Zerodha
About Zerodha
Zerodha is India's largest discount broker and pioneer of the flat-fee brokerage model. Founded by Nithin Kamath in 2010, it revolutionized online trading in India with its intuitive Kite platform and transparent pricing. Zerodha manages over 1.2 crore active accounts and processes millions of trades daily.
Brokerage Charges
Equity Delivery
Free
Equity Intraday
INR 20
Account Opening
INR 200
Account Maintenance
INR 300/yr
Key Details
| Broker Type | Discount |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Bangalore, India |
| Trading Platforms | Kite, Console, Coin |
| Segments | Equity, F and O, Currency, Commodity |
| User Rating | 4.8 / 5.0 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Zero brokerage on equity delivery
- Industry-leading Kite platform
- Excellent charting with TradingView
- Free direct mutual funds via Coin
- Strong API for algo trading
Cons
- No advisory or research reports
- No 3-in-1 bank account integration
- Phone support can be slow
- No commodity tips or calls
- Limited offline support