How to Get TradingView Premium Free in India (2026 Guide)

Last updated: July 2026 · Charges and offers verified against official broker pages where noted.

TradingView’s paid plans (Essential, Plus, Premium) unlock extra indicators, alerts, and data feeds on tradingview.com. Many Indian traders never need that subscription if their goal is advanced charting plus live order placement through a broker. In 2026, Dhan’s TradingView integration is the clearest documented route: chart tools at tv.dhan.co, plus optional broker connection on tradingview.com.

This guide explains four access methods, step-by-step setup, and what is actually free versus paid—without treating any broker bundle as a permanent TradingView Premium subscription.

What “TradingView premium free” usually means

Search queries often say “TradingView premium free,” but there are four different things people mean. Mixing them up leads to opening the wrong account or paying twice.

Important distinction: Dhan advertises free access to TradingView chart features on tv.dhan.co. That is not the same as a paid TradingView.com Essential, Plus, or Premium subscription. Social features, TV-specific alert limits, and billing on tradingview.com follow your TV account—not your Dhan account.

Method 1: Dhan + TradingView charts (broker integration)

Dhan partners with TradingView for two workflows:

• Path A — tv.dhan.co: Dhan’s browser chart terminal (TradingView-powered). Login with Dhan credentials.
• Path B — tradingview.com Trading Panel: Connect Dhan on TradingView’s site and authorize via QR in the Dhan app.

Path A: Use tv.dhan.co (recommended for most Dhan users)

Path B: Connect Dhan on tradingview.com

Dhan + TradingView: facts at a glance (2026)

Full charge table: Dhan demat review · dhan.co/pricing. If you are comparing Dhan against other TradingView-friendly brokers, see Dhan vs Upstox and Dhan vs Fyers.

Method 2: TradingView free trial (tradingview.com)

TradingView runs promotional trials on paid plans at tradingview.com. This gives temporary access to TV’s own subscription features—separate from broker charts on tv.dhan.co.

How to use a TradingView trial

1. Create a free TradingView account at tradingview.com with email or Google sign-in.
2. Open Profile → Upgrade and check if a trial banner appears for Essential, Plus, or Premium (availability varies by region and promo).
3. Start the trial and add a payment method if TV requires one—set a calendar reminder to cancel before billing if you do not want to continue.
4. During the trial, test the exact features you need: number of indicators per chart, alert limits, seconds timeframe, replay, etc.
5. Before trial ends, decide: downgrade to free, pay for a plan, or switch to tv.dhan.co if broker charts meet your needs without a TV subscription.

Do: Use trials to test TV.com-specific features (alerts on web, social ideas feed).
Don’t: Assume a trial replaces a demat account—you still need a broker to trade Indian markets.

Method 3: TradingView referral credits

TradingView’s referral program offsets subscription cost when people you refer subscribe to paid plans. Credits apply on tradingview.com—not on Dhan.

How to use TradingView referrals

1. Sign up or log in at tradingview.com.
2. Click your profile icon → Refer a friend (or visit the partner program page).
3. Copy your personal referral link.
4. Share only with people who genuinely want a paid TV plan—misleading referrals violate platform terms.
5. When a referral purchases a qualifying plan, TradingView may credit your account per current promo rules (check the referrals dashboard for exact amounts).
6. Stack credits over time if you refer multiple subscribers; credits typically apply to future TV invoices.

Do: Read TradingView’s referral terms for eligibility and payout timing.
Don’t: Confuse this with broker referral vouchers (Angel One, 5paisa, etc.)—those are separate programs.

Method 4: TradingView educational accounts

Students and educators with verified academic email may apply for TradingView’s educational program. Approval is discretionary and applies to tradingview.com—not tv.dhan.co.

How to apply for an educational account

1. Go to tradingview.com → Products → look for Education or visit the education program page linked from TV’s footer.
2. Prepare proof: valid .edu or institution email, student ID, or faculty verification as requested.
3. Submit the application form with name, school, and role (student / educator).
4. Wait for email approval—can take several business days.
5. If approved, log in and confirm which paid-tier features are unlocked under the education license.
6. Re-verify annually if TV requires it; access can lapse when you graduate or change institutions.

Do: Use this route if you are enrolled and need TV.com features for coursework.
Don’t: Use a personal Gmail expecting education-tier access—applications usually require institutional email.

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