ETF SIPs in India: automate equity exposure with Zerodha Kite via Baskets

ETF SIPs on Zerodha Kite are finally doable thanks to the Baskets feature. There’s no built-in SIP option in Kite, so many investors lean on Baskets and automation to keep monthly ETF buys on track ^[1].

Automation steps on Zerodha Kite - Create a Baskets basket with your ETF stocks under the Orders tab, then start a SIP from the SIP tab—the app will place orders automatically on your set frequency ^[1]. - Enable auto-credit on the SIP date via Bank Mandate (Console → Funds) so funds land in your wallet and the SIP runs smoothly ^[1].

Practical context - Some investors still prefer Groww for SIPs; for Zerodha, the Baskets route is the workaround to automate ETF exposure ^[1]. - A real-world SIP snapshot shows a monthly SIP of 50k and a portfolio heavy on mutual funds (Mutual funds - 2.5 Crores) ^[2].

Closing thought: ETF SIPs via Zerodha Kite offer a practical path to steady ETF exposure, while traditional mutual funds continue to feature prominently in large portfolios. Watch how automation via Baskets and Bank Mandate impacts your own SIP cadence and costs as you compare ETFs vs mutual funds.

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