Creative Peripherals & Distribution (CNL) - MTF Margin Comparison
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Creative Peripherals & Distribution results, Q4 FY26
Quarter ended 2026-03-31Showing Q4 FY26. Q1 FY27 results were due by now and are not in our data yet, so this is the latest quarter we can show rather than the latest that exists.
CNL reported revenue of Rs 740 crore in Q4 FY26, which rose 83.6% from the same quarter a year earlier. Net profit was Rs 18 crore, rose 29.6% year on year. EBITDA margin stood at 4.0%.
| Metric | Q4 FY26 | QoQ | YoY | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 740.01 Cr | -18.8% | +83.6% | 402.99 |
| EBITDA | 29.35 Cr | -10.7% | +53.8% | 19.08 |
| EBITDA margin | 4.0% | +11.1% | -14.9% | 4.7% |
| Net profit | 17.79 Cr | -23.9% | +29.6% | 13.73 |
| EPS | 10.74 | -20.6% | +27.9% | 8.40 |
Figures in rupees crore, as reported. EBITDA margin is derived from the reported EBITDA and revenue. A dash means the figure was not published for that period, never zero.
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MTF Margin Comparison - CNL
Creative Peripherals & Distribution - Complete Broker Comparison
| Parameter | Upstox | Zerodha | Groww | Kotak Neo | Paytm Money | Pocketful | Anand Rathi | Share India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTF Margin | 36.30% | 50.00% | 36.38% | 100.00% | 36.38% | 50.00% | 36.26% | 35.71% |
| Leverage | 2.8x | 2.0x | 2.7x | 1.0x | 2.7x | 2.0x | 2.8x | 2.8x |
| You Pay (per ₹1L) | ₹36,300 | ₹50,000 | ₹36,380 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹36,380 | ₹50,000 | ₹36,260 | ₹35,710 |
| Broker Funds (per ₹1L) | ₹63,700 | ₹50,000 | ₹63,620 | ₹0 | ₹63,620 | ₹50,000 | ₹63,740 | ₹64,290 |
| Interest Rate (p.a.) | 18.25% | 14.6% | 14.95% | 9.69% | 7.99% | 5.99% | 18.25% | 9.99% |
| Daily Interest Cost | ₹20 per ₹40,000 slab/day | ₹40 per lakh/day | ₹41 per lakh/day | ~₹27 per lakh/day | slab-based | ~₹27 per lakh/day | see broker | see broker |
| Brokerage | Rs 20/day per Rs 40,000 | 0.3% or Rs. 300 per Rs. 40,000 | 0.1% per order | ₹10 per order | ₹20 or 2.5% of trade value (whichever is lower) | ₹29 | Rs 20/day per Rs 40,000 | ₹0 |
| Pledge Charges | 0.01% p.a. | Payment gateway charges ₹9 + GST | ₹20 per order | ₹20 + GST per ISIN | ₹20/- per Transaction (including ₹5 CDSL charges) | null | Nil | 20% upfront margin of the transaction value |
| Max Holding Period | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) | 365 days | Unlimited (maintain margins) |
| Max Borrowing Limit | ₹25 lakh | No published limit | 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 falls below requirement | 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 |
Share India offers the best margin of 35.71% for CNL, while Kotak Neo requires 100.00% - a difference of 64.29 percentage points. With Share India you put up ₹64,290 less upfront per ₹1 lakh of position - and borrow that much more, on which daily MTF interest accrues.
CNL MTF Interest Cost Calculator (per ₹1 Lakh Investment)
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About Creative Peripherals & Distribution (CNL) Margin Trading
Creative Peripherals & Distribution (CNL) is listed on the NSE and is eligible for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) across 8 major Indian brokers: Upstox, Zerodha, Groww, Kotak Neo, Paytm Money, Pocketful, Anand Rathi, Share India. MTF allows you to buy CNL shares by paying only a fraction of the total value, with the broker financing the rest.
Currently, Share India offers the best MTF margin of 35.71% for CNL. This means you can buy ₹1,00,000 worth of Creative Peripherals & Distribution shares by paying just ₹35,710, with Share India funding the remaining ₹64,290.
MTF Interest Rates for CNL - Broker Comparison
The cost of holding CNL 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 CNL 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 CNL 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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