Rikhav Securities Limited was originally incorporated under the name ‘Brijmohan Sagarmal Finance Limited’ under the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 vide Certificate of Incorporation dated March 21, 1995, issued by the Additional, Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra. Subsequently the name of the company was changed to ‘Rikhav Securities Limited’ vide special resolution passed by the shareholders at the Extra Ordinary General Meeting held on November 12, 2005 and a Fresh Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name dated February 13, 2006, was issued by Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra, Mumbai.

The company is engaged the business of equity broking, investing, and trading activities. It is registered with SEBI as a stock broker and hold memberships with BSE, the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), and the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX). Its services encompass a comprehensive range of financial activities such as, equity broking, it offers cash delivery, intra-day trading, futures, and options. It is actively involved in trading across various derivative and commodity segments. Additionally, as a SelfClearing Member of both the Indian Clearing Corporation Limited (ICCL) and NSE Clearing (NCL), it ensures the smooth settlement of trades. It also assists clients in participating in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and provide depository services, including the opening and maintenance of demat accounts. As a mutual fund advisor and distributor, it guides clients through mutual fund investments, ensuring they navigate their options effectively.

The company also engaged in the business of Market Making by way of supporting companies that have recently listed their securities on stock exchanges. By facilitating the buying and selling of these securities post-initial public offerings (IPOs), it enhances liquidity and market efficiency. Its market-making activities involve providing two-way quotes during trading hours to ensure liquidity in the SME segment. Its revenue model includes fixed fees from corporates, which consist of one-time and annual fees, as well as additional earnings from spreads and other trading activities in secondary market transactions. Its commitment in market making continues to contribute to the dynamic and efficient functioning of the securities market.

The company is also engaged in making proprietary investments in various tradable securities. It invests in both securities and derivatives, currency with sufficient liquidity. The investment strategies are mostly to earn arbitrage gain done based on analysis and investment rationale.

Business area of the company

The company is engaged in the business of equity broking, investing, and trading activities.

Awards, accreditations, and accolades

• 2013: Received Award from CDSL for Excellent Performer in Depository Services.
• 2015: Received certificate of appreciation from NSE for support of Company in making the NIFTY 50 Index. 
• 2015: Derivatives contract the World’s largest traded index options contract in 2015.
• 2016: Received certificate of appreciation from NSE for being top performer member in Currency Futures.
• 2017: Received Award from ICICI for being IPO Star Performer.
• 2018: Received Award from ICICI for being IPO Champion.
• 2018: Received Award from MCX for Recognition and Sincere Appreciation in 15 years journey of MCX.
• 2019: Received Award from NSE for their 25 years Contribution in NSE.
• 2022: Received Award from NSE for celebrating Silver Jubilee of Nifty 50 & 20 years of Derivatives Trading.

History and milestones

• 1995: Company was incorporated as Public Company named as Brijmohan Sagarmal Finance Limited.
• 2006: Name of the Company changed to Rikhav Securities Limited.
• 2007: Registered as Trading Member in Capital Market of BSE.
• 2007: Registered as Trading Member in Capital Market of NSE.
• 2007: Registered as Trading Member in F&O Trading of NSE.
• 2007: Registered as Depository Participant in CDSL.
• 2007: First Demat Account opened.
• 2007: Received Certificate of Registration as Participant from SEBI.
• 2008: Registered as Trading Member in MCX.
• 2008: Registered as Trading Member in Currency Derivative Segment in MCX.
• 2008: The company crossed the 5,000 mark in opening of Demat Accounts.
• 2010: The company crossed the 10,000 mark in opening of Demat Accounts.
• 2011: Registered as Trading Member in F&O segment in BSE.