Zerodha to launch new ‘Terminal Mode’ on Kite trading platform soon

Online stockbroker Zerodha has given traders a first look at its upcoming ‘Terminal Mode’ for the Kite platform, aimed at providing a more detailed and professional trading experience.

The company shared a preview of the feature on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, “Coming soon to Kite: Terminal Mode.”

While Zerodha has yet to announce an official launch date, the addition signals a move toward catering to power users seeking a terminal-style trading environment without leaving the platform.

The Bengaluru-based brokerage has been steadily expanding its technology offerings. In August 2023, it rolled out Kite Backup — a WhatsApp-enabled emergency system that lets users exit positions or cancel open orders if the main trading platforms face an outage.

The feature was part of Zerodha’s efforts to improve platform resilience amid increasing trading complexity.

Separately, the company is preparing to enable trading in US stocks by the next quarter through the GIFT City framework. Founder and CEO Nithin Kamath said during a recent Ask Me Anything session on YouTube that the product is under development.

“We are working on it, and we should have something in the next quarter. It is a product launch,” Kamath said.

Zerodha’s Chief Technology Officer Kailash Nadh noted that the firm now has the required regulatory clarity to proceed. “We now have the required regulatory clarity through GIFT City. We are working to make the backend and frontend experience simple,” he said, as quoted in a Moneycontrol report.

The developments come as Zerodha navigates a softer financial year. The broker reported a 15% decline in both revenue and profit for FY25, with revenue at ₹8,500 crore and net profit at ₹4,200 crore. Despite the slowdown, Zerodha — which serves over 1.6 crore clients and accounts for roughly 15% of India’s retail trading volumes — continues to strengthen its technology stack and expand global investment options for users.