Zerodha is gearing up to launch a new ‘Terminal Mode’ on its flagship Kite trading platform, offering retail traders a more advanced and professional-grade interface similar to institutional trading terminals. The feature was teased by the company on X with the note, “Coming soon to Kite: Terminal Mode”, hinting at a release in the near future.
The upcoming mode is expected to cater to heavy traders and market participants seeking deeper market visuals, faster execution tools, and a more immersive trading setup — all within the existing Kite ecosystem.
This upgrade aligns with Zerodha’s ongoing push to strengthen its technology backbone. In August 2023, the Bengaluru brokerage introduced Kite Backup, a WhatsApp-enabled emergency exit system allowing users to square off positions or cancel orders in case of a platform disruption. The feature was designed to boost resilience amid increasingly high-volume trading cycles.
Alongside its domestic enhancements, Zerodha is also preparing to allow users to invest in US stock markets via the GIFT City framework. Founder and CEO Nithin Kamath, in a recent AMA on YouTube, said the feature is under development and likely to launch in the next quarter. CTO Kailash Nadh added that regulatory clarity for the product is now in place, and the team is working to ensure a seamless experience.
These moves come despite a softer financial year. For FY25, Zerodha reported a 15% decline in both revenue and profit, posting ₹8,500 crore in revenue and ₹4,200 crore in net profit. Still, with 1.6 crore clients and nearly 15% share in India’s retail trading volumes, the broker continues to sharpen its platform while expanding access to global investing.
Zerodha’s ‘Terminal Mode’ rollout underscores the increasing sophistication of India’s retail trader base and signals the company’s intent to stay ahead in the competitive discount broking space.
