Angel One vs ICICI Direct: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeAngel OneICICI Direct
Licence Score53Moderate53Moderate
Strongest licence 2 Tier 2 2 Tier 2
Licences on record11
2 SEBI India LicensedLicensed
Founded19962000
HeadquartersIndiaIndia
TypeExchange-traded currency brokerExchange-traded currency broker
Publicly listedNSE:ANGELONENSE:ICICISEC
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary
Minimum depositNo minimumNo minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Angel One or ICICI Direct better regulated?

Both have the same Licence Score (53).

Which regulators license both Angel One and ICICI Direct?

Both are matched to licences from SEBI.

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