Accounts, segment activation and eligibility
Sections ↑Alice Blue is an Indian securities and derivatives broker operated by Alice Blue Financial Services Private Limited. Its ANT account connects domestic exchange products, custody and trading tools. Currency exposure is through eligible exchange derivatives; it is not an offshore leveraged spot-FX account.[11][3][13]
Account and pricing structure
| Item | Published position |
|---|---|
| Opening charge | ZeroSource 1Source 2 |
| Account maintenance | Zero under the current lifetime-free planSource 1Source 2 |
| Mutual funds, SIPs and IPO brokerage | ZeroSource 1Source 2 |
| Standard online trading | Per-executed-order schedule; delivery is not universally freeSource 1Source 2 |
| Selected zero-brokerage offer | Eligible clients receive an activation email; not the default tariffSource 1Source 2 |
Dormancy is a trading restriction
| Stage | Treatment |
|---|---|
| Trigger | No trades for 24 consecutive months under the published help ruleSource 6 |
| While dormant | Order placement disabledSource 6 |
| Reactivation | Online eKYC, registered-mobile OTP, address and bank review, IPV, financial documents and e-signSource 6 |
| Cost | Generally freeSource 6 |
| Timing | Help page gives 1–2 working hours for verification and 2–4 working hours for trading access; approval remains conditionalSource 6 |
Products and the Indian currency-market boundary
Sections ↑ANT product codes
| Code | Use | Funding implication |
|---|---|---|
| CNC | Delivery equity | Full trade value; selling requires holdingsSource 3 |
| MIS | Intraday equity and derivatives | Intraday liquidation policy appliesSource 3 |
| NRML | Carry-forward futures and options | Maintain the required exchange and broker marginsSource 3 |
| BO | Bracket intraday position | Linked target and stop; cannot convert to CNC or NRMLSource 3 |
NSE INR currency contracts
Each listed tick is INR 2.50 per contract. NSE specifies cash settlement in INR and a 09:00–17:00 IST currency session. Contract availability and segment activation remain account-specific. RBI’s forex FAQ distinguishes INR-linked hedging transactions from foreign-currency cross pairs and prohibits overseas margin remittances under LRS; Indian broker registration is not permission to use an unauthorised offshore forex platform.[14][13]
From 10 October 2026, RBI reduced the threshold for exchange-traded INR currency positions without establishing underlying-exposure documentation to USD 5 million equivalent across all INR pairs and recognised exchanges. The underlying hedging requirement remains; this is a documentation concession, not unrestricted permission to speculate.[15]
Brokerage and account charges
Sections ↑Standard online brokerage
Costs outside brokerage
| Charge | Published amount or basis |
|---|---|
| Delivery holding sale | INR 15 + GST per scrip, irrespective of quantitySource 1Source 4Source 5 |
| Bracket order | INR 4 + GST per orderSource 1Source 4Source 5 |
| Taxes and exchange levies | Additional to brokerage; vary by segment and sideSource 1Source 4Source 5 |
| Net-banking deposit | INR 10 + GST per transferSource 1Source 4Source 5 |
| Registered-bank UPI in ANT | FreeSource 1Source 4Source 5 |
| Instant payout | Free if eligibleSource 1Source 4Source 5 |
Brokerage-only examples
| Executed order | Calculation | Brokerage |
|---|---|---|
| INR 10,000 intraday equity order | 0.05% × 10,000, capped at 20 | INR 5Source 1 |
| INR 100,000 intraday order | 0.05% × 100,000, capped at 20 | INR 20Source 1 |
| Two executed options orders | 20 × 2 | INR 40Source 1 |
| One scrip sold from delivery holdings | Brokerage plus separate custody debit | Add INR 15 + GST DP chargeSource 1 |
Orders, timing and platform operation
Sections ↑Order instructions in ANT
| Instruction | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Limit | Specified price or betterSource 3 |
| Market | Available market price; no guaranteed final priceSource 3 |
| Stop / stop-market | Triggered orders, with execution behaviour depending on the selected typeSource 3 |
| AMO | Queued outside market hours for the following sessionSource 3 |
| Bracket order | Target and stop form an OCO pair; intraday onlySource 3 |
Published MIS liquidation windows
The manual states a minimum 20% intraday equity margin and full NRML margin for F&O. The order window carries the current requirement; an intraday product label is not a promise of extra derivatives leverage.[3]
Account controls
| Action | Where |
|---|---|
| Freeze or unfreeze | ANT app → Profile → SecuritySource 7 |
| Close account | BOT → My Profile → Account Closure; clear dues and holdings firstSource 7 |
| Close and transfer holdings | Choose Closure cum Shifting and submit destination DP/client details and the signed CMRSource 7 |
| Confirm transfer request | OTP to the registered mobile numberSource 7 |
Deposits and payouts
Sections ↑Deposit routes
| Method | Minimum / charge | Account requirement |
|---|---|---|
| UPI within ANT | INR 50 minimum; free | UPI bank must be registered with the trading accountSource 4 |
| UPI app through gateway | INR 50 minimum; any gateway charge shown before approval | Registered bank still requiredSource 4 |
| Net banking | INR 10 + GST each transfer | Registered bank onlySource 4 |
The manual’s “third-party UPI” label refers to payment apps and gateway checkout, not permission to fund from another person’s bank. Use the in-app deposit request instead of manually sending to a copied UPI identifier.[4]
Regular withdrawal
| Rule | Published process |
|---|---|
| Route | ANT Funds → Withdraw → registered bankSource 4 |
| Minimum | INR 1Source 4 |
| Before 07:00 IST | Same working-day credit under the stated scheduleSource 4 |
| After cutoff | Next trading daySource 4 |
| Non-processing days | Weekends, government and settlement holidaysSource 4 |
| Intraday equity profits and F&O/MCX credits | Withdrawable on T+1 working daySource 4 |
Instant payout has separate eligibility
| Condition | Rule |
|---|---|
| Window | 09:00–16:00 IST on working daysSource 5 |
| Amount | INR 100 minimum; INR 100,000 daily maximumSource 5 |
| Frequency | Up to two requests daily, separated by at least 30 minutesSource 5 |
| Trading state | No open positions, pending orders or executed trades under the published eligibility ruleSource 5 |
| Cash | Settled, withdrawable funds only; whole-rupee amountsSource 5 |
| After submission | Cannot cancel or modify; bank processing may delay receiptSource 5 |
Regulation, custody and access
Sections ↑Legal and depository identity
| Item | Published identifier |
|---|---|
| Operator | Alice Blue Financial Services Private LimitedSource 11Source 12 |
| SEBI stockbroker registration | INZ000156038Source 11Source 12 |
| Register validity | 11 September 2017–perpetual; register snapshot 25 October 2026Source 11Source 12 |
| Depository registration | IN-DP-364-2018Source 11Source 12 |
| CDSL DP ID | 12085300Source 11Source 12 |
SEBI registration and demat custody do not insure market losses or guarantee an execution price. Account freezing limits access; it should not be assumed to close positions or settle obligations automatically.[11][7]
Support and downloadable records
Sections ↑Help and escalation
| Need | Route |
|---|---|
| Routine support | Support ticket link on the official help centreSource 9Source 11Source 5 |
| Compliance contact | [email protected], as published in the SEBI registerSource 9Source 11Source 5 |
| Order and payout questions | ANT manuals and account-specific support ticketSource 9Source 11Source 5 |
| Failed instant payout | Check eligibility and bank processing before creating another requestSource 9Source 11Source 5 |
Reports by purpose
| Record | Access |
|---|---|
| Contract note | BOT Reports → Downloads, or ANT Mobi Profile → My ReportSource 8 |
| Protected contract-note file | Password is the PAN in uppercaseSource 8 |
| Holding statement | Reports / My ReportSource 8 |
| P&L | Filter by segment and period; view or downloadSource 8 |
| Tax P&L | BOT report menu with financial-year and quarter selectionSource 8 |
APIs and automated strategies
Sections ↑API access
| Capability | Scope |
|---|---|
| Market data | Real-time and historical informationSource 9 |
| Trading | Programmatic order managementSource 9 |
| Account access | Positions, holdings, funds and marginSource 9 |
| API price | No separate API usage fee in the published FAQSource 9 |
| Customer scope | Registered Alice Blue clients; separate activation/setup processSource 9 |
1lyalgo workflow
| Stage | What the service does |
|---|---|
| Design | Create rule-based strategies without codingSource 10 |
| Test | Historical backtesting and live-data forward testing are advertised as freeSource 10 |
| Deploy | Connect strategies directly to the trading accountSource 10 |
| Marketplace | Ready-made and analyst-developed strategiesSource 10 |
| Daily authorisation | ANT login required each day; subscribed orders are not executed without itSource 10 |
Automated execution grants a different authority from viewing research. A skipped login or disconnected strategy should not be treated as a verified instruction to close existing positions; check both orders and exposure in ANT.[10]
Company and market scope
Sections ↑The current SEBI record identifies the same legal operator for NSE and BSE entries. The broker’s disclosures separately identify its MCX and depository services. Products remain subject to Indian account eligibility and the enabled exchange segment; the account should not be marketed as a globally available CFD service.[11][12][13]
Legal entities & licences
These are source-dated records, not a blanket assessment of the broker. Read each issuer, identifier, status and scope together.
Alice Blue Financial Services Private Limited
IndiaSource 1
No separate licence entry is recorded in this panel.
Plan and workflow limitations
Sections ↑The current tariff and help pages support a detailed standard-account comparison, but selected-client offers and live segment permissions can differ. Confirm an activation email before relying on zero brokerage, and use the account’s withdrawable balance rather than total margin as the payout limit.[2][4]
Sources & further reading
- Published brokerage and charges Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Segment-specific brokerage Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- ANT order and product manual Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- ANT funds and regular payout manual Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Instant payout eligibility and limits Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Dormancy and reactivation Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Freeze, closure and transfer workflow Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Reports and contract notes Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- API capabilities and access charges Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- 1lyalgo daily authorisation and execution Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- SEBI stockbroker register as at 25 October 2026 SEBI · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Member and depository disclosures Alice Blue · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Permitted forex transaction framework Reserve Bank of India · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- INR currency contract specifications NSE · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
- INR currency derivatives documentation threshold, 10 October 2026 Reserve Bank of India · Accessed 26 Oct 2026
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