Zerodha Kite offers a powerful, regulation-compliant trading and investing experience designed for modern retail investors in India. Built by Zerodha, a brokerage trusted by millions, the platform facilitates seamless investments across stocks, ETFs, bonds, and derivatives, while delivering comprehensive insights, analytical tools, and streamlined tax features—completely free of gimmicks and distractions. Whether you're a long-term investor or an active trader, Kite brings clarity, control, and confidence to every financial decision.
Unified Trading and Investing Platform
- Execute trades and build long-term wealth in one place.
- Open a free demat and trading account with zero paperwork and no hidden charges.
- Invest in a diverse range of instruments: stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, IPOs, government bonds, gold bonds, and more.
- Place market, limit, stop-loss, and advanced F&O orders with real-time execution and minimal latency.
- Navigate your holdings, pending orders, and positions through a unified, intuitive interface.
Zero Brokerage and Transparent Pricing
- Optimize returns through cost-efficiency.
- Enjoy zero brokerage on all investments in equities, IPOs, bonds, and ETFs.
- Trade futures and options with India’s lowest brokerage fee—₹20 or 0.03% per executed order, whichever is lower.
- No account maintenance fees or platform charges for access to core trading and investment tools.
Advanced Market Analysis and Research Tools
- Make informed decisions with data-backed confidence.
- Access detailed technical and fundamental analysis tools, including 100+ chart indicators.
- View integrated option chains, Greeks, implied volatility, and payoff simulations in F&O segments.
- Use built-in screeners and data visualizations to explore trends and evaluate entry/exit signals.
- Analyze past strategies using historical backtesting through integrated partner tools.
Smart Portfolio Monitoring and Alerts
- Stay informed with curated insights.
- View a personalized dashboard that tracks portfolio performance, news, dividends, earnings, and corporate actions.
- Receive non-intrusive nudges in the order window that caution against poor risk-reward trades or excessive leverage.
- Stay ahead of market moves with intelligent alerts tailored to your positions and watchlists.
Tax Reports and Filing Assistance
- Simplify compliance and documentation.
- Generate automated, tax-ready reports for capital gains, dividends, and intraday activity.
- Export categorized P&L and statements in compatible formats for Quicko and other filing platforms.
- Avoid surprises at year-end with up-to-date records that align with regulatory filing standards.
Connected Ecosystem with Integrated Tools
- Tap into Zerodha's broader ecosystem.
- Access products like Sensibull (options analysis), Streak (algorithmic strategies), Quicko (tax filing), and Tijori (financial research)—all from a single login.
- Manage third-party apps securely without compromising data control or financial privacy.
- Extend capabilities for pro-level users without adding complexity to beginners.
User-Friendly Experience, Built for Indian Markets
- Accessible, clutter-free, and locally focused.
- No gamification, spam offers, or intrusive push notifications that dilute focus.
- Clear order placement flows and instant execution feedback.
- Support for multiple Indian exchanges including NSE, BSE, and MCX, with real-time quotes and order book depth.
- Regular updates and interface enhancements designed based on real user feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Kite free to use?
Yes, there are no charges for opening an account or investing in stocks, ETFs, or bonds.
Q: Does Zerodha charge for mutual fund investments?
No, mutual funds are offered under a zero-commission direct plan model via Coin.
Q: Can I invest in IPOs through Kite?
Yes, IPO applications are supported directly within the platform using UPI-based authentication.
Q: Is Kite suitable for derivatives trading?
Yes, it supports full functionality for futures and options with detailed analytics and tools.
Q: Are tax reports generated automatically?
Yes, you can download tax-ready reports from the console for easier filing.
Q: Is there support for mobile and desktop use?
Yes, Kite is accessible through mobile apps and web browsers, with synced experiences across platforms.
Q: Does Kite offer real-time stock data?
Yes, real-time quotes, depth, and charting data are available for all supported exchanges.
Version History
v3.8.3 —— 20 May 2025
Market protection on orders—added safeguards to minimize slippage during volatile trades.
F&O quantity memory—new setting to retain preferred Futures & Options lot sizes.
Automatic order slicing—large orders are now split automatically for better execution.
Bug fixes & enhancements—general improvements to performance and reliability.
v3.8.1 —— 18 Apr 2025
Same updates as v3.8.3—continued rollout of trading optimizations and fixes.
v3.7.13 —— 18 Apr 2025
Same updates as above—initial deployment of market protection and slicing features.
