Groww review

Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Groww suits Indian market beginners who want to start small and trade on a phone. The account fee is INR 0, the minimum deposit is INR 0 and each stock trade costs INR 20, so running costs stay low without a large balance.

Key facts

Best for
Small opening investments in Indian stocks, ETFs, options and futures from a mobile app.
Minimum deposit
₹0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Stock trade fee
₹20 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Account fee
₹0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Markets
Stocks, ETFs, Options, Futures, Funds, Bonds (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Features
Options, Futures, Mobile app
Pricing model
Low fees
Official website
groww.in

Apps and profiles

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Account fee of INR 0 and a minimum deposit of INR 0 keep the cost of opening and holding an account low
  • Stock trade fee of INR 20 sits low next to the €0 median across the site
  • Covers stocks, etfs and options, so shares, funds and bonds sit in the same place
  • A options, futures and mobile app app puts the whole account on a phone

Cons

  • Support runs on help centre only, so help is written guidance rather than a person on the phone
  • Options and futures add leverage on top of a per-trade stock charge of INR 20
  • Ranked 99 of 161 brands on stock trade fee, well behind the €0 median
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Who it suits

  • Beginners making a small opening investment in Indian markets
  • Investors who want stocks, ETFs, options, futures, funds and bonds in the same account
  • People who trade mainly from a mobile app

Who should look elsewhere

  • Traders who trade often, since a per-trade charge of INR 20 adds up where eToro's stock trade fee is $0
  • Readers who want a listed entry threshold, since Vantage sets a minimum deposit of $5 against Groww's INR 0
  • Readers weighing CFI alongside Groww should compare the $0 entry cost and the help centre support model as well

How Groww compares

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to open a Groww account?+

The account fee is INR 0 and the minimum deposit is INR 0, so nothing is charged for opening or holding the account on those two lines. The cost of using Groww sits with each trade instead, which keeps a small portfolio cheap to run.

How much is a stock trade?+

A stock trade costs INR 20, listed as an amount per trade rather than a share of the order value. Repeated buying and selling adds that charge each time, so trade frequency matters more here than deal size.

What can I trade through Groww?+

The account covers stocks, etfs and options, covering shares, funds, options, futures and bonds from the same app. Options and futures bring leverage, so position size carries more weight than with plain shares, while funds and bonds suit a longer hold.

How does Groww price its service?+

Groww is listed as a low fees provider, charging a listed amount per trade rather than a percentage of the order value. With an account fee of INR 0 and a minimum deposit of INR 0, the pricing stays simple for a small account.

Which platforms can I use?+

A options, futures and mobile app app covers the account, so buying and selling can be done from a phone. That suits quick orders placed on the move more than long sessions at a desk, and it keeps the whole account in the same place.

How do I get help if something goes wrong?+

Support runs on help centre, so answers come from written guidance rather than a live conversation. Anyone who wants to pick up a phone or start a chat while trading will want to weigh a broker that lists more channels.

Who is Groww suited to?+

It fits a small opening investment in Indian markets, where the INR 0 minimum and the INR 0 account fee keep the usual starting cost out of the way. The stocks, etfs and options list also covers funds and bonds for money held longer.

How do Groww's costs compare with other brokers?+

The stock trade fee of INR 20 sits against a site median of €0, and Groww ranks 1 of 213 brands on minimum deposit. On stock trade fee the rank is 99 of 161, so the entry side is stronger.

Sources

  • groww.in checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Features, Markets, Pricing model

    “Trade in Futures & Options - Trade in F&O using the terminal”

  • groww.in/about-us checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Support channels

    “Help & Support”

  • groww.in/pricing checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Account fee, Minimum deposit, Stock trade fee

    “Account Maintenance Charges - Rs 0 maintenance charges”

Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Inactivity fee, Regulators, Investor protection, Retail accounts that lose money.

Groww

Groww

Small opening investments in Indian stocks, ETFs, options and futures from a mobile app.

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