Nithin Kamath Says Zerodha's Youngest Investor Is Only 28 Days Old; Know How To Open a Free Minor Account Online
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath shared that a 28-day-old infant is the platform's youngest investor, with parents opening a minor account and making their first investment within a week. Setting up a minor account online requires specific documentation for both the minor and the guardian. Scroll below to know more.
Stock brokerage platform Zerodha has registered an infant just 28 days old as its youngest customer, highlighting a growing trend of parents introducing children to long-term financial planning early. The milestone was highlighted by Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath, who shared details of the record on social media.
Early Start to Investing
According to Kamath, the newborn's parents set up the demat account shortly after birth and executed their first investment within a week. "Our youngest customer is just 28 days old. The parents opened a Zerodha minor account, and a week later, they made the first investment," Kamath wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Nithin Kamath vs Groww: Zerodha Founder’s Veiled X Post Sparks Public Clash Over Direct vs Regular Mutual Funds.
Our Youngest Customer Is Just 28 Days Old, Says Nithin Kamath
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— Nithin Kamath (@Nithin0dha) October 6, 2026
While minor accounts cannot directly buy fresh equities from the open market due to regulatory guidelines, parents frequently utilise them to build portfolios by gifting shares, transferring existing securities, investing in mutual funds via Coin, or applying for IPOs.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Open a Free Minor Account on Zerodha
Setting up a minor account online requires specific documentation for both the minor and the guardian.
Prerequisites & Documents Needed
- PAN Cards: Digital copies of both the minor's and the guardian's PAN.
- Aadhaar Details: The minor's Aadhaar number linked to a mobile number for OTP verification.
- Date of Birth Proof: Birth certificate (with an English translation extract if in another language), school leaving certificate, passport, or higher secondary board marksheet.
- Bank Proof: A cancelled cheque, bank statement, or passbook showing the minor's account details, IFSC code, and bank logo.
- Photographs & Signatures: A digital passport-size photo of the minor and the guardian's signature.
Online Application Steps
- Initiate Signup: Visit [signup.zerodha.com/minor](https://signup.zerodha.com/minor) and log in using the guardian's existing Zerodha credentials.
- Verify Contact Information: Enter and verify the guardian's mobile number and email address using OTP authentication.
- Provide Minor Details: Enter the minor's PAN and date of birth.
- Complete DigiLocker Verification: Enter the minor's Aadhaar number on the DigiLocker page and submit the received OTP.
- Link Bank Account: Provide the minor's bank account credentials and accept the terms and conditions.
- In-Person Verification (IPV): Complete the online IPV at [signup.zerodha.com/ipv](https://signup.zerodha.com/ipv) by turning on the camera and displaying the on-screen 4-digit OTP alongside the applicant.
- Upload Documents & E-Sign: Upload all necessary proofs, complete the e-signing process using the guardian's Aadhaar, and submit.
Once submitted, online applications are typically processed within 48 working hours, after which login credentials are sent to the registered email.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 06, 2026 11:39 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
