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The Portfolio Performance Curve shows the actual performance of your investments and trades (equity, mutual funds (MF), MTF, F&O, intraday, and commodities) after accounting for cash inflows and outflows. Looking at the absolute P&L of your portfolio does not tell you anything about your performance because it is just a snapshot in time. To accurately […]

A Systematic Transfer Plan (STP) is a smart way to invest gradually. Instead of putting a large amount of money into mutual funds all at once, STP lets you automatically transfer a fixed amount at regular intervals from one fund to another. STPs help when you want to move money from low-risk funds like liquid […]

The Indian markets have grown more in the last five years than in the preceding decade and a half. Before 2020, it took roughly a decade for the unique investor count to double from 1.5 crores to 3 crores. After the pandemic, it only took a couple of years for the investor count to keep […]

Over the past few months, we have been working hard to introduce new features to simplify your order placing experience on Kite. Here are some useful additions we have made to the Kite order window: Order slicing – You can now easily place large orders without having to worry about exchange freeze limits. Available margin […]

Zero1 has been busy building IPs and adding channels to its Network the last year. But one thing we’ve been quite bullish about are ‘offline IPs’. New age media is content + community and meeting our audience in the real world makes all the difference. So, we hosted 3,000 people in the 2nd edition of […]

Hydrogen has been hailed as a possible solution to the world’s energy needs for a hundred years. While its role as a fuel is still being debated, hydrogen is also a key ingredient in a range of industrial processes such as petroleum refining, manufacturing ammonia for fertilisers, methanol production, treatment and production of metals. India’s […]

We first decided to waive brokerage for equity delivery in December 2015. Until then, we charged the lower of 0.1% or Rs 20. This move was to change our image from a broker just for speculation, which was the case back then. A lot of people (sometimes even I) wondered if this would just be […]

Sport is a fun and accessible way for everyone to get fit, and stay fit. For folks just starting out, this may be less about fitness and more about spending time with friends. Even for those further ahead in their fitness journey, sports offers a great way to get your steps in and meet your […]

A comfortable retirement is the ultimate goal we all work for, but most Indians don’t save for their retirement. This is why we introduced NPS on Coin last year One of the best ways to save for retirement is through the National Pension Scheme (NPS). It’s not only one of the lowest cost investment options […]

Everything we see, read and observe around us is telling us that a water crisis is imminent. Some would argue it’s already here! Even if that’s not the case, it’s minutes to midnight on the doomsday clock anyway. As India, and the world at large, grows sustainably it’s only a matter of time before water […]

A downside of writing about finance is that you are cursed to see the same dumb things and write about them over and over again. It’s a bit like being Sisyphus, if he were a writer. Uhmm, excuse me, who is sissy-puss? So, according to Greek mythology, Sisyphus was a guy that pissed Zeus off. […]

We are excited to partner with Allo Health, a leader in India’s sexual wellness space. Allo is addressing a critical gap in healthcare by providing structured, expert-led, and stigma-free care for sexual health—an area that has long been underserved and overlooked in India. They have a unique approach, combining medical expertise with technology to offer […]

The Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 was announced on February 1st, with some key updates relevant to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). While taxation remains a primary area of interest, the budget also introduced significant policy reforms and enhancements for GIFT City, India’s offshore financial center. This blog breaks down the key takeaways for NRIs […]

Kite and Coin are two of our primary transaction platforms. Kite is designed for active traders, while Coin is meant for long-term investors who invest in mutual funds. Given the different use cases and audiences they are aimed at, we have kept both the platforms separate. Combining them would clutter the interface with features only […]

Introduction Term insurance continues to be an essential financial safeguard for families even as we move into 2025. However, it’s safe to say that the insurance landscape is changing quickly. From stringent underwriting procedures to new features like instant payouts, there are many nuances new customers should be wary of. So, in this article, we […]

We’re in a bear market. Yes, things are terrible. But here’s everything you need to know about a bear market, so that you know what you’re in for.

Options traders rely on option chains to spot opportunities and make informed decisions. Think of it as your trading dashboard—showing all available contracts, strike prices, premiums, and market sentiment in one view. We have redesigned the option chain on Kite to bring together market depth, trading, and position tracking all in one place, making it […]

In this post, we’re going to talk about a startup from Udaipur, Jovaki Agro Food India Private Limited (Jovaki). But before that, you’re going to need some context. Specifically, you need to know what Minor Forest Produce (MFP) means. The law (specifically, the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, […]

People often ask us why we cheer for the startups we haven’t funded. It’s because we’re not just investors, we’re ecosystem builders. Rainmatter isn’t playing the old VC game—we’re here to change how India thinks about health, finance, and climate. Most VCs only love to talk about their portfolio companies. Some hype and obsess about […]

Most traders buy option lotteries on expiry day not sure about what they are going to get or lose. They do not know how much movement they need to make money. To solve this and to make expiry day trading simpler and less risky, Sensibull has added a new feature – Expiry Trades. You just […]

At Rainmatter, one of our focuses is to build an ecosystem of companies that are helping Indians stay healthy and fit. In this pursuit, we’ve invested in approx 35+ companies (only 27 announced) and continue to meet more startups and founders every week. A common question that is asked is our investment framework when evaluating […]

India can be the epicentre of organic & regenerative farming because it has the soil and climate and the skilled farming labour. India also has small land holdings; while this is a hindrance to industrial farming, it can be turned into an asset. Replacing industrial farming of wheat/rice/sugarcane with organic farming of a huge variety […]

As an investor or trader, staying updated with market-moving events is important. But tracking multiple economic announcements and IPO openings can be overwhelming, making it easy to miss important updates. We have been working on making this easier for you. Zerodha Economic Calendar Last year, we launched the Zerodha Economic Calendar to help you track […]

SEBI put out a framework to regulate the participation of retail investors in the algorithmic trading space. Now that we have a set framework, we thought it will be appropriate to put out an explainer on this given the various modalities involved. We’ve also made a video explaining the regulations. Before we begin, here’s an […]

We live in a world facing many challenges—economic, social, environmental, and more. It’s clear we can’t keep doing the same things and expect new results. There are plenty of great ideas out there, but they often don’t make it into our everyday conversations. That’s why storytelling is so important: it helps us see what’s possible […]