Zerodha is set to roll out a fixed deposit (FD) product on its Coin platform within the next two weeks, reported Moneycontrol.
The move marks Zerodha’s latest effort to expand beyond mutual funds and government securities into low-risk fixed-income offerings for long-term investors.
Partnership with Blostem
The FD product will be launched in collaboration with Blostem, a New Delhi-based fintech startup that has raised close to $1 million so far. Alongside the product launch, Zerodha’s investment arm Rainmatter Capital is expected to lead a fresh funding round in Blostem, sources said. The funding amount, however, has not yet been disclosed.
Blostem already counts AC Ventures, Mobikwik, and Delhivery founder Kapil Bharti among its investors.
Fully digital FD experience
The upcoming feature will allow users to open fixed deposits directly through the Coin app, without having to maintain a savings bank account with the same institution. Most deposits are expected to be with Small Finance Banks, which typically offer higher interest rates than traditional commercial banks.
The entire process will be fully digital, aligning with Zerodha’s minimalist approach to finance, making long-term investing simpler, paperless, and more transparent.
Zerodha’s Coin
Coin operates separately from Zerodha’s trading platform Kite, which caters to active traders and short-term investors. Coin, by contrast, focuses on long-term wealth-building products such as Mutual Funds, Sovereign Gold Bonds, Government Securities, and the National Pension Scheme (NPS).
The platform already manages assets worth ₹1.6 lakh crore, primarily through commission-free direct mutual fund investments and systematic investment plans (SIPs).
The bigger picture
According to a person aware of the development, Zerodha’s goal is to make Coin the go-to platform for passive, low-risk investing, a place where users can “put money and forget about it” until they need it years later.
“Kite will continue to serve the active investors and traders, while Coin will focus on those seeking steady, long-term returns. The separation helps reduce impulsive trading and emotional decision-making,” the source said.
The company believes that keeping long-term and short-term investment journeys distinct helps investors manage risk and behavior better, a philosophy that’s consistent with Zerodha’s long-standing focus on financial discipline and simplicity rather than aggressive cross-selling.
What this means for investors
The addition of FDs is a logical next step for Zerodha’s Coin ecosystem. It complements its range of stable investment products and may appeal to conservative investors who prefer guaranteed returns alongside their market-linked portfolios.
As the partnership with Blostem formalizes, Zerodha looks poised to bridge the gap between traditional savings products and modern digital investing, creating a more complete and accessible financial platform for Indian users.
