Zerodha proprietary trading desk

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The question of whether Zerodha runs a proprietary trading desk (trading its own capital alongside client orders) comes up because of the conflict-of-interest implications. Zerodha is primarily a discount broker focused on execution; proprietary trading is not a major part of its model. SEBI regulates such activity with disclosure requirements.

What proprietary trading is

A broker’s proprietary trading desk uses the broker’s own capital to trade on the same exchanges as its clients. This is distinct from client trading where the broker only executes client orders.

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Zerodha proprietary trading desk

What proprietary trading is