TradeSmart review
Independent review of TradeSmart — brokerage, app, account opening, customer support and the kind of investor it actually fits. 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..
Brokerage at a glance
Headline brokerage on the default TradeSmart power plan 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 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.
Opening a TradeSmart 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 tradesmartonline.in.
Alternatives to TradeSmart
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Frequently asked
What people ask about TradeSmart.
TradeSmart 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 TradeSmart brokerage calculator before deciding.
Equity delivery is Flat ₹15. Equity intraday is Flat ₹15. Equity options is Flat ₹15. 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.
TradeSmart 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 TradeSmart 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://tradesmartonline.in.
Discount brokers comparable to TradeSmart 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.