Opening a Zerodha demat account when you already have a trading or commodity account

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

A standard Zerodha account is not a single thing. One application opens a trading account and a demat account together, and commodity is a separate trading segment layered on the same account rather than a distinct account of its own. So the answer to whether you can open a demat account if you already have a trading or commodity setup at Zerodha is yes, but the precise route depends on what you already hold. This article sets out the trading-versus-demat-versus-commodity structure, the scenarios in which an applicant needs a demat added, the free secondary demat option, and the case where a demat already sits with another broker.

How to activate commodity segment on Zerodha

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

This guide explains how to activate the commodity futures and options segment (MCX) on an existing Zerodha account, covering the income proof requirement, the structure of Zerodha’s commodity membership, and the distinct features of commodity trading compared to equity.

Step-by-step procedure

Step 1: Understand the commodity segment structure

Zerodha’s commodity segment operates through its SEBI-registered commodity broking entity, which holds membership of the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) and the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX). The Zerodha commodity segment overview describes the instruments available, including:

Commodity Segment on WebNotes

Opening a Zerodha demat account when you already have a trading or commodity account

How to activate commodity segment on Zerodha

Step-by-step procedure

Step 1: Understand the commodity segment structure