What it does
Dhan provides Indian investing and trading accounts with separate stock-screening, charting and options workspaces. ScanX helps discover companies, while Options Trader supports contract and strategy analysis. Account opening, maintenance and platform access have no fixed fee; chargeable transactions and statutory costs remain separate.
Select a workspace for the instrument
ScanX supplies ready-made stock screens. Options Trader brings the option chain and strategy builder into a more focused workspace, while Dhan Web and TradingView connections serve chart-based work. DhanHQ APIs allow custom applications.
Main brokerage charges
| Activity | Brokerage |
|---|---|
| Equity delivery and ETFs | ₹0 |
| Equity intraday | Lower of ₹20 or 0.03% per executed order |
| Equity and commodity futures and options | ₹20 per executed order |
Exchange charges, taxes and applicable depository costs are additional. Free platform access should not be read as a promise that every transaction is free.
Start Now opens the account route. Dhan lists PAN, address and bank proof, a signature, photograph and income proof among its documents. Exchange verification follows registration. Match the instrument and enabled account segment before comparing an order or data integration.
Strengths
- Stock screening and options analysis have dedicated workspaces
- DhanHQ APIs complement the web and charting interfaces
Watch out for
- Brokerage-free delivery still has taxes and exchange charges
- The account must complete exchange verification before use
Best for
- Indian market users moving between stock and options analysis
- Developers integrating a brokerage account with custom tools
Sources
- Dhan analysis products and account-opening FAQ (Oct 27, 2026)
- Dhan brokerage and transaction charge schedule (Oct 27, 2026)