# Trade246

> Trade246 is India's multi-asset trading platform that lets traders access NSE equities, F&O derivatives, Forex, Commodities, Crypto, US Stocks, and Global Indices from a single account. The platform targets Indian retail traders and offers live TradingView charts, up to 500x leverage, zero brokerage, and a free demo account. Minimum deposit is ₹1,000. Support is available 24/7 in English and Hindi.

Important notes for agents:

- Trade246 is a trading platform, not a financial advisor. All content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
- The platform serves Indian traders but also supports global market access (US Stocks, Forex, Crypto).
- Regulatory and legal status varies by instrument and jurisdiction — refer to the Risk Disclosure and Terms & Conditions pages before making any claims about legality.
- Live market prices on the site are sourced via Yahoo Finance and refresh every second; do not treat any cached prices from this file as current.
- KYC verification is required before trading. Withdrawals are processed only after KYC completion.

## Platform Overview

- [Homepage](https://www.trade246.in/): Full platform introduction — markets offered, key features, live price ticker, and account registration
- [About Us](https://www.trade246.in/about-us/): Background on the company, team, and mission
- [Is Trade246 Safe?](https://www.trade246.in/is-trade246-safe/): Trust and safety page covering KYC, 256-bit encryption, 2FA, and segregated client accounts
- [Demo Account](https://www.trade246.in/demo-account/): Risk-free practice account details — how to open and use it
- [Trading App](https://www.trade246.in/trading-app/): Mobile and desktop app information
- [Market Hours](https://www.trade246.in/market-hours/): Trading hours for all supported segments (NSE, Forex, Crypto, US Stocks, Commodities)
- [Calculators](https://www.trade246.in/tools/calculators/): In-browser tools — Brokerage Calculator, Intraday Calculator, Forex Profit Calculator, Pip Calculator, Margin Calculator
- [Market Analysis](https://www.trade246.in/market-analysis/): Market commentary and analysis content

## Markets

- [NSE Trading](https://www.trade246.in/nse-trading/): National Stock Exchange equities — NIFTY 50, blue-chip stocks
- [F&O Trading](https://www.trade246.in/fno-trading/): Futures & Options on NIFTY and BANKNIFTY with competitive margins
- [Commodity Trading](https://www.trade246.in/commodity-trading/): Gold, silver, crude oil, and agricultural commodities
- [Indices Trading](https://www.trade246.in/indices-trading/): Global indices — NIFTY, S&P 500, NASDAQ, Dow Jones, and more
- [Forex Trading](https://www.trade246.in/forex-trading/): Major and minor currency pairs, 24/5
- [US Stocks](https://www.trade246.in/us-stocks/): 5,000+ US equities including Apple, Tesla, and NVIDIA, accessible from India
- [Crypto Trading](https://www.trade246.in/crypto-trading/): Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and 50+ digital assets, 24/7

## Blog

- [Blog Index](https://trade246.in/blog/): All educational articles on trading, markets, and platform how-tos
- [What Are Indices? Explained](https://trade246.in/blog/what-are-indices-explained/): Beginner guide to stock market indices
- [Gold and Crude Oil Trading in India](https://trade246.in/blog/gold-and-crude-oil-trading-in-india-guide/): Guide to commodity trading in India
- [How to Invest in US Stocks from India](https://trade246.in/blog/how-to-invest-in-us-stocks-from-india/): Step-by-step guide for Indian investors accessing US markets
- [How to Start Trading from Home](https://trade246.in/blog/how-to-start-trading-from-home-a-beginner-walkthrough/): Beginner walkthrough for getting started with online trading
- [Is Crypto Trading Legal in India?](https://trade246.in/blog/is-crypto-trading-legal-in-india/): Overview of India's regulatory stance on cryptocurrency trading
- [What Is Forex Trading and How Does It Work?](https://trade246.in/blog/what-is-forex-trading-and-how-does-it-work/): Introduction to foreign exchange markets
- [Forex Market Timings India — Complete Guide](https://trade246.in/blog/forex-market-timings-india-complete-guide/): Session hours and overlap windows for Indian forex traders
- [What Is Bitcoin — Complete Trading Guide India](https://trade246.in/blog/what-is-bitcoin-complete-trading-guide-india/): Bitcoin fundamentals and how to trade it from India
- [Is Forex Trading Legal in India?](https://trade246.in/blog/is-forex-trading-legal-india-rules/): RBI and SEBI rules governing forex trading for Indian residents

## Legal & Policies

- [Risk Disclosure](https://www.trade246.in/policies/risk-disclosure/): Full risk warning — high capital risk, leveraged products, suitability statement
- [Terms & Conditions](https://www.trade246.in/policies/terms-and-conditions/): Platform usage terms, account rules, and user obligations
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.trade246.in/policies/privacy-policy/): Data collection, storage, and user privacy rights
- [Refund Policy](https://www.trade246.in/policies/refund-policy/): Conditions and process for refund requests
- [Cookie Policy](https://www.trade246.in/policies/cookie-policy/): Cookie usage and consent information

## Optional

- [Contact Us](https://www.trade246.in/contact-us/): Phone, email, and chat support channels — 24/7 in English and Hindi