[4] Geojit was the first company in India to launch online-trading facilities, develop franchise models of sub-broking, form joint ventures in West Asia and the first to begin commodity futures trading in pepper, cardamom, gold and silver in India.

[7] Through joint ventures and associates, the company has expanded its presence globally with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Muscat, Riyadh, Dammam, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Geojit was founded by C J George in 1987 and the major stakeholders of the company include C J George – Managing Director of Geojit, global banking major BNP Paribas, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.

[14] However, a formal partnership was formed in 1988 after Kanjilal acquired membership in the Cochin Stock Exchange.

In 1995, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) became a co-promoter of Geojit by acquiring 22% stake in the company.

[17][18] A P Kurian who retired from UTI as its Executive Trustee joined the board of the company as an independent director and chairman.

In the same year, Geojit shares were also listed on National Stock Exchange of India Limited.