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BecomeA Franchise Partner With Kotak Securities
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Benefits of Partnering with Kotak Securities
Open a franchisee with a trustworthy partner that can help you grow your business. Here's what we have to offer:
Comprehensive
Higher
Revenue Sharing
Robust Technology
Online Lead Management,
On-boarding & Training Support
RM Support for
Effective Client Servicing
Marketing & Business
Development Support
Training for
Partners and Staff
Support Platforms For Partners
Bemore
An exclusive learning & development app hosting training courses to enhance your skills! This platform also offers Assessments and Quizzes to test your knowledge.
One View
A platform to track all client details - all past interactions, brokerage earned, volume, PNL, preferred stocks and more!
ODIN
Trading terminal for desktops to execute trades in customer accounts, track client's portfolio's & to monitor markets for offline customers
P Trader
An in-house platform developed to place client's trading order request.
Digital Inward Dialing
Centralised Voice recording solution for all dealer-client conversations
Spark
A mobile-based appliction especially built to open accounts.
DIY
Digital account opening platform that helps clients open their Demat and Trading account in just 5 minutes.
BOSS
Back office support system - used for all internal and exchange reports, margin statements, DP holdings and more!
CRM
Gives a full view of customer’s account, past interaction, related reports, etc. to help address client queries. Enables to send details to clients’ registered contact details, as may be required. Also used to process the client updation requests
CRPS
Platform to refer to client's back and transaction details, for processing payments, receipts and more!
API
Kotak Securities’ APIs help you develop your own trading Terminal and implement your strategies easily and intuitively. Available free of charge, our APIs give you open access to live market feeds, orders, live positions and a lot more.
Support Platforms For Clients
ODIN Diet/ Kotak Wave
NEST Trading Terminal
Kotak Stock Trader App
Website
Trade Smart Terminal
KEAT
Neo App
Greek Soft
Partnership Categories
Start by choosing the business model that suits you best. We offer a range of business models, choose as you deem fit
Franchisee
Become a sub-broker with us and avail the Kotak Advantage
- Full time partnership
- To become a Franhisee, you need:
- Office space of minimum 200 sq feet
- As a Kotak Securities Franchisee, you get:
- Dedicated business development support
- Central dealing desk and trading terminal
- Training for partner and staff
- Listing of your office location on Google
E-Franchisee
Capitalise on the digital business boom! Become Kotak Securities E-Franchisee.
- Part-time/ Full-time partnership
- To become an E-franchisee, you need:
- Zero investment
- No office space
- Exchange registration
- As a Kotak Securities E-Franchisee, you get:
- Personalised support as and when required
- Central dealing desk
- Training for partner and staff
Referral Coordinator
Do you have a good network of prospects? Be our Referral Coordinator.
- Part-time/ Full-time partnership
- To become a referral co-ordinator, you need:
- Large database of prospects to refer as clients
- No office space or staff
- As a referral co-ordinator, you get:
- Dedicated RM support to assist you in acquiring your clients
- Investment advisors to guide them throughout their investment journey
- Training support
Direct Sales Agent
Are you a client of Kotak Securities? Do you have a database of clients? Be our Direct Sales Agent
- Full-time/ Part-time Partnership
- To become a Direct Sales Agent, you need:
- To be a client of Kotak Securities
- To be an individual, not necessarily from a finance background
- No Exchange registration
- Large database of prospects to refer as clients
- As a referral co-ordinator, you get:
- Dedicated RM support to assist you in acquiring your clients
- Investment advisors to guide them throughout their investment journey
- Dynamic product suite, cutting edge technology and seamless operations support for a seamless investment experience for your clients
The Kotak Advantage
Our numbers speak for ourselves
- Full Service Broking Firm
- Financially strong, well-capitalized group
- Trusted by 2000+ partners & franchisee pan-India
- Trusted by 3.5 million+ customers
- Pan India presence - Branches + Satellite offices
SUB-BROKER FAQS
What is a sub-broker?
A sub-broker is an agent who is associated with a trading member of the stock exchange. To be a sub-broker, one must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and with a local stock exchange.
Sub-brokers help their clients to buy and sell securities in the stock market. They offer information to them on various securities. They also pass on the clients’ trading orders to the trading member or brokerage firm with which they are associated. For the service provided, they earn a percentage of the brokerage commission.
Where should I apply to become a sub-broker?
Follow these steps if you wish to become a sub-broker:
- Apply for certification from the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM). The certification exam includes modules on equities, mutual funds, commodities, and derivatives.
- Register online with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Upload the relevant documents and pay the registration fee along with the initial deposit.
- Register with your local stock exchange.
- Apply to become a sub-broker at an established brokerage company like Kotak Securities. You will then gain access to research material, regular training, excellent tech tools, and constant support.
What are the eligibility criteria for becoming a sub-broker?
You are eligible to become a sub-broker if you meet the following requirements:
- You have a secondary school graduation degree.
- You are at least 21 years of age.
- You have in-depth knowledge of financial services.
- You already have a good network of clients.
- You can make a minimum deposit of Rs 3 lakh (the amount is negotiable).
- You have a 300-square-foot office, preferably in a prime location.
- You have computers with ISDN or SAT connections.
Do I need to pay any fees to become a sub-broker?
You will have to pay a registration fee and make an initial deposit when registering with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). You may also incur a fee when signing up with the local stock exchange.
Following this, when you apply to be a sub-broker of Kotak Securities, you will have to make a minimum deposit of Rs 3 lakh. The deposit amount is negotiable. In addition, you would need to have a 300-square-foot office space equipped with computers that have ISDN or SAT connections.
What is the role of a sub-broker?
A sub-broker enlists clients and helps them with their securities trades on a one-to-one basis. The sub-broker may provide information to a client about different securities. They also convey the client’s buy and sell orders to the brokerage firm, which then executes the orders.
It should be noted that sub-brokers do not buy or sell securities directly. The brokerage carries out the actual trades. Sub-brokers simply carry out client-facing services on behalf of the brokerage company. In return, they earn a percentage of the brokerage commission.
Who can become a sub-broker?
You can become a sub-broker if you are at least 21 years old, hold a secondary school graduation certificate, and certification from the National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM). Before you apply to become a sub-broker, you would also need to register with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and your local stock exchange.
To become a sub-broker of Kotak Securities, you would need to make a minimum deposit of Rs 3 lakh (negotiable) and have a 300-square-foot office. The office should preferably be in a prime location and have computers with ISDN and SAT connections.
Can I trade for myself as a sub-broker?
Yes, you can. Start by opening a trading account for yourself. Then manage your account like you would any other account on your client list.