NW

Nuvama Wealth regulation & licences

Exchange-traded currency broker Founded 2008 🇮🇳 India

Licence ScoreModerateHow it's calculated

Before you open an account, check which Nuvama Wealth company your client agreement is with.

Visit Nuvama Wealth Compare

Licences on record 1

2 Tier 2 — strong regulation

SEBISecurities and Exchange Board of India🇮🇳 India
Reference: check the register
Compensation: Exchange Investor Protection FundsNegative balance protection: Not a regulatory requirement

Licences are matched from public sources and regulator registers, and entities change over time. A licence held by one company in a group does not cover clients of another. Always confirm on the official register.

Regulatory profile

Nuvama Wealth is an exchange-traded currency broker founded in 2008 and headquartered in India. Formerly Edelweiss Broking.

In our database Nuvama Wealth is matched to 1 licence from SEBI. Its strongest licence comes from the SEBI, which we rate tier 2: credible supervision, but with fewer safeguards than the very strictest regulators.

Depending on the entity, eligible clients may be covered by Exchange Investor Protection Funds (SEBI).

Nuvama Wealth provides access to its own proprietary platform. The advertised minimum deposit starts at zero (no minimum) — minimums often vary by account type and entity.

Because Nuvama Wealth offers exchange-traded currency derivatives rather than OTC forex, your trades are cleared through a recognised exchange clearing house, prices are transparent and there is no broker counterparty on the other side of your trade.

Regulatory strengths

  • Holds tier-2 licence (SEBI)
  • Operating for about 18 years
  • Compensation scheme available at SEBI entity
  • Exchange-traded and centrally cleared — no broker counterparty

Points to check

  • No specific concerns from our licence data

Trader reviews

No reviews yet. If you've used Nuvama Wealth, share what withdrawals, support and execution were like.

Write a review of Nuvama Wealth
Rating

Reviews are moderated. We don't accept reviews from brokers or their affiliates, and we don't remove genuine negative reviews on request.

Nuvama Wealth regulation FAQ

Is Nuvama Wealth regulated?

Yes — in our database Nuvama Wealth is matched to 1 licence: SEBI (India). Which of these protects you depends on the legal entity you open an account with. Always confirm the licence on the regulator's official register.

Is Nuvama Wealth a tier-1 regulated broker?

No. None of the licences we have matched to Nuvama Wealth is from a tier-1 regulator. Its strongest licence is tier 2.

Does Nuvama Wealth accept US clients?

Nuvama Wealth is not matched to a CFTC/NFA registration in our database. Only CFTC-registered, NFA-member firms may offer retail forex to US residents, so Nuvama Wealth generally cannot accept US retail forex clients.

Is my money protected with Nuvama Wealth?

Clients of Nuvama Wealth's SEBI-regulated entity may be eligible for statutory compensation (Exchange Investor Protection Funds). Clients of other entities rely on segregation of funds and the firm's financial strength.

What is the minimum deposit at Nuvama Wealth?

Nuvama Wealth advertises no fixed minimum deposit on its standard account, although some account types, payment methods or entities may require one.

How can I verify Nuvama Wealth's licence?

Find the company name and licence number in Nuvama Wealth's client agreement or website footer, then search it on the regulator's official register (linked from each licence on this page). Confirm that the website domain you use is listed on the register, and check the regulator's warning list for clones.

Brokers with similar licences

Broker Licences on record Licence Score Actions
AO Angel One Exchange-traded currency broker, since 1996 SEBI 53Moderate Licences Visit site
ID ICICI Direct Exchange-traded currency broker, since 2000 SEBI 53Moderate Licences Visit site
MO Motilal Oswal Exchange-traded currency broker, since 1987 SEBI 53Moderate Licences Visit site
GF Geojit Financial Services Exchange-traded currency broker, since 1987 SEBI 53Moderate Licences Visit site
HS HDFC Securities Exchange-traded currency broker, since 2000 SEBI 48Moderate Licences Visit site
KS Kotak Securities Exchange-traded currency broker, since 1994 SEBI 48Moderate Licences Visit site

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.