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Trade in currency like a pro, anytime, anywhere

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Your currency trading partner

When the markets are volatile, we’ll help you cut through the noise. Trading forex with Arihant means having everything you need to make the most of market opportunities. Fast execution. Powerful trading platforms. Personalized advice and research. Leverage. Exceptional customer support. Access to multiple exchanges - NSE and BSE.

Trade with standardized contracts starting at as low as 1,000 USD and minimal margins.

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Trade in currency derivatives on the go with our mobile application and benefit from ultra-low latency trading infrastructure, fast order execution and intelligent tools.

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Hedging with Currency Derivatives

Importers and exporters can use currency derivatives for hedging their offshore payments and receipts hence safeguarding themselves from unexpected currency movements.

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Gains/Losses in Cash Market + Gains/Losses in Future Market =Risks Mitigation by locking USD/INR rate

Our forex specialists will help you device hedging strategies to help you focus on what's important for your business.

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EURINR 30-Dec

18 Oct 2020

88.15

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Potential Upside

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USDINR 30-Dec

18 Oct 2020

74.93

74.19

Potential Upside

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FAQs

Q : How long does it take to open a forex trading account?

You can now open a Forex account online instantly. If all your documents are in order, it shouldn’t take more than ten minutes to get the account activated.

Q : I am an existing Arihant customer, do I need to open a new account for forex       trading?

Existing customers do not need a separate trading account for currency derivatives. Just check with your Arihant advisor if the currency derivatives trading option is activated or not, in case you need help please write to us at contactus@arihantcapital.com. If you are not an Arihant customer you will need to open a new trading account with Arihant. To open an account click here.

Q : What are the benefits of opening a forex trading account with Arihant
       Capital?

Arihant is a trusted broker since 1992 with over 2 lac clients through its 900+ investment centers. In addition to our great service, winning research and powerful trading platform, you also get:

  • Low Commission: Get exceptional support with low brokerage rate to make the most of your currency trading.
  • Low Margin, High Leverage: With nominal margin requirement, you can afford to take higher calculated risks for forex trading.
  • Powerful trading platforms: Boost your trading experience with our easy yet powerful trading platforms - mobile, web and desktop.
  • 24/7 Online Access: Arihant Capital provides 24/7 web-enabled backoffice access so you stay on top of the game at all times.
  • Hedging service: We have a team of specialists who will help you hedge your forex transactions, a special service for importers and exporters.
  • High Liquidity: A forex account tends to cater to a highly liquid market. This enables trades with full price discovery.
  • Instant Transactions: Transactions online are instantaneous.
  • No Middlemen: Trade seamlessly with Arihant Capital without the involvement of any middlemen
  • No insider trading: Our strict compliance will ensure your trades are completely secured.

Q : Do I need to open a demat account for currency trading?

No. Since currency trading is done only in derivative contracts, a demat account is not required.

Q : Is there a limit on how much can I trade in forex in India?

Domestic clients may take long as well as short positions per stock exchange up to the following limit without having to establish the existence of any underlying exposure:

  • USD-INR currency pair: USD 15 million
  • EUR-INR, GBP-INR and JPY-INR currency pairs (all put together): USD 5 million
  • Domestic clients may take positions in excess of USD 15 million in USD-INR pair and in excess of USD 5 million equivalent in EUR-INR, GBP-INR and JPY-INR pairs, all put together, subject to the conditions specified in the RBI A.P. (DIR Series) Circular no. 147 dated June 20, 2014 and RBI A.P. (DIR Series) Circular no. 90 dated March 31, 2015.
  • Domestic Clients/FPI shall ensure that their position do not exceed USD 15 million in USD-INR pair and USD 5 million equivalent in EUR-INR, GBP-INR and JPY-INR pairs, all put together without the existence of any underlying exposure at any point of time.


For BSE, you can find daily client wise OI limits here.

Q : Which exchanges can I do forex trading with Arihant?

Currently we offer forex trading on NSE and BSE.
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Disclaimer: Arihant Capital Markets Limited is engaged in client based and proprietary trading on various exchanges.

  • ATTENTION INVESTORS :
  • KYC is one time exercise while dealing in securities markets - once KYC is done through a SEBI registered intermediary (Broker, DP, Mutual Fund etc.), you need not undergo the same process again when you approach another intermediary.
  • For Stock Broking Transaction 'Prevent unauthorised transactions in your account - update your mobile numbers/email IDs with your stockbrokers. Receive information of your transactions directly from Exchange on your mobile/email at the end of the day.
  • For Depository Transaction 'Prevent Unauthorized Transactions in your demat account - Update your Mobile Number with your Depository Participant. Receive alerts on your Registered Mobile for all debit and other important transactions in your demat account directly from CDSL/NSDL on the same day.
  • If you are subscribing to an IPO, there is no need to issue cheques. Just write the bank account number and sign in the application form to authorise your bank to make payment in case of allotment. No worries for refund as the money remains in investor's account.
  • Investors should be cautious on unsolicited emails and SMS advising to buy, sell or hold securities and trade only on the basis of informed decision. Investors are advised to invest after conducting appropriate analysis of respective companies and not to blindly follow unfounded rumours, tips etc. Further, you are also requested to share your knowledge or evidence of systemic wrongdoing, potential frauds or unethical behaviour through the anonymous portal facility provided on BSE & NSE website.
  • Registration granted by SEBI and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors.
  • Pay 20% or "var + elm" whichever is higher as upfront margin of the transaction value to trade in cash market segment.
  • Investors may please refer to the Exchange's Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) issued vide circular reference NSE/INSP/45191 dated July 31, 2020 and NSE/INSP/45534 dated August 31, 2020 and other guidelines issued from time to time in this regard.

  • Risk disclosures on Derivatives:
  • 9 out of 10 individual traders in equity Futures and Options Segment, incurred net losses.
  • On an average, loss makers registered net trading loss close to ₹ 50,000.
  • Over and above the net trading losses incurred, loss makers expended an additional 28% of net trading losses as transaction costs.
  • Those making net trading profits, incurred between 15% to 50% of such profits as transaction cost

  • Advisory - Investors :
  • Ensure that pay-out of funds/securities is received in your account within 1 working day from the date of pay-out.
  • Register for online applications viz Speed-e and Easiest provided by Depositories for online delivery of securities as an alternative to DDPI/POA.
  • Ensure that you receive Contract Notes within 24 hours of your trades and Statement of Account at least once in a quarter from your Stock Broker.
  • If you have opted for running account, please ensure that the stock broker settles your account regularly and in any case not later than 90 days (or 30 days if you have opted for 30 days settlement).
  • Do not keep funds idle with the Stock Broker.
  • Regularly login into your account to verify balances and verify the demat statement received from depositories for correctness.
  • Check messages sent by Exchanges on a monthly basis regarding funds and securities balances reported by the trading member and immediately raise a concern if you notice a discrepancy.
  • Always keep your contact details viz Mobile number / Email ID updated with the stock broker. You may take up the matter with Stock Broker / Exchange if you are not receiving the messages from Exchange / Depositories regularly.
  • If you observe any discrepancies in your account or settlements, immediately take up the same with your stock broker and if the Stock Broker does not respond, with the Exchange/Depositories.
  • Beware of fixed/guaranteed/regular returns/ capital protection schemes. Brokers or their authorized persons or any of their associates are not authorized to offer fixed/guaranteed/regular returns/ capital protection on your investment or authorized to enter into any loan agreement with you to pay interest on the funds offered by you. Please note that in case of default of a member claim for funds or securities given to the broker under any arrangement/ agreement of indicative return will not be accepted by the relevant Committee of the Exchange as per the approved norms.
  • Please do not transfer funds, for the purposes of trading to anyone, including an authorized person or an associate of the broker, other than a SEBI registered Stock broker.

  • As per advisory issued by exchanges, while dealing in options, clients/investors shall avoid the following:
  • Sharing of trading credentials – login id & passwords including OTP’s.
  • Trading in leveraged products like options without proper understanding, which could lead to losses.
  • Writing/ selling options or trading in option strategies based on tips, without basic knowledge & understanding of the product and its risks.
  • Dealing in unsolicited tips through WhatsApp, Telegram, YouTube, Facebook, SMS, calls, etc.
  • Trading in “Options” based on recommendations from unauthorized / unregistered investment advisors and influencers.

Awareness regarding guidelines of margin collection:
1)Stock brokers can accept securities as margins from clients only by way of pledge in the depository system w.e.f September 01, 2020.
2)Update your e-mail and phone number with your stock broker / depository participant and receive OTP directly from depository on your e-mail and/or mobile number to create pledge.
3)Check your securities / MF / bonds in the consolidated account statement issued by NSDL/CDSL every month.
Issued in the interest of investors

Dear Investor - As you are aware, under the rapidly evolving dynamics of financial markets, it is crucial for investors to remain updated and well-informed about various aspects of investing in securities market. In this connection, please find a link to the BSE Investor Protection Fund website where you will find some useful educative material in the form of text and videos, so as to become an informed investor. https://www.bseipf.com/investors_education.html

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