What should I do before requesting account closure or deactivation?

You should:

• Clear all outstanding dues and ensure there is no negative balance in your ledger.
• Close all open positions in equity, F&O, currency, and commodities.
• Either sell or transfer all holdings to another demat account.
• Stop any SIPs or e‑mandates linked to Zerodha.
• Download and save important reports (statements, contract notes, P&L, ledgers) from Console.