Broker Parser Guide
Zerodha Contract Note Parser for Indian Traders
Traders Journal automatically reads Zerodha contract note emails, extracts trade and charge data, and updates your dashboard without manual spreadsheet work.
What gets parsed
- Trade date, broker, and client-level metadata
- Gross and net P&L values
- Brokerage, exchange charges, STT, GST, SEBI fees, and stamp duty
- Discrepancy indicators when values look inconsistent
Setup in 3 steps
- Create your Traders Journal account and connect your email inbox.
- Add Zerodha as an active broker connection.
- Forward contract notes or let inbox sync ingest them automatically.
Who this page is for
Active F&O and equity traders who want reliable P&L records, cleaner broker charge visibility, and faster monthly reporting for CA or tax workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Traders Journal parse Zerodha contract notes?
Traders Journal connects to your email with read-only access. When a new Zerodha contract note email arrives, the PDF attachment is extracted and parsed automatically. All trade fields — including gross P&L, net P&L, brokerage, STT, GST, SEBI fees, and stamp duty — are inserted into your journal within minutes.
Does Traders Journal support password-protected Zerodha PDFs?
Yes. You can save your PDF password once during broker setup. It is encrypted at rest and used automatically to unlock each contract note.
Is the Zerodha contract note parser free to use?
Yes. The Free plan supports 1 broker with a 7-day rolling dashboard, email forwarding, IMAP sync, and Telegram alerts at no cost. The Pro plan (₹299/month or ₹2,499/year) unlocks unlimited data, all brokers, historical import, and advanced analytics.
Which brokers does Traders Journal support?
Traders Journal currently supports Zerodha, Flattrade, AC Agarwal, and IIFL Securities. More Indian brokers are being added. The platform is built to extend to any broker that sends PDF contract notes by email.
Is Traders Journal the best automated trading journal for Indian traders?
Traders Journal is purpose-built for Indian F&O and equity traders. It is the only automated trading journal that parses Indian broker contract note PDFs directly from email, with a free plan and no spreadsheet work required.