Guides
A growing collection of how-to guides and reference notes.
- How to fix MTF not allowed for some clients
Why MTF may not be allowed for some Zerodha clients. Explains the eligibility criteria and the steps to qualify.
- How to fix MTF buy order not allowed for the day (sell position)
Why a Zerodha MTF buy may be blocked for the day if you have an open sell position on the same scrip. Explains the daily restriction and resolution.
- How to fix MTF buy order not allowed (open holding sell)
Why a Zerodha MTF buy order can fail with 'open holding sell' message. Explains the conflict and the resolution steps.
- How to fix mobile browser issue with Kite Connect login
When Kite Connect OAuth login fails on mobile browser, the cause is usually cookie / redirect issues. Explains the fix.
- How to fix missing decimal values on the Kite funds page
When the Kite funds page shows rounded values without decimals, the cause is usually browser font scaling or column width. Walks through the fix on web and app.
- How to fix LTP showing zero on the Kite marketwatch
Troubleshooting LTP = 0 on a Kite marketwatch scrip row. Covers market hours, illiquid scrips, suspended trading, expired derivative contracts, and feed issues.
- How to fix Invalid CSRF token error on Kite marketwatch
Troubleshooting the 'Invalid CSRF token' error on Kite when adding scrips or making changes on the marketwatch. Covers session expiry, cookies, browser settings, and the relog fix.
- How to fix holdings not displayed on the exchange bought from on Kite
When a Kite holding bought from NSE shows the BSE tag (or vice versa), the cause is usually display consolidation or a recent inter-exchange transfer. This guide covers the diagnosis and fix.
- How to fix full margin required for hedged positions
When Kite shows full margin for a hedged position instead of reduced SPAN, the cause is order timing or legs not yet recognised as hedged. Walks through the fix.
- How to fix ESOP shares not appearing on Kite
If your Employee Stock Option Plan shares are not appearing on the Kite Holdings tab, the cause is usually a depository or RTA issue. This guide walks through the diagnostic and the operator path to resolve.
- How to fix Day's change showing incorrect vs previous close on Kite
Troubleshooting an incorrect day's change on the Kite marketwatch when measured against the previous close. Covers ex-date adjustments, suspended trading, and stale previous-close values.
- How to fix B/S shortcuts not opening the order window on Kite
Troubleshooting guide for the Buy / Sell (B / S) keyboard and click shortcuts on the Kite marketwatch when they do not open the order window. Covers app version, focus, browser, and shortcut overrides.
- How to fix 'max order request exceeded' without 5000 orders
When Kite Connect returns 'max order request exceeded' but you haven't placed 5000 orders, the cause is the per-minute rate limit. Explains the limits and fix.
- How to do shortfall fund transfer after closing positions
If you closed positions to free margin but a shortfall persists in records, you may still owe a transfer. Explains the post-close shortfall scenario.
- How to create multiple marketwatch in Kite
How to create, name and manage up to five marketwatch tabs on Zerodha Kite. Covers web and app workflows, naming conventions, and the 5-tab limit.
- How to convert MTF holdings to delivery
Step-by-step for converting an MTF position to regular CNC delivery on Zerodha. Pay the borrowed amount and the position becomes standard delivery.
- How to confirm MTF pledge
Step-by-step for confirming the MTF pledge on the underlying shares. Required during MTF buy or post-trade depository confirmation.
- How to check the latest margins on the Zerodha calculator
Step-by-step for using the Zerodha margin calculator to verify the current SPAN + exposure margin for any F&O contract. Useful before trade placement.
- How to check quotes and place SLB orders
Step-by-step for checking SLB market quotes and placing lend / borrow orders on Zerodha.
- How to cancel pending or partial auction orders on Kite
How to cancel pending or partial auction orders on Zerodha Kite. Covers the cancellation window, partial-fill handling, and the implications of not cancelling in time.
- How to cancel pending or partial auction orders
How to cancel an auction order on Zerodha. See the detailed how-to from E8.
- How to buy T+0 stocks on Zerodha
Step-by-step procedure for placing a T+0 (instant settlement) buy order on Zerodha Kite. Covers the T+0 segment selection, eligible scrips, and the same-day settlement flow.
- How to buy NiftyBeES on Zerodha
Step-by-step procedure for buying Nippon India ETF Nifty BeES (NIFTYBEES) on Zerodha Kite. Covers ETF specifics, why NIFTYBEES is the most popular Nifty 50 ETF, and tax / settlement notes.
- How to buy Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 ETF on Zerodha
Step-by-step for buying Motilal Oswal Nasdaq 100 ETF on Zerodha. The ETF tracks the US Nasdaq 100 index via feeder structure. Covers FEMA / LRS considerations and tax.
- How to buy MAFANG ETF on Zerodha
Step-by-step for buying MAFANG (Mirae Asset NYSE FANG+ ETF) on Zerodha Kite. The ETF tracks 10 US mega-cap tech / consumer / internet names. Covers feeder structure and tax.
- How to buy LiquidBeES on Zerodha
Step-by-step for buying LiquidBeES (Nippon India Liquid BeES) on Zerodha. The ETF is widely used as cash-equivalent collateral for F&O margin. Covers buying, pledging, and the cash-equivalent treatment.
- How to buy Junior BeES on Zerodha
Step-by-step for buying Junior BeES (Nippon India ETF Nifty Next 50) on Zerodha Kite. The ETF tracks the Nifty Next 50 index of mid-large-cap stocks.
- How to buy GoldBeES on Zerodha
Step-by-step for buying GoldBeES (Nippon India Gold ETF) on Zerodha Kite. The ETF tracks domestic gold price; covers selection, tax, and comparison with SGB.
- How to buy CPSE ETF on Zerodha
Step-by-step for buying CPSE ETF (Central Public Sector Enterprises ETF) on Zerodha Kite. The ETF tracks the Nifty CPSE index of major listed PSUs. Covers selection, tax, and use cases.
- How to buy Bharat Bond ETF on Zerodha
Step-by-step for buying Bharat Bond ETF tranches (EBBETF0430, EBBETF0431, etc.) on Zerodha Kite. The ETF holds PSU bonds maturing in a specific year; covers selection, YTM, and tax.