HDFC Securities review
Independent review of HDFC Securities — brokerage, app, account opening, customer support and the kind of investor it actually fits. HDFC Securities is a full-service broker and subsidiary of HDFC Bank.
Verdict
HDFC Bank customers who prioritize 3-in-1 banking integration and full-service research over low brokerage.
Brokerage at a glance
Headline brokerage on the default HDFC Securities standard 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 HDFC Securities
HDFC Securities is a full-service broker and subsidiary of HDFC Bank. The Standard plan charges 0.50% on equity delivery, 0.05% on intraday and futures, and ₹100 per lot on options with a ₹25 minimum brokerage. Optional Value subscription packs (Optima, Premia, Platina) lower these rates in exchange for an annual fee.
The HDFC Securities trading app
- 3-in-1 banking integration with HDFC Bank
- Equity, F&O, mutual funds, IPO, bonds, NPS
- Research and advisory access from the app
- Pre-market AMO order support
Opening a HDFC Securities 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 www.hdfcsec.com.
Alternatives to HDFC Securities
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Frequently asked
What people ask about HDFC Securities.
HDFC Securities 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. HDFC Bank customers who prioritize 3-in-1 banking integration and full-service research over low brokerage.
Equity delivery is 0.5% (min ₹25). Equity intraday is 0.05% (min ₹25). Equity options is Flat ₹100/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.
HDFC Securities 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.
3-in-1 banking integration with HDFC Bank. Equity, F&O, mutual funds, IPO, bonds, NPS. For a full feature list and download links see the HDFC Securities 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://www.hdfcsec.com.
Discount brokers comparable to HDFC Securities 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.