Understanding the Dissimilarities Between Online and Offline Trading in India

 



Before 1996, offline trading was the only way to invest in the Indian stock market. Investors used to place orders in the share market physically with the help of a broker. After placing share market orders, investors received securities in physical form. For example, they received certificates indicating the purchase of shares in a public company. Offline trading involves visiting a broker’s office or placing orders over the phone. To this date, offline trading is prevalent in rural areas or places with limited internet connectivity.

After 1996, online trading services were launched around the country. Investors could place share market orders without even visiting a broker’s office. At present, there are multiple trading platforms to help investors place orders in seconds. Unlike offline trading, you can place orders according to your wish without depending on an intermediary. Also, a mediator will charge a commission for placing orders in the stock market. With online market trading, you will pay fewer or zero brokerage charges to the trading platform provider. 

With offline trading, you might not place orders on all days as the intermediary might not be available. On the other hand, online trading allows you to place orders anytime during the share market hours. Not to forget, online trading platforms also offer research support for free. An online trading platform lets you search different public-listed companies and securities in real-time. So open a trading account with a reliable broking firm and start investing right away! 

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