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Abstract：Founded in 2010, Indian brokerage company Zerodha provides inexpensive access to equities, F&O, ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds. It is not governed worldwide and offers no FX services. Retail investors like its platform ecosystem—Kite, Console, Coin—because of simple use and open pricing.

Zerodha Review Summary
Founded	2010
Registered Country	India
Regulation	No regulation
Market Instruments	Stocks, Derivatives (F&O), Mutual Funds, ETFs, Bonds, IPOs
Demo Account	✅
Trading Platform	Kite, Console, Coin, Kite Connect API, Varsity Mobile
Minimum Deposit	₹1
Customer Support	Phone: 080 4719 2020 / 080 7117 5337
	Email (Emergency) : stoptrade@zerodha.com
	Email (Media): press@zerodha.com
	Address: Zerodha HQ: #153/154, 4th Cross, J.P. Nagar 4th Phase, Bengaluru - 560078

Zerodha Information

　　Founded in 2010, Indian brokerage company Zerodha provides inexpensive access to equities, F&O, ETFs, bonds, and mutual funds. It is not governed worldwide and offers no FX services. Retail investors like its platform ecosystem—Kite, Console, Coin—because of simple use and open pricing.

Pros and Cons

Pros	Cons
Zero brokerage on equity delivery	No regulation
₹20 flat fee for intraday and F&O trades	No Islamic (swap-free) account support
Demo accounts available

Is Zerodha Legit?

　　Zerodha has no licenses from major international authorities including the FCA, ASIC, or CySEC and is unregulated for forex trading in its registered country, India.

　　WHOIS data shows that zerodha.com was registered on February 17, 2010, updated on September 20, 2023, and expires in 2033. The domain is operational and protected, but not regulated.

What Can I Trade on Zerodha?

　　Zerodha's all-inclusive online investing system lets users buy bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, derivatives, and more all from one interface.

Trading Instruments	Supported
Stocks	✔
Derivatives (Futures & Options)	✔
Mutual Funds	✔
ETFs	✔
Bonds	✔
IPOs	✔
Forex	❌
Commodities	❌
Indices	❌
Cryptocurrencies	❌

Account Type

　　Real trading (demat) accounts from Zerodha suit different investor types. Since it's not a forex broker, it offers a fully working demo environment on platforms like Kite for strategy testing but no Islamic (swap-free) accounts. All account categories offer equity, F&O, mutual funds, and IPOs on a common platform with low fees.

Account Type	Suitable for
Individual Account	Retail investors and traders looking to invest/trade personally
HUF Account	Hindu Undivided Families aiming for tax-efficient investing
NRI Account	Non-resident Indians investing in Indian markets (equity, MF)
Minor Account	Guardians investing for childrens financial future
Corporate / LLP / Firm	Businesses managing surplus and investments

Zerodha Fees

　　With no brokerage on equity delivery and flat ₹20 or less per order for intraday and F&O transactions, Zerodha provides a fair fee structure. Its costs are cheap and very clear compared to industry standards, which makes it one of the most affordable brokers in India for aggressive traders as well as long-term investors.

　　Zerodha Trading Charges

Segment	Brokerage	Notes
Equity Delivery	₹0	Absolutely free
Equity Intraday	₹20 or 0.03% per executed order (lower of)	Applies across equity, currency, and commodities
Futures	₹20 or 0.03% per executed order (lower of)	Applicable on equity/currency/commodity futures
Options	Flat ₹20 per executed order	No percentage-based fee
Mutual Funds	₹0	Direct MF investments, no commissions or DP charges

　　Other Key Trading-Related Fees

Fee Type	Amount
SEBI Charges	₹10 per crore
GST	18% on brokerage + SEBI + transaction charges
Transaction Charges	Varies by exchange and segment (e.g. 0.00375% for BSE equity delivery)
STT/CTT	Government tax; varies by segment (e.g. 0.1% on buy/sell in equity delivery)
Stamp Duty	0.015% on buy side for equity delivery, varies by segment
Call & Trade	₹50 per order (placed through dealer)

　　Non-Trading Fees

Fee Type	Amount
Account Opening	Online: ₹0, NRI & Corporate: ₹500
Annual Maintenance (AMC)	₹300/year + GST (free for BSDA accounts < ₹4 lakh holding)
DP Charges (on sell)	₹15.34 per scrip (CDSL + Zerodha + GST)
Withdrawal Fee	₹0
Inactivity Fee	₹0
Payment Gateway (deposit)	₹9 + GST (waived for UPI)
Margin Interest (MTF)	0.04% per day
Pledging / Unpledging	₹30 + GST per ISIN
Delayed Payment Charges	18% annual or 0.05% per day
Corporate Action Order	₹20 + GST per order (OFS, buyback, etc.)
Off-market Transfer	₹25 per transaction

Trading Platform

Trading Platform	Supported	Available Devices	Suitable for
Kite	✔	Web, Android, iOS	Active traders seeking fast execution and charting
Console	✔	Web	Investors needing reports, analytics, and account view
Coin	✔	Web, Android, iOS	Mutual fund investors looking for zero-commission buys
Kite Connect API	✔	Web (API integration)	Developers, fintech startups
Varsity Mobile	✔	Android, iOS	Beginners learning trading and investing

Deposit and Withdrawal

　　Withdrawals are free and Zerodha charges no deposit fees. Though the suggested sum may change based on trading requirements and segment (equity, commodities, etc.), the minimum deposit is ₹1.

　　Deposit Options

Deposit Method	Minimum Deposit	Deposit Fees	Deposit Time
UPI	₹1	₹0	Instant
Payment Gateway		₹9 + 18% GST	Instant
IMPS		₹0 (bank charges may apply)	Within 10 minutes
NEFT/RTGS		₹0 (bank charges may apply)	Within 2 hours
Cheque	–	₹0	3–5 working days

　　Withdrawal Options

Channel	Minimum Withdrawal	Withdrawal Fees	Withdrawal Time
Via Console/Kite	No fixed minimum	₹0	Within 24–48 hrs depending on cut-off time