Zerodha, India’s largest trading platform, continues to innovate in 2025, introducing several new features aimed at enhancing the trading experience for its users. These updates span across its platforms, including Kite, Coin, and Console, reflecting the company’s commitment to providing user-friendly and efficient trading tools.
One of the significant updates is the revamped option chain on Kite Web. The new design offers a cleaner interface, allowing users to access it directly from Marketwatch or charts. Key indicators such as the Put-Call Ratio, Max Pain, and Implied Volatility are now prominently displayed. Additionally, Option Greeks like Gamma, Vega, Theta, and Delta have been integrated for advanced analysis. Users can also add multiple strikes to a basket directly from the option chain, streamlining strategy execution.
Zerodha: Introduction of Free Personal APIs
Zerodha has launched Kite Connect Personal APIs, allowing users to access and manage their accounts programmatically. These APIs enable functionalities such as placing orders and tracking positions, holdings, and funds, provided the user has a market data source. This move aims to empower users with more control over their trading activities.
The introduction of the Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) on Coin facilitates easier transfers between mutual funds. Unlike traditional STPs, Coin allows transfers between funds from different Asset Management Companies (AMCs), offering users greater flexibility in managing their portfolios.
Zerodha’s Console now features a Portfolio Performance Curve, enabling users to visualize their account performance across various segments, including Equity, Mutual Funds, Margin Trading Facility, Futures & Options, intraday, and commodities. This feature calculates performance akin to mutual fund NAV curves, helping users assess their investment strategies effectively.
Additional Features Enhancing User Experience
Zerodha has also introduced several other features to improve the trading experience:
- Order Slicing: Large orders exceeding exchange limits are automatically split into smaller parts, facilitating seamless execution.
- Available Margin Display: Users can now view their available funds directly in the order window, eliminating the need to switch tabs.
- Market Depth Access: Market depth data is accessible directly in the order window, providing quick insights without navigating away.
- Remember F&O Quantity: Kite remembers the last entered quantity for a contract, auto-filling it when the order window is reopened.
- Market Protection Feature: This feature sets a predefined range around the current market price, preventing market orders from executing at unexpected prices during volatile conditions.
- New Basket Icon: Users can now open and manage baskets from anywhere on the Kite platform, allowing quick building and execution of multiple orders.
These enhancements underscore Zerodha’s dedication to refining its platforms, ensuring users have access to efficient and user-friendly trading tools.
In a recent discussion, Zerodha’s founder, Nithin Kamath, reflected on the current market landscape, noting the increased competition and saturation in the brokerage industry. He emphasized the importance of continuous improvement and innovation to stay ahead in the evolving financial services sector.
Zerodha’s ongoing efforts to enhance its platforms demonstrate its commitment to providing top-notch services to its users, solidifying its position as a leader in India’s brokerage industry.
