Sharekhan
SEBI-regulated Indian broker now owned by BNP Paribas group
Platform Overview
Sharekhan is a SEBI-regulated Indian broker founded in 2000, now a subsidiary of BNP Paribas. It offers DMA access to 5,000+ NSE and BSE securities including shares, futures, options, ETFs, and commodities. Sharekhan is known for its comprehensive trading education resources and wide branch network across India.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Sharekhan Ltd.
- Brand Name
- Sharekhan
- Headquarters
- India
- Year Established
- 2000
- Parent Company
- BNP Paribas
- Publicly Listed
- Yes
Transparency Signals
Strong transparency across key operational dimensions
No significant concerns identified
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Regulatory References
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Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- 0.10%-0.50% brokerage
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- T+1 settlement
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Hindi
- Support Channels
- PhoneEmailBranch Office
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferUPINet Banking
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 2 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 9.4/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | INR 0 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:5 (intraday) | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | N/A | Variable |
| Execution Model | DMA | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 2000 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 7 | 10 |
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