Open Free Trading Account

A trading account is required to buy and sell securities in the financial markets. Additionally, it allows you to set your trading limits and execute trades. Special features of the online trading account include placing orders even after market hours.

Anyone, including minors, can open trading accounts in India. A minor's account will be under the watch of a guardian. Once the minor attains 18 years of age, the report can be transferred to their name.

• The first step in closing a trading account is to inform the brokerage firm or Depository Participant with which you opened it.
• You'll be asked to fill out an Account Closure form, which you should double-check for accuracy. This form is easily accessible on their website or at any of the DP locations.
• You must submit the Account Closure form to your nearest DP branch after filling it out.
• Because your trading and demat accounts deal with securities, double-check that you've cleared the board before closing your trading account.

Investors can trade securities such as equities, futures and options through a trading account. Currency derivatives, in addition to equities, can be traded through a trading account.

No, you cannot open a trading account in the name of a minor. However, it can be opened in the name of either of the parents or the legal guardian

You can enjoy low brokerage charges with a wide range of delivery plans. You get a real time calculation on both your short-term and long-term capital gains in just a single click.

You can open an online trading account if you are over the age of 18. PAN, bank account, identity, and address proofs are all required documents.

After the verification process, the trading account is usually activated in 3-4 days.

You can link only one bank account with your e-invest accounts at ICICI Direct.

• Step 1: Enter your mobile number
• Step 2: Enter OTP
• Step 3: Enter your email and verify OTP or aunthenticate gmail id using google authentication. No OTP required for google authentication
• Step 4: Enter your PAN and Date of Birth
• Step 5: Enter Bank Details
• Step 6: Upload your documents - PAN, Bank Details and Signature. If PAN fetch is successful and Bank details are verified correctly then upload only signature. Upload Income proof like 6 month bank statement as Derivatives proof. Derivatives proof is optional and not mandatory
• Step 7: Select New demat account or link existing one
• Step 8: Select nominee for your demat account with complete details of the Nominee
• Step 9: Complete your profile by entering your personal details - Marital Status, Education Qualification, Father’s Name
• Step 10: Enter your financial details - Occupation, source of income, Annual Income and Country of Birth
• Step 11: Select brokerage Plan (Neo or Prime)
• Step 12: Take a quick selfie for the photo requirement. Make sure to look directly into the webcam with good lighting on your face. Please avoid wearing glasses or Hat
• Step 13: Complete E-sign - Aadhaar Number followed by OTP
• Step 14: Complete KRA E-sign - Aadhaar Number followed by OTP (Not required if the user is KRA verified)

Post e-verification account will be active basis exchange approval and other regulatory requirements. The account will be opened within 48 working hours, and an email with the user ID will be sent. If the mobile number is not linked with the Aadhaar, the offline process of account opening to be followed