The Top 5 things to know about IIFL Franchisee partnership!

Published on Thursday, December 3, 2020 by IIFL Securities | Modified on Monday, July 18, 2022

Would you like to have a business that comes with the added advantage of a well-known brand association and a vast network that you can tap into anytime? Sounds interesting?

We mean becoming a Franchisee partner of an established brand in the industry.

Becoming a franchisee offers you a chance to own your enterprise with all the benefits you get when you associate with a well-known brand in the market. Whether it is the brand recall, world-class products, or the ease of doing business, you have access to plenty.

Are you intrigued?

We mean an IIFL stockbroking franchisee. Established in 2003, IIFL Partnership models quickly became popular with entrepreneurs and individuals passionate about dealing in equity markets.

A business model that helps you widen your business horizons, increase your client's investment portfolio seamlessly and a host of options to choose.

The article is an in-depth review of what you can expect out of a franchisee opportunity with IIFL. The features, benefits, process of becoming a partner, and more are put together in a single document just for you. Read on to know more.

Before we get cracking on understanding what the franchisee model is all about, let us get to know the company India Infoline.

India Infoline Stockbroking

Established in 1995, India Infoline Securities is a full-service leading stockbroking firm that offers several services right from loans, brokerage, mortgages and more. Registered with SEBI and the depository participant CDSL and NSDL in India, it has been a pioneering financial service provider since it began.

IIFL introduced its Business Partnership Models in 2003, and it has been growing ever since. Not only does it have advisory products, but it also has a credit line and portfolio management service. Whether you are looking for equity, commodity, currency, mutual funds, derivatives futures trading as well as options, IPO's or NCDs, IIFL has them all. Considering the bouquet of products and services IIFL offers, the stockbroking firm is a smart choice if you are keen on becoming a franchise owner.

IIFL has over 4000 branches across 900 cities, around 4 million customers and a growing international presence, a partner with India Infoline use to grow their business.

IIFL securities are on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the commodity exchange MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) and NCDEX too. The firm has a presence as well as offices in Hong Kong, Dubai, New York, Singapore, London, Geneva, and Mauritius. India Infoline also won the coveted 'Best Broker with Global Presence' award at the BSE IPF.

Now that you have a brief understanding of IIFL; let us understand the partnership models it offers.

IIFL Sub-Broker Models

IIFL Partnership or Sub-broker Models are well-known advanced trading models in the stock market that are changing the way trading is done every day. India Infoline offers different models that you can pick from based on your preferences and requirements. You can be a franchise partner, a marketing associate, an entrepreneur, or a direct sales agent (DSA).

Each sub-broker model has several facilities and features that help you grow your business, network, help a varied list of clients. Though it is simple and easy to become a partner, each option has its eligibility criteria and benefits a partner can get.

Let us get an idea of the eligibility for each model and understand who can become a sub-broker.

1. Franchise

Who can opt for the franchise model?

Ambitious entrepreneurs who are enthusiastic and are driven to make become well-known in the equity markets. Someone who can set up an office, employ staff to serve a large set of clients, and is willing to invest a basic start-up cost and keep expanding their business. In such a case, becoming a franchisee is the best.

To become a franchisee, you must have a good record in the financial circles with a good client base. You must have experience selling financial products as a broker, sub-broker, financial planner, DSA, Insurance advisor, or work at a Broker/Sub-Broker office. You must have an office and be able to invest the initial amount and have an office set up then becoming a franchise is a good option for you.

Advantages of Franchise model: As a franchise partner you get access to

• Unique Business Development Programs and Client procurement support.
• Better Profit-Sharing
• Advanced technology platform
• Highly secure business transfer and client moving procedure.
• Powerful operations and administration infrastructure and risk management systems.
• Products that cater to varied client needs - Equities, IPOs, Mutual Funds, Commodities, Currencies, PMS, AIF, Fixed Deposits, NCD, Bonds, Real Estate, Loans, and Insurance products.
• Consistent revenue stream.
• Individual assistance - dedicated dealers and RM.
• The facility of Algorithm trading for your customers.
• Investor awareness programme and training.
• Tailored branding, digital and offline marketing support.

2. Marketing Associate

Who should opt for the marketing associate option?

If you would like to associate with IIFL and satisfy the diverse requirements of clients and benefit from sharing the revenue pie across a range of financial services products, with zero capital investment then becoming a marketing associate is the right option for you.

To become an associate, you must be an individual with sound financial services or industry experience working with clients and looking to scale your company with a bouquet of financial products then the marketing associate model is for you.

3. Employee to Entrepreneur

Who should opt to become an entrepreneur?

If you are employed and would like to become an entrepreneur, then this franchise model is the best.

To become an independent IIFL entrepreneur, you must be an individual employed if possible, in the capital market business with a strong financial services background of at least 3 to 5 years.

4. Remissier or DSA

Who should opt to become a DSA?

If you are looking to work independently to refer clients in broking and other investment products to IIFL, then becoming a Remissier is the right option for you.

To become a DSA, you must have a strong network of clients.

Advantages of Marketing Associate/ Entrepreneur or DSA model: As an associate, you get access to

• Help to onboard and engage your clients.
• Zero Capital Investment to set-up your Business
• Offer various financial products such as equities, commodities, mutual funds, PMS, AIF, Fixed Deposits, NCD, Bonds, Real Estate, Loans, and Insurance products.
• Sophisticated trading platform.
• Robust and stable income stream.
• Operations, research, advisory and product support.
• Client acquisition and help to develop your business.
• Investor awareness programmes and help to train the staff.
• Customized branding, offline and digital marketing support.
• Robust back-office infrastructure & risk management systems.
• Leveraging the strength of the brand - IIFL.

Partner Eligibility and Documentation

Eligibility criteria and documents needed to open an IIFL Franchise are

• You must be over 18 years
• Have a high-school education.
• Have valid address proof
• Recent passport size photograph.

Now that you have an idea of the various options available to you; let us see how you can become a franchisee. Follow the steps mentioned below.

• Visit the IIFL Securities website and click on Partner in the header.

• A new page opens on your screen. Fill in your details such as name, mobile number, state, city, and select the Franchise category from the drop-down. Click on Submit

   

  

   

• Once you register, the IIFL team will call you back and guide you on the process further.

IIFL Franchise Locator

Before you partner with IIFL for a franchisee it is important to know the states where you can set up your office. IIFL gives you a chance to open more branches in 36 states and UTs to broaden your network and connect with your valued clients.

The states are where you can set-up a Franchise- PAN India

IIFL Franchise Enquiry Form