Sharekhan Vs Aditya Birla Money NRI Account Comparison

1x margin means Full SPAN + Exposure margins defined by the exchange across Equity and Derivatives (Equity F&O, currency and commodity) segments. This means the broker does not offer any additional leverage.

1. One of the largest stock brokers in India.
2. Easy trading experience for NRI with 3 in 1 account.
3. Offers advanced trading platforms in desktop, mobile, and web versions.
4. Offers online Mutual Funds, IPOs and Bonds.
5. Offers PMS services for wealth management
6. A dedicated relationship manager to each NRI customer.
7. Offers hand holding to beginners in the stock market.

• Part of Aditya Birla group, a financial services conglomerate
• Provides a wide range of financial services under one roof
• Offers research advice and stock recommendations

1. 3 in 1 account facility is only available with select banks (Axis, HDFC, IDBI, and Indusind)
2. Brokerage and account opening charges are higher when compared to other full-service brokers.

• Doesn't offer a 3-in-1 account and separate account opening increases the paperwork.
• Doesn't offer an IPO investment option.
• Robo advisory facility is not available.

Sharekhan is a good choice as a stock broker for NRIs. It offers a full range of financial services to NRIs including a hassle-free 3-in-1 trading account, research services, investments in Mutual Funds, IPOs, NCDs and also PMS. GTC and AMO order along with Call & Trade facility help NRIs to place orders in their convenient timings.

Aditya Birla Capital is a well-known name when it comes to financial services. However, when it comes to trading & investment services for NRIs it doesn't measure up to its reputation. The company doesn't have a major USP for NRIs. It doesn't offer 3-in-1 accounts. The choices in trading platforms are limited. There are many better options available in the market.