BENGAL & ASSAM CO. LTD. (BENGALASM) — MTF Margin Comparison
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MTF Margin Comparison — BENGALASM
BENGAL & ASSAM CO. LTD. — Complete Broker Comparison
| Parameter | Upstox | Zerodha |
|---|---|---|
| MTF Margin | 35% | 50% |
| Leverage | 2.9x | 2.0x |
| You Pay (per ₹1L) | ₹35,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Broker Funds (per ₹1L) | ₹65,000 | ₹50,000 |
| Interest Rate (p.a.) | 18.25% | 14.6% |
| Daily Interest Cost | ₹20 per ₹40,000 slab/day | ₹40 per lakh/day |
| Brokerage | 0.1% or ₹20/order (whichever is lower) | 0.3% or ₹20/order (whichever is lower) |
| Pledge Charges | ₹20 per stock (one-time) | ₹15 + GST per ISIN |
| Max Holding Period | 365 days | Unlimited (maintain margins daily) |
| Max Borrowing Limit | ₹25 lakh | No published limit |
| Auto Square-Off | Auto square-off if margin shortfall not met by T+4 | Auto square-off if margin falls below minimum |
Upstox offers the best margin of 35% for BENGALASM, while Zerodha requires 50% — a difference of 15.0 percentage points. This means you save ₹15,000 per ₹1 lakh invested by choosing Upstox.
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About BENGAL & ASSAM CO. LTD. (BENGALASM) Margin Trading
BENGAL & ASSAM CO. LTD. (BENGALASM) is listed on the NSE and is eligible for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) across 2 major Indian brokers: Upstox, Zerodha. MTF allows you to buy BENGALASM shares by paying only a fraction of the total value, with the broker financing the rest.
Currently, Upstox offers the best MTF margin of 35% for BENGALASM. This means you can buy ₹1,00,000 worth of BENGAL & ASSAM CO. LTD. shares by paying just ₹35,000, with Upstox funding the remaining ₹65,000.
MTF Interest Rates for BENGALASM — Broker Comparison
The cost of holding BENGALASM on MTF depends primarily on the interest rate charged by your broker on the funded amount. Dhan offers the lowest starting rate at 12.49% p.a. (₹34.2 per lakh/day), followed by Zerodha at ~14.6% p.a., Groww at 14.95% p.a., and Upstox at ~18.25% p.a.
When choosing a broker for BENGALASM MTF, consider both the margin percentage (which determines how much capital you need) and the interest rate (which determines your holding cost). A broker with a slightly higher margin but lower interest rate may be cheaper overall for longer holding periods.
Holding Period & Square-Off Rules
Upstox allows holding BENGALASM on MTF for up to 365 days. Zerodha, Groww, and Dhan offer unlimited holding as long as you maintain the required margins daily. If your margin falls below the minimum, all brokers will automatically square off your position. Upstox gives a buffer until T+4, while Dhan auto-liquidates when coverage falls below 20%.
Pledge & Brokerage Charges
MTF trades are settled via pledge mechanism — your shares are pledged to the broker as collateral. Pledge charges: Upstox ₹20/stock, Zerodha ₹15+GST/ISIN, Dhan ₹30+GST/ISIN, Groww auto-pledges at no extra charge. Brokerage: Zerodha charges 0.3% or ₹20 (whichever is lower), Upstox 0.1% or ₹20, Groww and Dhan charge ₹20 flat per order.
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