 2007 & 2006
  • Best Performing Equity Broker in India by CNBC Financial Advisor Awards for 2008
  • Avaya Customer Responsiveness Awards for 2007 & 2006 in the Financial Services Sector
  • The Leading Equity House in India in Thomson Extel Surveys Awards for the year 2007
  • Best Provider of Portfolio Management: Equities by Euromoney for 2007 & 2006
  • Best Equities House In India by Euromoney Award for the year 2005
  • Best Broker in India by FinanceAsia for the year 2005
  • Best Equity House in India by Finance Asia for the year 2004

Here’s a list of some of our recent marketing awards:

  • Bronze for Acquisition campaign in the category of Best Use of Data for New Business & for PPC (HCGBB) in the search category awarded by Campaign India’s Digital Crest Awards, 2016
  • Bronze for Best Single Radio Commercial in Insurance, Banking & Financial services at Golden Mikes Awards 2016 by Exchange4media
  • Gold for Effective Use of Market research, Bronze for Effectiveness in Radio and Bronze for Innovation in Cupshup campaign awarded to Agar Magar Campaign at Asia Pacific Customer Engagement Award 2015 - 16
  • Silver award Best SEO for Website at DMAI 2015
  • Best SEO for Website at India Digital Media Awards (IDMA) 2015

Here’s our recent research award:

  • Favourite Analyst Awards at Research bytes IC Awards 2015 in Research House, Financials, Materials and Multi Sector categories