India’s capital markets have witnessed tremendous growth over the past two decades, fueled by increasing participation from retail investors, evolving technology, regulatory reforms, and a maturing investment ecosystem. At the heart of this transformation lies a crucial facilitator — stock brokers. These institutions are the backbone of investor access, enabling buying, selling, and managing investments in equities, commodities, derivatives, mutual funds, and more.

In this article, we bring to you a comprehensive list of the Top 100 Stock Brokers in India — not ranked from 1 to 100, but instead, presented as a curated collection of top-performing, well-recognized brokers who have made a significant impact on the Indian financial landscape. These companies have been selected based on various qualitative and quantitative factors including their market share, client base, innovation, technology, customer service, compliance, and trustworthiness.


🌟 Why This List Matters

India has more than 2,000 registered brokers with SEBI, but only a fraction of these have stood the test of time and competition to make it into the top echelon. Whether you are a first-time investor, a seasoned trader, or an HNI seeking portfolio diversification, knowing your options is critical. The right broker can offer you the right mix of technology, low cost, advisory, and reliability.

This list comprises both discount brokers (known for low-cost, tech-savvy offerings) and full-service brokers (who provide end-to-end services including investment advice, portfolio management, and research). From new-age fintech players like Zerodha and Upstox to legacy institutions like ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, and Motilal Oswal, the diversity of brokers reflects the breadth of the Indian investor base.


📌 What’s Included in the List?

For each stock broker, the following key information has been compiled:


💼 The Spectrum of Services

The stock brokers in this list provide services that include but are not limited to:

These services are delivered via user-friendly platforms backed by cutting-edge technology, secure transaction processing, and regulatory compliance.


🏆 Some Noteworthy Names


🔍 Thoughts by Dr. Shishir Gupta

This Top 100 Stock Brokers in India list is not a ranking but a representative cross-section of the most trusted and active brokers in the country. It includes a mix of traditional and modern players, each contributing uniquely to the financial empowerment of investors.

The Indian investment ecosystem is evolving rapidly with innovations like UPI IPOs, real-time settlements, and algorithmic trading. In such a dynamic environment, choosing the right broker is more than a convenience — it’s a strategic decision for long-term wealth creation.


1. Groww


2. Zerodha


3. Angel One


4. Upstox


5. ICICI Direct


6. Kotak Securities


7. HDFC Securities


8. Motilal Oswal Financial Services


9. SBI Securities


10. Dhan (Moneylicious Securities)


iturn0image1turn0image2turn0image3turn0image5Certainly! Continuing with the detailed list of the Top 100 Stock Brokers in India, here are entries 11 to 20, each with their key personnel, headquarters location, and a brief overview:


11. 5paisa Capital Ltd.


12. Axis Direct


13. Sharekhan


14. Edelweiss Broking Ltd.


15. IIFL Securities


16. Geojit Financial Services


17. Anand Rathi


18. SAS Online


19. Trade Smart Online


20. ProStocks


21. Motilal Oswal Financial Services


22. SBICAP Securities (SBI Smart)


23. Kotak Securities


24. HDFC Securities


25. ICICI Direct


26. Karvy Stock Broking (Note: operations suspended by SEBI)


27. Paytm Money


28. m.Stock by Mirae Asset


29. Upstox


30. FYERS Securities


31. Ventura Securities


32. Religare Broking Ltd.


33. SMC Global


34. MasterTrust


35. Choice Broking


36. Alice Blue


37. Zebu Share and Wealth Managements


38. Beeline Broking


39. Trustline Securities


40. TradingBells


Here is the continuation of the Top 100 Stock Brokers in India, now listing entries 41 to 60, each with their key persons, headquarters, and a 4-line overview:


41. BMA Wealth Creators


42. Samco Securities


43. Achiievers Equities Ltd.


44. Axis Direct


45. NJ India Invest


46. GEPL Capital


47. Finvasia Securities


48. SAS Online


49. GCL Securities


50. Astha Trade


51. Indiabulls Ventures (now Dhani Stocks)


52. Angel One (formerly Angel Broking)


53. KIFS Trade Capital


54. ProStocks


55. Fyers (Focus Your Energy & Reform the Self)


56. Arham Wealth


57. Zerodha


58. RKSV Securities (Upstox)


59. SBI Capital Markets Ltd.


60. Arihant Capital


61. Alice Blue


62. Nuvama Wealth (formerly Edelweiss Broking Ltd.)


63. TradePlus Online (Navia Markets)


64. MyValueTrade (Master Capital Services Ltd.)


65. Stoxkart (SMC Global Securities Ltd.)


66. Composite Investments Pvt. Ltd.


67. Ajcon Global Services Ltd.


68. IndiaNivesh Securities Ltd.


69. Bonanza Portfolio Ltd.


70. Religare Broking Ltd.


71. Beeline Broking


72. Zebu Share and Wealth Managements Pvt. Ltd.


73. Way2Wealth Brokers Pvt. Ltd.


74. IL&FS Securities Services Ltd. (Now part of IndusInd Bank)


75. Trustline Securities Ltd.


76. Yes Securities


77. Tata Capital Markets Ltd.


78. Anand Rathi Wealth Ltd.


79. Ventura Securities Ltd.


80. RMoney (Raghunandan Money)


Here is the final batch of the Top 100 Stock Brokers in India, covering entries 81 to 100, with key persons, headquarters, and 4-line company overviews:


81. Goodwill Wealth Management Pvt. Ltd.


82. Gogia Capital Services Ltd.


83. Geojit Financial Services Ltd.


84. Canara Bank Securities Ltd.


85. IIFL Securities Ltd.


86. BP Equities Pvt. Ltd.


87. Fyers Securities


88. Karvy Stock Broking Ltd. (Now Defunct)


89. VNS Finance and Capital Services Ltd. (Trade Smart)


90. Asit C. Mehta Investment Intermediates Ltd.


91. Vachana Investments Pvt. Ltd.


92. IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Ltd.


93. Aditya Birla Money Ltd.


94. Inventure Growth & Securities Ltd.


95. Shcil Services Ltd.


96. KIFS Trade Capital


97. Angel One (formerly Angel Broking)


98. Indiabulls Securities Ltd.


99. Marwadi Shares and Finance Ltd.


100. Kotak Securities Ltd.


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