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Invest in Sovereign Gold Bonds through Kotak Securities

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Kotak Securities is part of Kotak Mahindra Group, one of India's largest financial conglomerates. With the modern Kotak Neo platform and multiple pricing plans, it offers flexibility for SGB investors.

This guide covers how to buy Sovereign Gold Bonds on Kotak Securities.

Kotak Securities SGB Charges

Account OpeningFree

Annual Maintenance (AMC)₹600/year

SGB Brokerage₹20 or 0.25% (whichever higher) - Trade Free Plan

DP Charges0.04% + NSDL charges (min ₹20)

Pros

Backed by Kotak Mahindra Bank
Multiple trading plans available
Good research and advisory
Kotak Neo modern platform
3-in-1 account convenience

Cons

Higher charges than discount brokers
₹600/year AMC
Trade Free plan has 0.25% delivery brokerage
Can be complex for beginners

How to Buy SGB on Kotak Securities - Step by Step

Open Kotak Securities Account

Apply at kotaksecurities.com or through Kotak Bank branch. Choose a brokerage plan that suits you.

Access Kotak Neo

Download Kotak Neo app or access neo.kotak.com. Login with your credentials.

Fund Your Account

Transfer funds from linked Kotak Bank account (instant) or via NEFT/UPI.

Search for SGB

Use search to find SGBs. Type 'SGB' or specific series name to see available options.

Place Order

Select SGB, click Buy, enter quantity and price, review applicable charges, confirm.

Track in Portfolio

View holdings after T+1 settlement. Interest payments go to linked bank account.

Pro Tips for Kotak Securities

Compare brokerage plans before choosing
3-in-1 account simplifies fund movement
Use Kotak research for gold market insights
Check SGB Analyzer for fair value
Kotak Neo has good charting tools

Calculate Your SGB Returns

Use our calculator to estimate your potential returns based on investment amount and holding period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Depends on your plan. Trade Free Plan charges ₹20 or 0.25% (whichever higher) on delivery. AMC is ₹600/year. DP charges are 0.04% (min ₹20).

For occasional SGB buying, Trade Free Plan works. For frequent trading, evaluate other plans. Note that 0.25% delivery brokerage is higher than discount brokers.

Yes, Kotak Securities enables applications for new RBI SGB issues during subscription periods through their platform.

Yes, Kotak Securities is one of India's oldest and largest brokers, backed by Kotak Mahindra Bank. SEBI registered with strong financial backing.

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