Guides
A growing collection of how-to guides and reference notes.
- IPO oversubscription and allotment in India
Encyclopedic reference on IPO oversubscription and allotment: how SEBI prescribes allotment by lottery for retail oversubscription, proportionate NII.
- IPO lot size in India
Encyclopedic reference on IPO lot size: the SEBI-prescribed minimum unit of application, how lot sizes are set for mainboard and SME issues, the minimum.
- IPO listing day in India (T+3)
Encyclopedic reference on IPO listing day in India: what happens on T+3 morning, pre-open session, price discovery, demat credit timeline, UPI block.
- IPFT levy on Zerodha trades
The Investor Protection and Education Fund Trust levy is collected by exchanges on every trade. This article explains the IPFT's purpose, rate (0.
- InvITs on Zerodha
Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) on Zerodha: SEBI framework, publicly listed and privately placed InvITs, distributions, risks, and tax treatment.
- Initial Public Offering (IPO) in India
Encyclopedic reference on Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in India: history, SEBI ICDR framework, UPI ASBA mechanism, investor categories, basis of.
- Indian retail brokers comparison
Comparison of major Indian retail stockbrokers by brokerage, fees, segments, mobile app, API, and SEBI SCORES complaints ratio.
- IIFL Securities
IIFL Securities is a listed Indian full-service stockbroker within the IIFL Group, founded in 1995 as India Infoline, offering equities, derivatives,.
- Idle funds policy on Zerodha
Zerodha's idle funds policy returns uninvested client cash to the linked bank account after a defined period, complying with SEBI's client funds.
- ICICI Direct
ICICI Direct is India's largest full-service online broker by registered accounts, operating as ICICI Securities Limited, a listed subsidiary of ICICI.
- Iceberg order on Kite
An iceberg order on Kite automatically slices a large order into smaller tranches, displaying only a fraction of the total quantity in the public order book.
- How to open a Zerodha account online
Step-by-step guide to opening a Zerodha demat and trading account online in 15 minutes using Aadhaar eKYC, PAN, and your bank account details.
- How to modify or withdraw an IPO bid on Zerodha
Step-by-step guide to modifying or withdrawing an in-progress IPO bid on Zerodha Kite (web or mobile app) before the bid window closes.
- How to check IPO allotment status on Zerodha
Step-by-step guide to checking your IPO allotment status across four channels: Zerodha Kite, the registrar's portal (KFin / Link Intime), the BSE and NSE.
- How to approve a UPI mandate for an IPO application
Step-by-step guide to approving the UPI mandate that funds an IPO application: the generic flow that applies on every UPI app, followed by app-specific.
- How to apply for an IPO on Zerodha Kite (web)
Step-by-step guide to applying for an Initial Public Offering on Zerodha's Kite web platform at kite.zerodha.com.
- How to apply for an IPO on Zerodha Console (legacy)
Step-by-step guide to the legacy Zerodha Console route for IPO applications at console.zerodha.com → Portfolio → IPO.
- How to apply for an IPO on the Zerodha Kite mobile app
Step-by-step guide to applying for an Initial Public Offering on the Zerodha Kite mobile app for Android and iOS, including the touch-driven Bids → IPO.
- HDFC Securities
HDFC Securities is a full-service Indian stockbroker and wholly owned subsidiary of HDFC Bank, offering equity, derivatives, mutual funds, bonds, and.
- GTT (Good Till Triggered) order on Zerodha
Zerodha's GTT lets traders set conditional buy or sell orders that persist for up to one year, triggering only when the market reaches a specified price.
- GST on broking charges in India
GST at 18% applies to brokerage, exchange transaction charges, and the SEBI turnover fee on every trade.
- GoldenPi (bonds and fixed income platform)
GoldenPi is an online marketplace for bonds, debentures, and fixed income instruments in India, integrated with Zerodha to provide bond investment access.
- G-Sec on Zerodha
Investing in Government Securities (G-Secs) on Zerodha via RBI Retail Direct and exchange-traded G-Secs: mechanics, brokerage, yields, and tax treatment.
- Fyers
Fyers is a Bengaluru-based Indian discount broker founded in 2015 by Tejas Khoday, known for its native TradingView integration, a publicly documented.
- Full-service vs discount broker
A neutral encyclopedic comparison of full-service and discount stockbrokers in India across fees, services, regulation, and suitability for different.
- Fixed deposits on Zerodha (Blostem)
Fixed deposits on Zerodha via the Blostem platform: how it works, partner banks and NBFCs, interest rates, DICGC insurance, and tax treatment.
- Family declaration on Console
The Zerodha family declaration links related accounts on Console for aggregated portfolio viewing, combined tax reporting, and simplified family financial...
- F&O segment on Zerodha
Futures and options trading on Zerodha: product codes, margin types, SEBI framework, brokerage, expiry mechanics, and tax treatment.
- F&O options brokerage at Zerodha (Rs 20 flat)
Zerodha charges Rs 20 per executed options order on NSE, BSE, and MCX.
- F&O futures brokerage at Zerodha
Zerodha charges Rs 20 flat per executed order on futures trades across NSE, BSE, and MCX.