AxisDirect review
Independent review of AxisDirect — brokerage, app, account opening, customer support and the kind of investor it actually fits. AxisDirect (Axis Securities) is the broking arm of Axis Bank.
Brokerage at a glance
Headline brokerage on the default AxisDirect fixed brokerage plan. On top of brokerage you also pay STT, exchange transaction charges, SEBI fee, stamp duty, GST and DP charges — see full charges for the breakdown.
About AxisDirect
AxisDirect (Axis Securities) is the broking arm of Axis Bank. The Fixed plan charges 0.50% delivery, 0.05% intraday and futures, and ₹10 per lot on options with ₹25 minimum brokerage. The Trade@20 subscription flattens all orders to ₹20 (free with Axis Bank ₹75k AQB, else ₹250/month). Investment Plus adds ₹3L complimentary delivery turnover for a ₹1,500 one-time fee.
Opening a AxisDirect account
Account opening is fully online for Indian residents. Keep your PAN, Aadhaar (with mobile linked for OTP), a bank cancelled cheque or statement, a passport-size photo and a signature on white paper handy. Aadhaar e-KYC, in-person video verification and e-sign typically take 1–3 working days end-to-end. Start at simplehai.axisdirect.in.
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Frequently asked
What people ask about AxisDirect.
AxisDirect is SEBI-registered and holds NSE / BSE membership, so it meets the regulatory bar every Indian broker must clear. Whether it is a good fit depends on what you trade. Compare the live brokerage and statutory charges on the AxisDirect brokerage calculator before deciding.
Equity delivery is 0.5% (min ₹25). Equity intraday is 0.05% (min ₹25). Equity options is Flat ₹10/lot. On top of brokerage you pay STT, exchange transaction charges, SEBI fee, stamp duty, GST and DP charges. The brokerage calculator on this site shows the all-in landed cost for a sample trade.
AxisDirect is registered with SEBI and a trading member of NSE / BSE. Demat accounts are held with CDSL or NSDL — the broker does not hold your shares, the depository does. Funds are held in a SEBI-regulated client bank account separate from the broker's own funds. The risk to investors from broker failure is limited; the larger risk to manage is account fraud via phishing and OTP sharing.
The app covers order placement, watchlists, holdings and statements.. For a full feature list and download links see the AxisDirect app page.
Account opening is fully online for Indian residents. You need PAN, Aadhaar (with mobile linked for OTP), a bank cancelled cheque or statement, a passport-size photo and a signature on white paper. Aadhaar e-KYC, in-person video verification and e-sign typically take 1–3 working days. Apply via https://simplehai.axisdirect.in.
Discount brokers comparable to AxisDirect include Zerodha, Groww, Upstox, Dhan and Angel One. Full-service alternatives include ICICI Direct, HDFC Securities, Kotak Securities and Sharekhan. Compare brokerage rates side-by-side on the brokerage calculator before switching.