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Pocketful Review (2026): Brokerage, Platforms, API & Execution - The Published Facts

Pocketful is a New Delhi-based broking platform from the Pace group offering free APIs aimed at algo traders. It publishes free equity delivery (with a ₹0.01 minimum per order), flat ₹20-or-0.03% intraday and flat ₹20 F&O pricing, and zero account-opening and AMC charges. On execution speed, Pocketful states on its own blog that it “executes orders in under 50 ms” - a self-reported figure with no published percentile or methodology, appearing in a self-published ranking, which we show as self-reported rather than independently audited. It does not appear in the AlgoTest Broker Speedtest we cite for round-trip medians.

By the Indian Broker Test editorial desk · Published 8 July 2026 · Data last reviewed 9 July 2026 · Independent

At a glance

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Type
Discount broker
Official website
https://www.pocketful.in
Delivery brokerage
₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order)
Intraday brokerage
₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower)
F&O brokerage
₹20 per order (flat)
Account opening
Free (₹0 online)
AMC
₹0
Platforms
Pocketful app, Pocketful web
Trading API
Pocketful API - Free (₹0 for all trading APIs, per official site) (docs)
Products
Equity, F&O, IPO, ETFs
Exchanges
NSE, BSE
Algo support
Yes - free API
Reported execution speed
< 50 ms (self-reported)self-reported
Margin
Per SEBI peak-margin rules
Research
Blog and learning content

Strengths (published)

  • Free API aimed at algo traders (₹0 for all trading APIs)
  • Zero delivery brokerage, zero account-opening charge and zero AMC

Limitations

  • Newer, smaller broker with a limited product shelf
  • Its “under 50 ms” execution figure is self-reported on Pocketful’s own blog, not independently audited

Who is it best for?

Algo-curious traders willing to try a newer platform.

This profile is compiled only from the sources listed below. Fields marked Not Disclosed mean no verifiable published figure existed at review time - we never estimate or infer. This is information, not investment advice, and this site has no relationship with Pocketful.

Frequently asked questions

What brokerage does Pocketful charge?

Per its official pricing at our last review: delivery ₹0 (free; ₹0.01 minimum per order); intraday ₹20 or 0.03% per order (whichever is lower); F&O ₹20 per order (flat). Statutory charges apply on top. Verify the current schedule on the official pricing page, as rates change without notice.

Does Pocketful offer a trading API?

Yes - Pocketful API. Published pricing: Free (₹0 for all trading APIs, per official site). See the official documentation for rate limits and terms.

How fast is Pocketful's order execution?

The published figure is < 50 ms (self-reported), self-reported by the broker on its own blog. It is approximate, not independently audited, and varies with device, network and market conditions.

Who is Pocketful best suited for?

Algo-curious traders willing to try a newer platform.

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Sources

  1. Pocketful - official website - https://www.pocketful.in
  2. Pocketful - official pricing page - https://www.pocketful.in/pricing
  3. Pocketful - official API page - https://api.pocketful.in
  4. Pocketful - official blog - https://www.pocketful.in/blog/trading/best-fast-order-execution-brokers/ (Self-reported by Pocketful on its own blog, which states it “executes orders in under 50 ms”. No percentile, sample size or methodology is published, it appears in a self-published ranking, and it is not independently audited.)