CDSL (CDSL) - MTF Margin Comparison
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MTF Margin Comparison - CDSL
CDSL - Complete Broker Comparison
| Parameter | Upstox | Zerodha | Dhan | Kotak Neo | Paytm Money | Pocketful | Anand Rathi | Bajaj Broking | Share India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTF Margin | 31.95% | 27.20% | 24.91% | 25.00% | 25.00% | 32.72% | 31.91% | 29.00% | 32.29% |
| Leverage | 3.1x | 3.7x | 4.0x | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.1x | 3.1x | 3.4x | 3.1x |
| You Pay (per ₹1L) | ₹31,950 | ₹27,200 | ₹24,910 | ₹25,000 | ₹25,000 | ₹32,720 | ₹31,910 | ₹29,000 | ₹32,290 |
| Broker Funds (per ₹1L) | ₹68,050 | ₹72,800 | ₹75,090 | ₹75,000 | ₹75,000 | ₹67,280 | ₹68,090 | ₹71,000 | ₹67,710 |
| Interest Rate (p.a.) | 18.25% | 14.6% | 12.49% | 9.95% | 14.99% | 5.99% | 14.99% | 18% | 14.99% |
| Daily Interest Cost | ₹20 per ₹40,000 slab/day | ₹40 per lakh/day | ₹34.2 per lakh/day (up to ₹5L) | ~₹27 per lakh/day | slab-based | ~₹27 per lakh/day | see broker | see broker | see broker |
| Brokerage | 0.1% or ₹20/order (whichever is lower) | 0.3% or Rs. 20/executed order, whichever is lower | ₹20 per order | ₹20/order or 0.1% | ₹20/order or 0.05% | ₹20/order | see plan | plan-based | plan-based |
| Pledge Charges | ₹20 per stock (one-time) | ₹15 + GST per pledge and unpledge request per ISIN | ₹30 + GST per ISIN | ₹20 + GST per ISIN | ₹20 + GST per ISIN | ₹20 + GST per ISIN | per ISIN | per ISIN | per ISIN |
| Max Holding Period | Unlimited | Unlimited (maintain margins daily) | Unlimited Holding Period | No Time Limit | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) |
| Max Borrowing Limit | ₹25 lakh | No published limit | ₹1 crore (₹20L per stock) | No published limit | No published limit | No published limit | No published limit | No published limit | 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 | Auto-liquidation if margin coverage < 20% | Auto square-off on margin shortfall | Auto square-off on margin shortfall | Auto square-off on margin shortfall | Auto square-off on margin shortfall | Auto square-off on margin shortfall | Auto square-off on margin shortfall |
Dhan offers the best margin of 24.91% for CDSL, while Pocketful requires 32.72% - a difference of 7.81 percentage points. This means you save ₹7,810 per ₹1 lakh invested by choosing Dhan.
CDSL MTF Interest Cost Calculator (per ₹1 Lakh Investment)
* Interest calculated on broker-funded amount only. Actual cost depends on daily closing balance. Rates may vary - verify with your broker.
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About CDSL (CDSL) Margin Trading
CDSL (CDSL) is listed on the NSE and is eligible for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) across 9 major Indian brokers: Upstox, Zerodha, Dhan, Kotak Neo, Paytm Money, Pocketful, Anand Rathi, Bajaj Broking, Share India. MTF allows you to buy CDSL shares by paying only a fraction of the total value, with the broker financing the rest.
Currently, Dhan offers the best MTF margin of 24.91% for CDSL. This means you can buy ₹1,00,000 worth of CDSL shares by paying just ₹24,910, with Dhan funding the remaining ₹75,090.
MTF Interest Rates for CDSL - Broker Comparison
The cost of holding CDSL 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 CDSL 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 CDSL 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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