About Geojit

A LEADING RETAIL FINANCIAL SERVICES PROVIDER

Geojit is a leading retail financial services company in India with a growing presence in the
Middle East. The company rides on its rich experience in the capital market to offer its clients a
wide portfolio of savings and investment solutions. The gamut of value-added products and
services offered ranges from Equities and Derivatives to Mutual Funds, Life & General
Insurance and third party Fixed Deposits. The needs of over 8,65,600 clients are met via
multichannel services - a countrywide network of over 511 offices, phone service, dedicated
Customer Care Centre and the Internet.

Geojit has membership in, and is listed on, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay
Stock Exchange (BSE). In 2007, global banking major BNP Paribas joined the company’s other
shareholders - Mr. C. J. George, Founder and Managing Director, Kerala State Industrial
Development Corporation (KSIDC) and Mr. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala – when it bought a stake and
became the single largest shareholder.

The company also has a strategic presence in the Middle East region in the form of joint ventures
and partnerships. Barjeel Geojit Securities, its joint venture with the Al Saud Group, is
headquartered in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, and has branches in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain,
and Sharjah. Aloula Geojit Capital Company, the joint venture with the Al Johar Group in Saudi
Arabia is headquartered in Riyadh with a branch in Dammam. BBK Geojit Securities KSC,
located in Kuwait, is a joint venture with Bank of Bahrain, Kuwait and JZA. QBG Geojit
Financial Services LLC is the joint venture with QBG and National Securities Company and is
based in Oman. In addition, the company has a business partnership with Bank of Bahrain and
Kuwait in Bahrain.
EXPANDING RANGE OF ONLINE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
A trendsetter and pioneer in the capital markets, Geojit has proven expertise in providing online
services. In the year 2000, the company became the first stockbroker in the country to offer
Internet Trading by integrating the first Bank Payment Gateway. In 2010, it became the first
company in India to launch trading through mobile devices. In 2013, the company again broke
new ground, by being the first to launch India’s first social media (Facebook) trading application
suite.

Currently, clients can trade online in equities, derivatives, currency futures, mutual funds and
IPOs, and select from multiple bank payment gateways for online transfer of funds. Strategic
B2B agreements with South Indian Bank, Corporation Bank and Federal Bank enable the
respective bank’s clients to open integrated 3-in-1 accounts to seamlessly trade via our
sophisticated Online Trading platform. Note Certified financial advisors help clients to arrive at
the right financial solution to meet their individual needs. The wide range of products and
services on offer includes: Equities, Derivatives, Currency Futures, Custody Accounts, Mutual
Funds, Life Insurance & General Insurance, e-Insurance, IPOs, Portfolio Management Services,
Property Services, Margin Trading and Loans against Shares.

A GROWING FOOTPRINT
With A Presence In Almost All The Major States Of India, The Company’s Network Of Offices
Presently Covers 19 States And 2 Union Territories: Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana,
Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi, Orissa,
Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Telangana And West
Bengal, Pondicherry And Chandigarh.
WHY GEOJIT?
 30 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN THE INDIAN CAPITAL MARKET
Geojit has over over 30 years of in-depth experience in the Indian Capital Market. The
company also has more than 8,65,600 clients, a network of over 511 offices and manages
assets worth over Rs 32,500 crore in Assets Under Management and Custody (as on 31
March 2017). This is a true reflection of the trust reposed in our expertise, transparency
and our cutting edge technology solutions.

 A pioneer in Online Trading since the year 2000

Geojit pioneered the simple concept of providing individuals with the facility to trade
online way back in February 2000. The company has since enjoyed a first mover
advantage in online trading. As a creative innovator, Geojit uses cutting-edge technology
in online trading to meet client requirements such as customized online trading platforms
among other services.

 Strong Shareholders
Geojit is backed by strong shareholders, such as, majority shareholder - global banking
major BNP Paribas, and other major shareholders such as Mr. C.J.George, KSIDC
(Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation) and Mr. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

 Wide range of Products

Geojit offers a wide range of trading and investment products and solutions. Certified
financial advisors help clients to arrive at the right financial solution to meet their
individual financial goals.

 Attractive brokerage tariffs

We provide excellent value for money by offering low online brokerage charges.
o 0.03% for Equity intra-day trades
o 0.30% for Equity delivery trades
o Rs.75 per lot for options
o 0.03% for futures including Minifty
 o Rs.10 - Rs.15 range of Currency Brokerage, according to contracts.

 Learn the craft

You too can develop your trading skills by availing of the effective guidance by our
research department. We offer-
o Daily mails delivered to our client’s mailbox on market conditions and
recommendations
o Technical analysis of BSE 200 Index scrips
o Free monthly investment magazine
o Services of professionally qualified executives at all offices across India.
o Our strong research ideas have been instrumental in converting our clients into
successful traders.

 Multichannel service- Internet, Phone, Branch trading

Trade the way that you want to by selecting from multiple channel options- Internet,
Phone or Branch.

 FIRST MOVER ADVANTAGE

Geojit has the distinction of being a pioneer in the industry:
o 1st to launch internet trading in the year 2000.
o 1st to launch integrated internet trading system for cash and derivative segments
in 2002.
o 1st Indian stock broking company to commence domestic retail broking
operations in any foreign country.
o 1st in the industry to have a global player offering its name thereby creating
Geojit.
o 1st to launch exclusive branches for women in 2005.
o 1st to launch trading through mobile phones in 2010.
o 1st to launch trading through Facebook application in 2013.
  WIDE NETWORK
We have a wide network of over 511 offices with industry certified executives and a
dedicated Call Centre to provide you with quality services.
 Wide range of fund options
Geojit gives you a wider range of fund option to choose from over 700+ Mutual Fund
schemes offered by 35+ Asset Management companies.

Milestones
Product innovation backed by a high level of domain specific knowledge and state-of-the-art
technology has helped Geojit set many milestones including numerous industry firsts.
 1986
C. J. George became member of Cochin Stock Exchange
 1987
M/s C. J. George and Co. was set up at Ravipuram, Cochin
 1988
Company was renamed at M/s Geojit & Co.
 1994
o Becomes a Public Limited Company named Geojit Securities Ltd.
o Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (KSIDC) acquires 24
percent equity stake.
 1995
o Membership in National Stock Exchange (NSE).
o Public Issue.
 1997
o Depository Participant (DP) under National Securities Depository Limited.
o Launch of Portfolio Management Services with SEBI registration.
 1999
Membership in Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
 2000
o BSE Listing.
o 1st broking firm in India to offer online trading facility.
 o Commences Derivative Trading with NSE.
o Integrates the 1st Bank Payment Gateway in the country for Internet Trading.
 2001
o Becomes India's first DP to launch depository transactions through Internet.
o Establishes Joint Venture in the UAE to serve NRI customers.Geojit Securities
signs MoU with Barjeel Shares and Bonds LLC of the Al Saud Group UAE. The
venture named Barjeel Geojit Securities is headquartered in Dubai and has
branches in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Sharjah.
 2002
1st in India to launch an integrated internet trading system for Cash & Derivatives
segments.
 2003
o Geojit Commodities Limited, wholly owned subsidiary, launched Online Futures
Trading in agri-commodities, precious metals and in energy futures on multiple
commodity exchanges.
o National launch of online futures trading in Rubber, Pepper, Gold, Wheat and
Rice.
o Company renamed as Geojit Financial Services Ltd.
 2004
National launch of online futures trading in Cardamom.
 2005
o NSE Listing.
o Geojit Technologies, a subsidiary of Geojit was established for developing state
of the art technologies for the financial services field.
o Geojit Credits, a subsidiary, registers with RBI as a Non Banking Financial
Company (NBFC).
o A women’s only branch was inaugurated in Cochin – the first of its kind in the
field of financial services.
o National launch of online futures trading in Coffee.
 2006
o Charter member of the Financial Planning Standards Board of India.
 o Geojit becomes the first Indian stock broking company to enter into Saudi Arabia
and commence capital market operations by setting up Aloula Geojit Capital Co.,
a joint venture broking firm in Saudi Arabia with Al Johar Group. Headquartered
in Riyadh, it has a branch in Dammam.
 2007
BNP Paribas takes a stake in the company’s equity, making it the single largest
shareholder.
 2008
o Establishes BNP Paribas Securities India (P) Ltd. – a Joint Venture with BNP
Paribas S.A. for Institutional Brokerage.
o 1st brokerage to offer full Direct Market Access execution in India for
institutional clients.
 2009
o Launch of Property Services division.
o Launch of online trading in Currency Derivatives.
o Consequent to BNP Paribas becoming the largest stakeholder in Geojit, company
is renamed as Geojit Financial Services Ltd.
 2010
o Launch of FLIP(Financial Investment Platform), a new advanced online
investment platform.
o Launch of state of the art Mobile Trading platform to empower clients to trade
from anywhere, even while on the move through the innovative application FLIP-
ME.
 2011
o Geojit and JZ Associates LLC, Kuwait signed a JV deal with Bank of Bahrain and
Kuwait to form BBK Geojit Securities KSC. The agreement was signed by
Abdulkarim Bucheery, CEO of BBK, Mr. C. J. George and Mr. Jassem Hassan
Zainal of JZ Associates LLC
o Geojit joined hands with Qurum Business Group and National Securities
Company in Oman to form QBG Geojit Securities LLC, Oman. The deal was
 inked by Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Hosni, Vice President and Chairman of
Qurum Business Group and Mr. C. J. George
 2012
Qualified Foreign Investors (QFI) Investment services launched.
 2013
Launches India’s first application to trade through facebook.
 2014
Head Office at Kochi, Kerala received the prestigious Leadership in Energy and
Environment Design (LEED) India ‘GOLD’ rating under New Buildings category. It is
the first and the only building in Corporation of Cochin limits to be awarded this
distinction.
 2015
A new advanced trading platform branded Selfie was launched.
 2017
Company renamed as Geojit Financial Services Ltd. BNP Paribas, the French
multinational bank remains a prominent shareholder along with C J George, the
company's founder and Managing Director, Kerala State Industrial Development
Corporation (KSIDC) and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, renowned investor.

Board Of Directors

Mr. C. J. George
Managing Director and Promoter
The Company was founded by Mr. C. J.George in 1987. He has over 31 years of professional
experience in the securities market. He has presented numerous papers related to the industry in
seminars at national and international fora. He frequently contributes articles to financial
publications and serves as a guest faculty at reputed management institutes. Mr George, has a
Masters Degree in Commerce and is a Certified Financial Planner.
Mr. A. P. Kurian
Chairman and Non Executive Independent Director
started his career in the Reserve Bank of India as Research Officer in the Economics Department
and rose to the position of Advisor Economics Department. He was posted to Unit Trust of India
as Director Investments and retired as Executive Trustee. Thereafter, he became the founder
chairman of the Association of Mutual Funds in India. Currently, he is on the Boards of Granules
India Limited, JP Morgan Asset Management India Pvt. Ltd, Muthoot Capital Services Ltd and
Muthoot Fincorp Limited. Mr. AP Kurian is a post graduate in Economics and Statistics and is
on the Board of Geojit since 1995.

Mr. Mahesh Vyas

Non Executive Independent Director
- is the Managing Director and CEO of the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy Pvt. Ltd
(CMIE). CMIE is India's leading business information company. It provides economic and
business information, analysis and forecasts. He joined CMIE in 1980. During his over 35 years
at the CMIE, he has steered the company through multiple transitions. He is the chief architect of
CMIE's databases, database-products and services. His current business engagement is in
integrating CMIE database services into clients' business processes. And, his current research
engagement is in conducting large complex household surveys to generate fast-frequency socio-
economic indicators. He is on the Board of Geojit since July 2003.
Mr. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala
Non Executive Director
is a legendary long-term investor in the country's Capital Markets. He is one of the few who
shares his insight on successful investing with the people at large through his articles, interviews
and presentations. He is a Director on the Board of several Companies in India which includes
Aptech Ltd., Metro Shoes Ltd, Delta Corp. Ltd, etc. Mr.Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, a Graduate in
Commerce from Sydneham College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai and a member of the
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India is on the Board of Geojit since March 2005.

Mr. Ramanathan Bupathy

Non Executive Independent Director
- is a Practicing Chartered Accountant for the last 39 years. He is a Director of Jubliant Industries
Limited, Jubliant Agri and Consumer Products Limited and Geojit Technologies Private Limited.
Mr. Ramanathan Bupathy, a Graduate in Commerce and a Fellow Member of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India is a Former President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India and on the Board of Geojit since January 2006.

Mr. Punnoose George

Non Executive Director
is an industrialist of repute with interests in manufacturing industries, plantations and educational
institutions. He is the Executive Director of Kottukulam Group - Kottayam, Executive Chairman
- SAINTGITS Group of Institutions, Director and Partner of M/s. Concrete Products &
Construction Company, Madras Group of Companies and Director of M/s. Youth Empowerment
Skills Foundation. Mr. Punnoose George, a Graduate in Engineering and an LLM holder, is on
the Board of Geojit since April 1995.

Dr. M Beena
Non Executive Director
Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Limited (KSIDC) nominated Dr. M. Beena as
its nominee on the Board of the Company. Born in Trivandrum, Dr. Beena, IAS is a medical
doctor by profession. She joined the Indian Administrative Services from Kerala cadre in the
year 1999. She started her career as the Assistant Collector of Kottayam District in 2001 and
later became the Sub Collector of the district in 2002. She served as the Deputy Secretary in the
General Administration Department, Thiruvananthapuram during the year 2004.
Currently Dr. M. Beena, is the Managing Director of KSIDC Ltd and the State Mission Director
to National Rural Health Mission, Director to Kerala Medical Service Corporation Limited and
Managing Director, Vyttila Mobility Hub.
Company Updates
18-Jul-2017 | 12:00 AM
Geojit Financial Services to hold board meeting
Geojit Financial Services will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 25
July 2017, to consider inter alia, the un-audited financial results for the quarter ended 30th June,
2017

Other announcement of Geojit Financial Services Li

Notice is hereby given that the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company is proposed to
be held on Tuesday, 25th July, 2017 at Kochi, to consider inter alia, the un-audited financial
results for the quarter ended 30th June, 2017

Geojit Financial Services to hold AGM

Geojit Financial Services announced that the 23th Annual General Meeting(AGM) of the
company on 25 July 2017.

What's New?

Geojit announces new brand identity

Geojit, one of the leading financial services intermediaries, today announced the formal change
of its name and unveiled a new logo as part of a rebranding exercise that also coincides with the
completion of its 30 years of operations

Geojit Launches Online Financial Planning

The user-friendly platform is called Geojit Online Financial Planning and allows a client to do
comprehensive financial planning including retirement planning on a single platform without
engaging the services of an advisor. This product, developed by Geojit Technologies Limited,
can be accessed by visiting www.geojit.com
SELFIE: Our next generation trading & investment platform.
Selfie is a next generation trading platform which combines several new web technologies to
meet your emerging needs

Mr. C.J. George and Mr. Ranajit Kanjilal founded Geojit as a partnership firm in
the year 1987. In 1993, Mr. Ranajit Kanjilal retired from the firm and Geojit became a
proprietary concern of Mr. C .J. George. In 1994, it became a Public Limited Company by the
name Geojit Securities Ltd. The Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (KSIDC),
in 1995, became a co-promoter of Geojit by acquiring 24% stake in the company, the only
instance in India of a government entity participating in the equity of a stock broking company.
Geojit listed at The Stock Exchange, Mumbai (BSE) in the year 2000. In 2003, the Company
was renamed as Geojit Financial Services Ltd. (GFSL). The board of the company consists of
professional directors; including a Kerala government nominee with 2/3rd of the board members
being Independent Directors. With effect from July 2005, the company is also listed at The
National Stock Exchange (NSE). Geojit is a charter member of the Financial Planning Standards
Board of India and is one of the largest DP brokers in the country.

Geojit BNP Paribas today is a leading retail financial services company in India with a growing
presence in the Middle East. The company rides on its rich experience in the capital market to
offer its clients a wide portfolio of savings and investment solutions. The gamut of value-added
products and services offered ranges from equities and derivatives to Mutual Funds, Life &
General Insurance and third party Fixed Deposits. The needs of over 495,000 clients are met via
multichannel services - a countrywide network of over 500 offices, phone service, dedicated
Customer Care centre and the Internet.

Geojit BNP Paribas has membership in, and is listed on, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and
the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). In 2007, global banking major BNP Paribas joined the
company’s other major shareholders - Mr. C.J.George, KSIDC (Kerala State Industrial
Development Corporation) and Mr.Rakesh Jhunjhunwala – when it took a stake to become the
single largest shareholder.
Strategic joint ventures and business partnerships in the Middle East has provided the company
access to the large Non-Resident Indian(NRI) population in the region. Now, as a part of the
BNP Paribas global network, Geojit BNP Paribas is well positioned to further expand its reach to
NRIs in 85 countries. Barjeel Geojit Securities is the joint venture with the Al Saud group in the
United Arab Emirates that is headquartered in Dubai with branches in Abu Dhabi, Ras Al
Khaimah, Sharjah and Muscat. Aloula Geojit Brokerage Company headquartered in Riyadh is
the other joint venture with the Al Johar group in Saudi Arabia. The company also has a business
partnership with the Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, one of the largest retail banks in Bahrain and
Kuwait.

Expanding range of online products and services

Geojit BNP Paribas has proven expertise in providing online services. In the
year 2000, the company was the first stock broker in the country to offer Internet Trading. This
was followed by integrating the first Bank Payment Gateway in the country for Internet Trading,
and many other industry firsts. Riding on this experience, and harnessing BNP Paribas Personal
Investors’ expertise as the leading online broker in Europe, is helping the company to rapidly
expand its business in this segment. Presently, clients can trade online in equities, derivatives,
currency futures, mutual funds and IPOs, and select from multiple bank payment gateways for
online transfer of funds. Strategic B2B agreements with Axis Bank and Federal Bank enables the
respective bank’s clients to open integrated 3-in-1 accounts to seamlessly trade via a
sophisticated Online Trading platform.Further, deployment of BNP Paribas’ state-of-the-art
globally accepted systems and processes is already scaling up the sales of Mutual Funds and
Insurance
1) A Growing Foot Print

With a presence in almost all the major states of India, the network of over 525 offices
across 300 cities and towns presently covers Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat,
Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, New Delhi,
Orissa, Punjab, Rajasthan,Tamil Nadu & Pondicherry, Uttar Pradesh, Uttaranchal and West
Bengal.

2) Evolution of the company

It all started in the year 1987 when Mr. C.J. George and Mr. Ranajit Kanjilal founded
Geojit as a partnership firm. In 1993, Mr.Ranajit Kanjilal retired from the firm and Geojit became
the proprietary concern of Mr. C .J. George. In 1994, it became a Public Limited Company named
Geojit Securities Ltd. The Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (KSIDC), in
1995, became a co-promoter of Geojit by acquiring a 24 percent stake in the company, the only
instance in India of a government entity participating in the equity of a stock broking company.
The year 1995 also saw Geojit being listed on the leading regional stock exchanges. Geojit listed at
The Stock Exchange, Mumbai (BSE) in the year 2000. Company’s wholly owned subsidiary,
Geojit Commodities Limited, launched Online Futures Trading in agri-commodities, precious
metals and energy futures on multiple commodity exchanges in 2003. This was also the year when
the company was renamed as Geojit Financial Services Ltd. (GFSL). The Board consists of
professional directors; including a Kerala Government nominee. With effect from July 2005, the
company is also listed at The National Stock Exchange (NSE). Company is a charter member of
the Financial Planning Standards Board of India and is one of the largest Depository
Participant(DP) brokers in the country.
Overseas Joint Ventures

Barjeel Geojit Securities, LLC, Dubai, is a joint venture of Geojit with Al Saud Group
belonging to Sultan bin Saud Al Qassemi having diversified interests in the area of equity
markets, real estates and trading. Barjeel Geojit is a financial intermediary and the first licensed
brokerage company in UAE. It has facilities for off-line and on-line trading in Indian capital
market and also in US, European and Far-Eastern capital markets. It also provides Depository
services and deals in Indian and International Funds. An associate company, Global Financial
Investments S.A.O.G provides similar services in Oman.
Aloula Geojit Brokerage Company, is Geojit’s recently promoted joint venture in Saudi Arabia
with the Al Johar Group. Saudi is home to the world’s single largest NRI population. The new
venture is expected to start operations in the latter half of 2008. The Saudi national and the NRI
would be able to invest in the Saudi capital market. The NRI would also be able to invest in the
Indian stock market and in Indian mutual funds. This joint venture makes Geojit the first Indian
stock broking company to commence domestic retail brokerage operations in any foreign
country.

Vision of the Company

To be a leading financial and commodities markets intermediary for individual and

institutional clients from India and overseas. Geojit will continually strive to raise our products
and service standards by intelligent application of technology and process.

Values and Believes of the Company

Geojit understand and respect our customer needs to consistently deliver total quality
solutions through constant skill up graduation.
Geojit believe that their company culture helps to attract and retain the best talent.Geojit uphold
uncompromising ethical standards and strive to maintain a distinctive identify in public mind
share through innovation and quality

Product Profile
Certified financial advisors help clients to arrive at the right financial solution to meet their
individual needs. The wide range of products and services on offer includes
 Equities
 Derivatives
 Currency Futures
 Custody Accounts
 Mutual Funds
 Life Insurance & General Insurance
 IPO’s
 Portfolio Management Services
 Property Services
 Margin Funding
 Loans against Shares.

Organization Structure

Geojit Financial Services Ltd follows line structure in the organization. Under line organization,
authority flows are vertically from top to bottom. Line is the chain of command that extends
from the board of directors through carious deligation and redeligation of authority and
responsibility to the point where the primary activity of the enterprise is performed. It facilitates
the unity of control. Line organization structure is quite flexible. The organizational chart of
Geojit Financial Service Ltd is as follows—
 Chief Technical Officer

Chief Financial Officer DIRECTOR Chief Human Resource

Chief Operating Officer

BNP PARIBAS
BNP Paribas is one of the 6 strongest banks in the world according to Standard & Poor’s. With a
presence in 85 countries and more than 205,000 employees, 165,200 of which in Europe, BNP
Paribas is a global-scale European leader in financial services. It holds key positions in its three
activities: Retail banking, Investment Solutions and Corporate & Investment Banking. The
Group benefits from its four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. BNP
Paribas also has a significant presence in the United States and strong positions in Asia and the
emerging markets.
BNP Paribas has been operating in India since 1860 in a number of businesses
such as Investment Banking (CIB), Private banking (BNP Paribas Wealth Management), Life
Insurance (SBI Life) and Asset Management (Sundaram BNP Paribas), Infrastructure Funding
(Srei BNP Paribas), Retail Financing (Sundaram BNP Paribas Home Finance), Car Contract
Hiring (Arval), Institutional Broking (BNP Paribas Securities India) and Securities Services
(Sundaram BNP Paribas Securities Services and BNP Paribas Sundaram Global Securities
Operations).
SPECIAL FEATURES
1. 23 years of history in Indian Capital Market
Geojit BNP Paribas has 23 years of in-depth broking experience in the Indian Capital
Market. More than 550,000 clients and over Rs 13,000 crores (as of 30th Sep.’2010) in
Assets Under Management reflect the trust reposed in our expertise.
2. Pioneer in Online Trading in Feb. 2000
In the year 2000, Geojit BNP Paribas pioneered the simple concept of providing individuals
with the facility to trade online. This revolution has given the company the first mover
advantage in online trading. As a creative innovator, Geojit BNP Paribas uses advanced
technology in online trading to meet client requirements such as customized online
trading platforms and many other services
3. Strong Shareholders
Geojit BNP Paribas is backed by strong shareholders.In 2007, global banking major BNP
Paribas joined the company’s other major shareholders - Mr. C.J.George, KSIDC (Kerala
State Industrial Development Corporation) and Mr.Rakesh Jhunjhunwala – when it took a
stake to become the single largest shareholder.
4. Wide range of products
Geojit BNP Paribas offers a wide range of trading and investment products and solutions.
Certified financial advisors help clients to arrive at the right financial solution to meet
their individual needs.
5. Attractive brokerage slabs
Geojit BNP Paribas provide value for money! To start with, they offer low online brokerage
charges which further decrease automatically, as and when, the investor volumes
increase.
6. Learn the craft
Investors can develop their trading skills by availing of the effective guidance by Geojit
research department. We offer-
 Daily mails delivered to our client’s mailbox on market conditions and
recommendations
 Technical analysis of BSE 200 Index scrips
 Free monthly investment magazine
  Services of professionally qualified executives at 525 offices across India.
 Our strong research ideas have been instrumental in converting our clients into
successful traders.

7. Multichannel service- Internet, Phone, Branch trading

Trade the way that Investor want to by selecting from multiple channel options-
Internet, Phone or Branch.
8. First mover advantage
Geojit BNP Paribas through its first mover advantage in different areas has been the first to
serve investors with its innovative offerings.
 1st to launch internet trading in the year 2000.
 1st to launch integrated internet trading system for cash and derivative segments
in the year 2002.
 1st Indian stock broking company to commence domestic retail broking
operations in any foreign country.
 1st in the industry to have a global player offering its name thereby creating
Geojit BNP Paribas.
 1st to launch exclusive branches for women in 2005.
9. Deep reach
Geojit have a pan-India network of over 525 offices with industry certified executives and a
dedicated Call Centre to provide a quality services to the investors..
10. Wide range of fund options

Geojit BNP Paribas gives investors the option to choose from the 700 plus Mutual Fund
schemes offered by over 35 Asset Management companies such as SBI Mutual Fund, Reliance
Mutual Fund, Franklin Templeton India Mutual Fund, Tata Mutual Fund, Sundaram BNP Paribas
Mutual Fund, Fidelity Mutual Fund, and HDFC Mutual Fund.
Company Memberships
Geojit is Member of
 National Stock Exchange of India Ltd. (NSE)
 Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. (BSE)
 Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX)
 National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange of India Ltd. (NCDEX)
 National Multi- commodity Exchange of India Ltd. (NMCE)
 National Securities Depository Limited(NSDL)
 Central Depository Services Ltd.(CDSL)
 India Pepper and Spice Trade Association(IPSTA)
 Singapore Commodity Exchange(SICOM)
 Dubai Gold Commodity Exchange (DGCX)
 Geojit Financial Services Ltd is a DEBI Registered Portfolio Manager
 Geojit Credits Pvt. Ltd; is a registered Non-Banking Finance Company(NBFC) with RBI

THE MARKET ENVIRONMENT FOR GEOJIT B N P PARIBAS FINANCIAL

SERVICES

Market Growth (both short-term & medium term) by each Product & Market Area is fully
analysed in Volumes 2 & 3. The historic market data is presented in Volume 1.

The Market Structure for Company products is very critical for profitability. The nature of the
market, the location of the Market-Place, the customer base and the supplier structure is fully
covered in Volumes 1, 2 and 3.

Market/s Serviced is the term used to denote the function between the product/s and services
offered by Geojit B N P Paribas Financial Services and the particular market sector the
marketing effort reaches.

BASIS OF MARKET COVERAGE The report provides coverage of all the Major Products and
Markets supplied and serviced by Geojit B N P Paribas Financial Services. The reported Geojit B
N P Paribas Financial Services markets are those which are perceived to be the most important
area for the Company in the Medium and Long Term.

In that this report is conceived as a Tactical and Strategic document it is felt important to
concentrate only on those markets which represent the corner-stone of Company customer bases
and not become involved in any peripheral activities of Geojit B N P Paribas Financial Services.
FINANCIAL SERVICES MARKET SUMMARY

The Market Summary section consists of a historic and forecast breakdown giving data for
Company Domestic Markets plus 14 other markets within the trade cell, for each year from 1997
- 2018.

COMPANY PRODUCT MARKET SUMMARY: Market Data & Financial figures are given:-

by EACH COUNTRY / STATE

by EACH PRODUCT Group
and/or MARKET Sector
by YEAR 1997 - 2018
plus FINANCIAL data and forecasts

FINANCIAL SERVICES PRODUCT MARKET DATA

The Market section consists of a historic and forecast breakdown giving data for each year from
1997 - 2018.

COMPANY PRODUCT MARKET CONSUMPTION:

Market Consumption and Market Trend figures are given:-
by EACH COUNTRY / STATE / REGION
by EACH PRODUCT Group
and/or MARKET Sector
by YEAR 1997 – 2018

FINANCIAL SERVICES MARKET SECTORS

The Market Sector section consists of a historic and forecast breakdown giving data for
Company Domestic Markets plus 14 other markets within the trade cell, for each year from 1997
- 2018.

MARKET SECTORS: Market Sector figures are given:-

by EACH COUNTRY / STATE
by EACH MARKET Sector
by YEAR 1997 - 2018
SWOT Analysis of Geojit BNP Paribas with USP, Competition, STP (Segmentation, Targeting,
Positioning) - Marketing Analysis

Geojit BNP Paribas

Parent Company BNP Paribas and KSIDC and Mr. Rakesh Jhunjhunwala

Category Brokerage Houses, Consumer Financial Services

Sector Banking and Financial Services

Tagline/ Slogan Deliver quality service at competitive rates

USP Experience in Financial Advisory since 1986

STP

Segment Brokerage

Target Group Urban and Rural Investors

Positioning Complete Investment and Stock trading Solutions

SWOT Analysis

1. International expertise of BNP Paribas

2. Multichannel Services to help customers like internet, phone,
branch etc
3. Has over 550 offices in over 300 cities across India
4. Works for over 600000 clients
5. Has always been an initiator thereby using the first mover
Strengths advantage in financial services

1. Less penetration in some regions of the country

Weaknesses 2. Low publicity causes lack of awareness amongst investors

1. Growing rural market through customised and cheaper services

Opportunities 2. Investments by Earning Urban Youth
 1. Stringent Economic measures by Government and RBI
Threats 2. Entry of foreign finance firms in Indian Market

Competition

1. Sharekhan
2. IIFL
Competitors 3. Indiabulls

HR SPECIAL RECRUITMENT
Geojit, Financial Services Ltd. Invites application from Graduates/Post graduates for Junior
Executive Trainee/Executive Trainee vacancies for its Branches across Kerala and Head Office.
Candidates selected shall be prepared to work anywhere in Kerala.

Vacancies
Branch Vacancies – Are for the roles of Dealers, (Trading Terminal Operators/ Advisors),
Business Support Executives (For Branch Operations & Telesales), Relationship Officers (For
Marketing Equities) and Financial Consultants (for Marketing Mutual Funds, SIP’s and
Insurance).

Eligibility
Graduate / Post Graduate Degree from a Recognized University with minimum 50 % Marks.
Preferably in Commerce, Economics & Management.

Age Limit : Maximum Age not exceeding 25 Years.

SELECTION PROCEDURE :
Written Test – Maximum Marks 100.

Written test will consist of Objective questions on General Knowledge, Reasoning Skills,
Mathematics, English language and Descriptive Section. Each of Sub Section will Carry 20
Marks, totaling 100 marks. The duration of the exam will be a maximum time of 2 hrs. To
qualify for interview, the candidate must secure 60% in the written test.

Date of Examination and Exam Centre’s- - The proposed test will be conducted across 6 centre’s
in Kerala (Kozhikode , Thrissur,Palakkad, Ernakulum, Kottayam, Trivandrum) on 27.09.2014.

Interview
The face to face interview will be conducted by a panel from the Company .This will be based
on the total marks scored in the written test. Interview Centers and Dates will be intimated
separately.

Final Selection
Will be based on the total marks scored in the written test and interview. The list of candidates
finally selected will be published in the Company's website. www.geojitbnpparibas.com

Emoluments
For Junior Executive Trainee:- Monthly CTC of Rs.11,500 +Statutory benefits. On posting, the
CTC will become 13000 and will be eligible for monthly incentive as per the Company Scheme

For Executive Trainee: Monthly CTC of Rs.14,250 +Statutory benefits. On posting, the CTC
will become 15750 and will be eligible for monthly incentive as per the Company Scheme
Industry Certifications
Candidates who join the company are required to acquire mandatory Certifications prescribed by
the regulator SEBI and to the Stock Exchanges. The Trainee status will continue until the
prescribed certifications are taken.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are required to send updated CV along with two recent passport size photographs to
the address mentioned below.

“Recruitment Team”
HR Department
34/659-P, Third Floor, Civil Lines Road,
Padivattom, Kochi - 682017, Kerala, India.

The application should be Superscribed with “Application for the post of Junior Executive
Trainee / Executive Trainee” and mention the “preferred location for examination”.

General Instructions to the Candidates:

1. 1. Application should reach us latest by 10.09.2014
2. 2. Candidate’s admission to the test / interview will be strictly provisional. The mere fact
that the candidate has been called for written test/ interview does not imply that the
candidature has been finally cleared by the Company. Admission to examination will be
purely provisional without documentary verification of age/qualification etc. of
candidates
3. 3. The company will not take any responsibility for the candidates not being able to
submit their applications within the last date .
4. 4. In case of multiple applications sent by a candidate, only the last duly completed
application will be considered
5. 5. In case it is detected at any stage of recruitment that a candidate does not fulfill the
eligibility norms and that incorrect / false information has been furnished or
hassuppressed any material fact(s), the candidature will stand cancelled. If any of these
shortcomings are detected even after appointment, the services are liable to be
terminated.
6. 6. Candidates are advised to keep their e-mail ID alive for receiving intimations from the
company.
7. 7. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to his /her being declared medically fit
as per the requirement of the Company.
8. 8. The candidates will have to appear for the test /interview, at their own cost.
9. 9. CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL BE A DISQUALIFICATION.
10. 10. The Company is not responsible for printing errors, if any.
11. 11.DECISIONS OF THE COMPANY ON ALL MATTERS REGARDING
ELIGIBILITY, CONDUCT OF EXAMINATION, OTHER TESTS AND SELECTION
WOULD BE FINAL AND BINDING ON ALL CANDIDATES. NO
REPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE WILL BE ENTERTAINED BY THE
COMPANY IN THIS REGARD.
GEOJIT FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
(Formerly Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Limited)
Reg.Office: 11th Floor, 34/659-P, Civil Line Road,
Padivattom, Kochi - 682024, Kerala
STATEMENT OF AUDITED STANDALONE FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR
ENDED 31 MARCH 2017
( र In Lakhs )
For the Quarter Ended Year Ended
31 31 31
31 MarchDecember 31 MarchMarch March
Sr. 2017 2016 2016 2017 2016
No. Particulars (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)AuditedAudited
1 Income from operations
a) Income from operations 6,053 5,509 4,970 22,942 20,181
b) Other operating income 359 417 358 1,493 1,549
Total income from operations 6,412 5,926 5,328 24,435 21,730
2 Expenses
a) Operating expenses 1,473 1,273 1,312 5,619 4,878
b) Employee benefits expense 1,929 1,984 1,931 8,032 7,652
c) Depreciation and amortisation
314 320 311 1,239 1,132
expense
d) Other expenses 1,216 996 1,043 4,327 4,449
Total expenses 4,932 4,573 4,597 19,217 18,111
Profit from operations before
3 other income, finance costs and1,480 1,353 731 5,218 3,619
Exceptional Item (1-2)
4 Other Income 552 564 442 2,240 1,907
Profit from ordinary activities
5 before finance costs and2,032 1,917 1,173 7,458 5,526
Exceptional Item (3+4)
6 Finance costs 19 11 10 53 73
Profit from ordinary activities
7 2,013 1,906 1,163 7,405 5,453
before Exceptional Item (5-6)
8 Exceptional Item (Refer Note 6) (1,000) - - (1,000) -
Profit from ordinary activities
9 1,013 1,906 1,163 6,405 5,453
before Tax (7+8)
10 Tax expense 730 669 417 2,573 1,893
11 Net Profit/(Loss) after tax (9-10) 283 1,237 746 3,832 3,560
Paid-up equity share capital (face
12 2,355 2,353 2,349 2,355 2,349
value of 1/- each)
Reserves excluding revaluation
13 37,157 33,184
reserves as per last balance sheet
Earnings per share (of 1/- each)
14
(not annualised)
a) Basic 0.12 0.53 0.32 1.63 1.53
b) Diluted 0.12 0.52 0.32 1.63 1.52
See the accompanying notes to the financial results.
Notes:-
1) The Company operates in only one business segment, viz., broking and financial
services, and its operations are located only in India.
2)The audited financial results have been reviewed by the Audit Committee and
recommended for adoption to the Board of Directors.The Board of Directors of the
Company have considered and approved the same at its Meeting held on 26 May 2017.
3)The Statutory Auditors have carried out an audit of the standalone annual financial
results as required under Regulation 33 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure
Requirements) Regulations, 2015 ("Listing Regulations") and have issued an unmodified
opinion thereon.
4)Figures for the quarter ended 31 March 2017 and 31 March 2016 are the balancing
figures between audited figures in respect of full financial year and the published year to
date unaudited figures upto the third quarter of the respective financial years.
5) The change in paid-up share capital during the quarter and year ended 31 March 2017
was on account of allotment of shares under ESOPs.
6)Exceptional item for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2017 represent the provision
for diminution in value of investment held in a Jointly Controlled entity,M/s.Aloula Geojit
Capital Company, Saudi Arabia. This does not have any impact on the Consolidated
Financial Results of the Company, since the loss has already been considered.
7)The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of `1.25/-per share for the
Financial Year ended 31 March 2017.The payment is subject to the approval of the
Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.
8) Figures for the previous periods have been regrouped and/or reclassified wherever
necessary to conform with the classification for the current period.