Indexing India’s Growth: Zerodha Unveils Nifty 50 ETF and Index Fund

Zerodha Fund House has launched two new passive investment products—the Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF and Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund—designed to mirror the performance of India’s most tracked benchmark, the Nifty 50 Index-TRI. These open-ended schemes offer investors a simple, low-cost gateway to the country’s top 50 companies.

Key features of the new offerings

- Zerodha Nifty 50 Index Fund will allot units on October 14, 2025, and reopen for ongoing subscriptions on October 17  
- Zerodha Nifty 50 ETF will be listed on stock exchanges on October 20  
- Both schemes aim to passively invest in equity and equity-related securities that replicate the Nifty 50 Index composition  
- Minimum investment: ₹1,000 for ETF during NFO, ₹100 for Index Fund  
- No exit load on redemptions or switches

Who should consider investing

- Ideal for long-term investors with moderate to high risk tolerance  
- Suitable for those seeking diversified exposure to India’s top-performing companies  
- Investors should consult financial advisors before investing

How to apply

- Visit Zerodha’s Coin platform or Zerodha Fund House website  
- Select the desired scheme and complete KYC verification if not already done  
- Choose investment amount and payment method (SIP or lump sum)  
- Monitor fund performance post-allotment via Coin dashboard or exchange listing  
- Investors can also track NAV and scheme updates through Zerodha’s app or fund house portal

Fund management and vision

- Managed by Kedarnath Mirajkar  
- Zerodha CEO Vishal Jain calls the Nifty 50 a reflection of India’s economic heartbeat

Sources: Business Standard, News18, Economic Times, Zerodha Fund House