TradeSmart
TradeSmart (operated by TradeSmartFintech Securities Ltd, formerly VNS Finance, founded 1994) is a SEBI-registered discount broker offering a percentage-based Value Plan and a flat ₹15 Power Plan across all segments.
Charges verified 2026-05-11Account opening happens on TradeSmart’s own portal — we link out, we don’t collect your details.
Independent guide. We don’t currently earn affiliate commission from TradeSmart; if that changes we will mark it here. See our affiliate disclosure.
Charges schedule
Default plan: Power Plan. Statutory charges (STT, GST, stamp duty, exchange fees) apply on top and are uniform across brokers — the calculator breaks them out per trade.
Who it’s for
Cost-conscious active traders and algo users who want flat per-order brokerage, BSE F&O access, and a free trading API, and who do not need NRI accounts or in-house research.
TradeSmart web platform
The TradeSmart web platform lives at tradesmartonline.in and covers the same trading, holdings, funds and statements surface as the mobile app. Web is the better fit for charting, multi-monitor workflows, copy-pasting from spreadsheets and filling out account or KYC forms; the app wins on mobility, biometric login and fast order placement on the move. Both share one login and one set of holdings — what you do on web reflects on the app instantly and vice versa.
Tools and information
Compare monthly trade charges for your profile and filter by recorded features.
Price one trade across all 40 brokers with an itemised charges breakdown.
Run any trade through TradeSmart — see brokerage, STT, GST, stamp duty, exchange and DP charges, broken down by segment.
Full TradeSmart fee schedule — every plan, DP charges, subscription fees, and the statutory charges that apply on every trade.
Independent TradeSmart review — brokerage, app, account opening, customer support, and who the broker actually fits.
Documents, the online e-KYC + IPV + e-sign flow, and how long TradeSmart takes to activate the account.
What the TradeSmart demat account holds, AMC + DP charges, and how to transfer holdings from another broker.
Direct vs regular plans on TradeSmart, SIP setup, commissions, and how it compares with going to the AMC.
Web and app sign-in, password reset, OTP issues, and what to do if your TradeSmart account is locked.
How to reach TradeSmart support and the four-level SEBI escalation path — broker desk, compliance officer, SCORES, and SMART ODR.
What TradeSmart’s app does, where to download it, and how to avoid impersonator apps.