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In a financial ecosystem addicted to venture capital and valuation games, one company dared to play by a different set of rules. Zerodha didn’t just disrupt stock broking in India; they rewrote the physics of startup growth.
Founded in 2010 by brothers Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, Zerodha began with a radical idea: zero brokerage for investors. No marketing budget. No external investors. Just a pure obsession with product and transparency.
Today, they are India’s largest stockbroker, managing millions of users and billions in turnover. But numbers on a page don’t do justice to the velocity of their journey.
Don’t just read history. Experience the sprint. Scroll down to explore the interactive visual timeline of Zerodha’s evolution.
PART 2: The Interactive Core
THE 15-YEAR SPRINT
The timeline of India’s biggest bootstrapped success.
The Start
While everyone zigged, they zagged. The Kamath brothers placed a radical bet: Flat Fee Brokerage. No marketing. No VCs.
Kite Launch
The launch of Kite changed the physics of the race. It was lighter (< 20kb) and faster than anything banks offered.
The Overtake
The miracle happened. With zero ad spend, Zerodha overtook HDFC and ICICI to become India’s #1 Broker.
Fund House
Entering Asset Management with Zerodha Fund House. Mission: Make mutual funds as simple as ordering food.
Future OS
Status: The “OS for Financial Freedom.” Democratizing wealth creation for Bharat through Nudge architecture.
Deep Dive: The Untold Details
