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Stockbroker

A stockbroker is a SEBI-registered firm that executes trades for clients on stock exchanges. Discount brokers such as Zerodha and Groww charge low fees through apps; full-service brokers also offer research and advice.

Why It Matters

You cannot trade shares on an Indian exchange without going through a broker.

In India

Groww, a discount broker, listed on the stock exchange in November 2025.