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Choosing between Rakuten Securities and Motilal Oswal depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Rakuten Securities is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, while Motilal Oswal operates from Mumbai, India. Motilal Oswal has the longer track record, established in 1987, compared to Rakuten Securities which was founded in 1999. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Rakuten Securities
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Rakuten Securities is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Rakuten Securities offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
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3.4 vs 3.3
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0 vs 0 pips
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1 vs 1 licences
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$0 vs $0
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Rakuten Securities holds licences from FSA. Motilal Oswal is regulated by SEBI.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Etf, Crypto, Indices markets. Rakuten Securities additionally covers Forex. Motilal Oswal adds Commodities.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Motilal Oswal offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MO Investor. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Rakuten Securities requires no minimum deposit, while Motilal Oswal sets no minimum deposit. This makes Rakuten Securities accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Rakuten Securities at 3.42/5 and Motilal Oswal at 3.26/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Rakuten Securities leads overall with a clear advantage.
Rakuten Securities
Rakuten Securities scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Rakuten Securities holds a 3.4/5 rating vs Motilal Oswal's 3.3/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Rakuten Securities offers spreads from 0 pips, while Motilal Oswal starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Rakuten Securities requires a minimum deposit of $0. Motilal Oswal requires $0.
Rakuten Securities is regulated by FSA, while Motilal Oswal holds licences from SEBI.
Rakuten Securities supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MarketSpeed II. Motilal Oswal supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MO Investor.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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