Zerodha
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From 4 stories, the newest dated 27 Sept 2026. Summary written 3 Oct 2026.
Zerodha is an Indian stockbroker led by CEO Nithin Kamath, who is also described as its founder. [1] source: Business Standard[2] source: NDTV Profit
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Kamath has said regulatory changes can rapidly alter economics for regulated fintech and broking businesses. [2] source: NDTV Profit He has also outlined diversification at Zerodha into lending, insurance and fund management. [1] source: Business Standard
In a September 2024 report resurfaced by Business Standard in September 2026, Zerodha reported FY24 profit of Rs 4,700 crore, up 61.5%, on revenue of Rs 8,320 crore, up 21% YoY. [1] source: Business Standard It reported assets under custody of Rs 5.66 trillion and a BSE active-client market share of 16%. [1] source: Business Standard Kamath warned that index-derivatives rules could cut revenue by 30%-50% and the true-to-label circular by 10%. [1] source: Business Standard In September 2026, Kamath warned that IRDAI's proposed insurance commission and expense rules highlight valuation risks for regulated fintechs. [3] source: Business Today The Hindu BusinessLine reported in September 2026 that brokers including Zerodha sought a 2-basis-point MDR, a ₹2–5 cap and a ₹20,000 MDR-free threshold, against a proposed 0.4% MDR with a ₹300 cap. [4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
Groww and Angel One were named alongside Zerodha among the brokers seeking lower UPI charges. [4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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Questions about Zerodha
Who leads Zerodha?
Nithin Kamath is the CEO of Zerodha. He is also described as its founder, and he commented on regulatory risks to broking and fintech businesses in September 2026. [1] source: Business Standard[2] source: NDTV Profit
How fast is Zerodha growing in India?
Zerodha reported FY24 profit of Rs 4,700 crore, up 61.5%, on revenue of Rs 8,320 crore, up 21% YoY, in a report from September 2024 that resurfaced in September 2026. [1] source: Business Standard
Who are Zerodha's main competitors?
Groww and Angel One were named alongside Zerodha in September 2026 as brokers seeking lower UPI merchant charges, lower caps and a higher MDR-free threshold. [4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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Stories that mention Zerodha
4 stories
Zerodha is named in these stories but is not their subject.
- Nithin and Nikhil Kamath take 6.72% stake in Hyderabad's Viceroy Hotels as it raises Rs 105 crore
- NPCI to levy 0.4% UPI MDR on payments above ₹2,000 from October 15
- AIMRA, AICPDF cancel October 2 ‘No UPI Day’ protest after meeting Sitharaman
- Groww cofounders plan ₹400–500 crore fund for consumer internet and deeptech startups