Guides
A growing collection of how-to guides and reference notes.
- Large / mid / small-cap classification at Zerodha
Per SEBI, large-cap = top 100 by market cap; mid-cap = 101-250; small-cap = 251+. Zerodha and Kite apply the same classification.
- kiteconnect.js Node.js quickstart
Quick-start guide for Kite Connect Node.js SDK (kiteconnect.js). Install, authenticate, place an order, read positions.
- Kite widget on Android
The Kite Android home-screen widget shows live marketwatch quotes without opening the app. Explains widget sizes, scrip configuration, refresh frequency, and limitations vs the full app.
- Kite Positions tab explained
Reference on the Kite Positions tab: intraday and F&O positions, day-wise P&L, conversion to CNC, position grouping, and the difference from Holdings.
- Kite MCP for AI assistants
Kite MCP (Model Context Protocol) server enables AI assistants like Claude to interact with Kite Connect for portfolio queries, trades.
- Kite Holdings tab explained
Comprehensive reference on the Kite Holdings tab: what it shows, how P&L is calculated, the difference from Positions, T1 holdings, pledge status, mutual fund summary, and common quirks.
- Kite Connect static IP requirement
Whether Kite Connect requires a static IP for API access. Typically not for retail apps; needed for some institutional uses.
- Kite Connect sandbox / mock
Sandbox / mock environment availability for Kite Connect API. Limited but useful for development and testing without affecting live trading.
- Kite Connect rate limits
Rate limits on Kite Connect API: per-second, per-minute, and daily order caps. Covers each limit and how to design around them.
- Kite Connect order modify / cancel
How to modify and cancel orders via Kite Connect API. Covers endpoints, parameters, and common scenarios.
- Kite Connect OAuth login flow
End-to-end OAuth login flow for Kite Connect: request token, access token, session lifecycle, redirect URL setup.
- Kite Connect Java SDK
Kite Connect official Java SDK overview. Use cases, installation, and basic usage for Java-based algo development.
- Kite Connect historical data API
Kite Connect historical OHLC data API: intervals, lookback, rate limits, and the paid add-on requirement.
- Kite Connect GTT API
Kite Connect Good-Till-Triggered (GTT) orders via API. Create, modify, cancel one-cancels-other and single-trigger GTTs.
- Kite Connect FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Kite Connect API: pricing, activation, eligibility, rate limits, historical data.
- Kite Connect basket orders API
How basket orders work via Kite Connect API. Place multiple orders together, useful for multi-leg options strategies.
- Kite Connect API pricing
Kite Connect API monthly subscription pricing on Zerodha. Covers per-app charges, historical data add-ons, and the activation flow.
- Kite API charges and plans
Summary of all Kite Connect API charges, plans, and add-ons in one place. Covers base plan, historical data, and add-ons.
- Is Zerodha safe
An analytical look at whether Zerodha is safe for retail investors: SEBI regulation, financial standing, security practices, the IPF backstop, and historical incidents. Helps you assess the safety question.
- Is Zerodha listed on the stock exchange
Zerodha is a privately held company and is not listed on NSE or BSE as of 2026. Explains the company's stance on public listing, IPO speculation, and why it remains private.
- INX vs NSE on Zerodha
Comparison of India INX (BSE's GIFT-IFSC arm) and NSE (and NSE IFSC) for Indian retail and NRI clients via Zerodha. Explains the two GIFT-IFSC venues, their products, and Zerodha's offering.
- Investor Protection Fund (IPF) explained
The Investor Protection Fund (IPF) framework in India: how it works, who contributes, what it covers, and the claim process. Maintained by NSE, BSE, and MCX per SEBI mandate.
- Invest in Zerodha Fund House via Coin
Step-by-step for investing in Zerodha Fund House schemes (index funds, ETFs, FoF) via the Coin app.
- Intraday profits from yesterday on Kite
Why intraday profits earned today are not immediately available for next-day trading. Covers the settlement cycle, peak margin framework, and SEBI's intraday risk rules.
- Intraday P&L on Kite web
How the intraday P&L total on Kite web is computed across closed positions during the day. Covers Day view aggregation, realised vs unrealised, and the difference from Console end-of-day P&L.
- Intraday margin increases on volatile days
On high-volatility days, intraday margins increase as VAR / SPAN parameters update. Explains the mechanism and how to plan for it.
- Intraday leverages for MIS / CO
Leverage available for intraday MIS and Cover Order (CO) trades on Zerodha. Covers the post-peak-margin leverage levels and how they're computed.
- Intraday auto square-off timings (MIS)
Auto square-off timings for intraday MIS positions on Zerodha across equity, F&O, currency, commodity. Plan exits before the system squares your positions.
- Interest payment schedule for G-Secs
Government Securities pay coupon semi-annually. Explains the schedule, payment dates, and how to track via Zerodha Console.
- Instant settlement T+0 stocks list
The list of stocks eligible for T+0 (same-day) settlement on Indian exchanges, expanded from the initial 25-scrip pilot to a broader universe in 2025-26. Explains eligibility criteria and how the list is updated.