Zerodha

Zerodha, founded on August 15, 2010, revolutionized the Indian broking landscape by introducing the discount broking model. With a unique name derived from "Zero" and the Sanskrit term "Rodha," meaning barrier, the company aims to eliminate the hurdles faced by traders and investors in India. Today, Zerodha stands as the largest stock broker in the country, servicing over 1 crore clients and facilitating millions of orders daily, contributing to more than 15% of Indian retail trading volumes.

The company offers a powerful ecosystem of investment platforms, including the Kite trading platform, Console back office, and Kite Connect trading APIs, alongside Coin for mutual funds. In addition to trading services, Zerodha is committed to education, running initiatives like Varsity, which provides free learning resources for investors. Their fintech fund, Rainmatter, invests in startups to enhance India's capital markets. Driven by a dynamic leadership team, Zerodha continues to innovate, fostering a supportive environment for retail traders and pushing the boundaries of financial technology.