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Impact of Discount Brokerage Firms on the Stock Market

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 1y ago

Impact of Discount Brokerage Firms on the Stock Market

Discount brokerage firms have gained popularity in the Indian stock market as they offer lower brokerage fees, easy access to trading platforms, and provide real-time market data and analysis. These firms have empowered retail investors, especially millennials and first-time traders, to actively participate in the stock market. The emergence of discount brokers has led to increased retail participation, higher trading volumes, and transformed market dynamics. However, challenges such as adapting to competition and ensuring investor protection exist. Overall, discount brokerage firms have revolutionized the stock market by making it more accessible, affordable, and inclusive for all types of investors.

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Zerodha sees end of zero brokerage model after new fee rules

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Earnings pressure likely on OMCs as crude prices climb: ICICI Securities

Economic Times

Economic Times · 17d ago

Earnings pressure likely on OMCs as crude prices climb: ICICI Securities

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PhonePe faces its toughest challenge yet, despite its right to play approach

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Money Control · 1y ago

PhonePe faces its toughest challenge yet, despite its right to play approach

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Zerodha Success Story - The Largest Stock Broker in India

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 1y ago

Zerodha Success Story - The Largest Stock Broker in India

Zerodha is an online discount broking company based in Bangalore, India. Founded in 2010 by brothers Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, Zerodha aims to provide brokerage facilities to stock market traders at lower costs. The company operates on a low margin and high volume model, charging a minimal fee per transaction. It has gained popularity for its innovative ideas and unique strategies, and currently has a client base of over 6.3 million. Zerodha also offers other services such as currency and commodity trading, mutual funds, and bonds.

M&M briefly overtakes Tata Motors, becomes second-largest car company on mcap; hits record high

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M&M briefly overtakes Tata Motors, becomes second-largest car company on mcap; hits record high

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Equity investors saved up to Rs 20,000 crore in 10 years on zero brokerage: Nithin Kamath

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3m ago

Equity investors saved up to Rs 20,000 crore in 10 years on zero brokerage: Nithin Kamath

Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath revealed that investors saved between Rs 2,000 crore and Rs 20,000 crore over a decade after Zerodha eliminated brokerage charges for equity delivery. Despite challenges, the zero-brokerage policy remained, reflecting the substantial savings compared to standard market rates. Kamath emphasized the impact of brokerage costs on returns, stating these often-overlooked costs hinder profits. He clarified Zerodha's name origin as "Zero + Rodha" (barriers in Sanskrit), not "Zero + brokerage."

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PE-backed lenders Jana Small Finance Bank, Capital SFB drop in trading debut

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Zomato Shares Jump 1.74% After Morgan Stanley Projects Stock ‘Potential Doubler’

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