This document provides an overview of HSBC InvestDirect, an online stock brokerage firm in India. It discusses HSBC InvestDirect's history, products and services offered, comparison with other brokerage houses, and procedures for online trading. Key points covered include HSBC InvestDirect's acquisition of IL&FS InvestSmart in 2008, its online trading platforms SmartStart, SmartInvest and SmartTrade, and fees/brokerage rates compared to competitors like HDFC Securities, ICICI Direct, and Angel Broking.