Zerodha and Groww Experience Outage in India as Users Encounter Trading Disruption
In India, numerous users reported significant trading disruptions on popular platforms Zerodha and Groww. The outages have generated widespread complaints, particularly on social media.
Zerodha and Groww Experience Outage
Both trading sites are currently facing internal service errors, preventing users from executing trades. Many individuals took to platforms like X to express their frustrations about the situation.
Cause of the Outage
The trading disruptions are linked to a widespread Cloudflare outage, which affected multiple online services. Users experienced difficulty accessing essential trading functionalities during this time.
User Responses
- Affected users reported being unable to place any trades.
- Zerodha suggested users utilize its Kite WhatsApp backup service (+91 9964452020) while they resolve the issues.
- One user commented, “Zerodha down at the worst time possible. Thank god they added that WhatsApp backup option.”
Outage Statistics
According to Downdetector, the outage peaked at 2:33 PM IST, with over 1,300 reported complaints:
| Issue | Percentage of Users Affected |
|---|---|
| Login Issues | 51% |
| Website Problems | 39% |
| Trading Issues | 10% |
This situation is not isolated; a similar Cloudflare outage last month led to significant losses for forex and CFD brokers, with estimates suggesting an average loss of $1.58 billion in trading volumes.
As the situation develops, many traders remain hopeful for a quick resolution from both Zerodha and Groww.
