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Margin Requirement

Margin is the collateral required for trading positions.

Get a detailed view of margin requirements across various trading segments to trade with confidence and precision.

MARGIN AT A GLANCE
Quick access to margin requirements for all trading segments.
Cash and carry

Hold positions overnight or longer with full margin as required by the Exchange.

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Pay Later (MTF)

Upto 5x leverage for stocks, allowing you to buy now and pay later with an initial margin.

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Cash - MIS

Intraday trading with a lower margin, usually a fraction of the full margin.

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Derivatives - MIS

Intraday trading with reduced margins compared to the full margin.

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Derivatives - carry forward

Carry forward positions with full margin (SPAN + Exposure) as needed.

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