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ICICI Lombard General Insurance (ICICIGI) - MTF Margin Comparison

Exchange: NSE · Available on 9 brokers · Updated daily

Best MTF Rate: 20.00% on Kotak Neo(5.0x leverage)

MTF Margin Comparison - ICICIGI

Upstox
26.54%
Margin Required
Leverage3.8x
You Pay2,654
You Get₹10,000
Interest18.25% p.a.
Max HoldUnlimited
Zerodha
22.60%
Margin Required
Leverage4.4x
You Pay2,260
You Get₹10,000
Interest14.6% p.a.
Max HoldUnlimited
Dhan
22.00%
Margin Required
Leverage4.5x
You Pay2,200
You Get₹10,000
Interest12.49% p.a.
Max HoldUnlimited Holding Period
BEST
Kotak Neo
20.00%
Margin Required
Leverage5.0x
You Pay2,000
You Get₹10,000
Interest9.69% p.a.
Max HoldNo Time Limit
Paytm Money
20.00%
Margin Required
Leverage5.0x
You Pay2,000
You Get₹10,000
Interest14.99% p.a.
Max HoldUnlimited
Pocketful
26.50%
Margin Required
Leverage3.8x
You Pay2,650
You Get₹10,000
Interest5.99% p.a.
Max HoldUnlimited
Anand Rathi
26.52%
Margin Required
Leverage3.8x
You Pay2,652
You Get₹10,000
Interest14.99% p.a.
Max HoldUnlimited
Bajaj Broking
23.00%
Margin Required
Leverage4.3x
You Pay2,300
You Get₹10,000
Interest18% p.a.
Max HoldUnlimited
Share India
26.50%
Margin Required
Leverage3.8x
You Pay2,650
You Get₹10,000
Interest14.99% p.a.
Max HoldUnlimited

ICICI Lombard General Insurance - Complete Broker Comparison

ParameterUpstoxZerodhaDhanKotak NeoPaytm MoneyPocketfulAnand RathiBajaj BrokingShare India
MTF Margin26.54%22.60%22.00%20.00%20.00%26.50%26.52%23.00%26.50%
Leverage3.8x4.4x4.5x5.0x5.0x3.8x3.8x4.3x3.8x
You Pay (per ₹1L)26,54022,60022,00020,00020,00026,50026,52023,00026,500
Broker Funds (per ₹1L)73,46077,40078,00080,00080,00073,50073,48077,00073,500
Interest Rate (p.a.)18.25%14.6%12.49%9.69%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/dayslab-based~₹27 per lakh/daysee brokersee brokersee broker
Brokerage0.1% 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/ordersee planplan-basedplan-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 ISINper ISINper ISINper ISIN
Max Holding PeriodUnlimitedUnlimited (maintain margins daily)Unlimited Holding PeriodNo Time LimitUnlimited (maintain margins)Unlimited (maintain margins)Unlimited (maintain margins)Unlimited (maintain margins)Unlimited (maintain margins)
Max Borrowing Limit₹25 lakhNo published limit₹1 crore (₹20L per stock)No published limitNo published limitNo published limitNo published limitNo published limitNo published limit
Auto Square-OffAuto square-off if margin shortfall not met by T+4Auto square-off if margin falls below minimumAuto-liquidation if margin coverage < 20%Auto square-off on margin shortfallAuto square-off on margin shortfallAuto square-off on margin shortfallAuto square-off on margin shortfallAuto square-off on margin shortfallAuto square-off on margin shortfall

Kotak Neo offers the best margin of 20.00% for ICICIGI, while Upstox requires 26.54% - a difference of 6.54 percentage points. This means you save ₹6,540 per ₹1 lakh invested by choosing Kotak Neo.

ICICIGI MTF Interest Cost Calculator (per ₹1 Lakh Investment)

Upstox
Your capital26,540
Broker funds73,460
Daily interest37
30-day cost1,102
Annual cost13,406
Zerodha
Your capital22,600
Broker funds77,400
Daily interest31
30-day cost929
Annual cost11,300
Dhan
Your capital22,000
Broker funds78,000
Daily interest27
30-day cost801
Annual cost9,742
Kotak Neo
Your capital20,000
Broker funds80,000
Daily interest21
30-day cost637
Annual cost7,752
Paytm Money
Your capital20,000
Broker funds80,000
Daily interest33
30-day cost986
Annual cost11,992
Pocketful
Your capital26,500
Broker funds73,500
Daily interest12
30-day cost362
Annual cost4,403
Anand Rathi
Your capital26,520
Broker funds73,480
Daily interest30
30-day cost905
Annual cost11,015
Bajaj Broking
Your capital23,000
Broker funds77,000
Daily interest38
30-day cost1,139
Annual cost13,860
Share India
Your capital26,500
Broker funds73,500
Daily interest30
30-day cost906
Annual cost11,018

* Interest calculated on broker-funded amount only. Actual cost depends on daily closing balance. Rates may vary - verify with your broker.

How Much Can You Invest in ICICIGI with MTF?

If you invest
10,000
Stock value you hold50,000
Kotak Neo funds40,000
Margin used20.00%
If you invest
50,000
Stock value you hold2,50,000
Kotak Neo funds2,00,000
Margin used20.00%
If you invest
1,00,000
Stock value you hold5,00,000
Kotak Neo funds4,00,000
Margin used20.00%

Frequently Asked Questions - ICICIGI MTF

What is the MTF margin for ICICIGI?

Upstox: 26.54%, Zerodha: 22.60%, Dhan: 22.00%, Kotak Neo: 20.00%, Paytm Money: 20.00%, Pocketful: 26.50%, Anand Rathi: 26.52%, Bajaj Broking: 23.00%, Share India: 26.50%. The lowest margin is 20.00% on Kotak Neo, meaning you only need to pay ₹2000 to buy ₹10,000 worth of ICICI Lombard General Insurance shares.

Which broker is cheapest for ICICIGI MTF?

For margin percentage, Kotak Neo offers the lowest at 20.00% (5.0x leverage). However, for interest cost, Dhan starts at 12.49% p.a., Zerodha charges ~14.6% p.a., Groww charges 14.95% p.a., and Upstox charges ~18.25% p.a. The total cost depends on both margin percentage and interest rate - compare both before choosing.

What interest rate do brokers charge on ICICIGI MTF?

Dhan: 12.49% p.a. (lowest, tiered up to 16.49%). Zerodha: ~14.6% p.a. (₹40 per lakh/day). Groww: 14.95% p.a. (₹41 per lakh/day). Upstox: ~18.25% p.a. (₹20 per ₹40K slab/day). Interest accrues from T+1 on the broker-funded amount until you sell.

Can I buy ICICIGI on margin?

Yes, ICICI Lombard General Insurance (ICICIGI) is available for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) on Upstox, Zerodha, Dhan, Kotak Neo, Paytm Money, Pocketful, Anand Rathi, Bajaj Broking, Share India. MTF allows you to buy shares by paying only a fraction of the total value. The broker funds the rest and charges daily interest on the funded amount.

How long can I hold ICICIGI on MTF?

Upstox: maximum 365 days. Zerodha, Groww, and Dhan: unlimited holding period as long as you maintain the required margins daily. If your margin falls below the minimum, the broker will auto-liquidate your position.

What are the pledge charges for ICICIGI?

Upstox: ₹20 per stock (one-time). Zerodha: ₹15 + GST per ISIN. Dhan: ₹30 + GST per ISIN. Groww: auto-pledged (included in the process). Pledge charges are per ISIN, not per trade - you pay once regardless of quantity.

What happens if margin falls below minimum for ICICIGI?

All brokers will auto-liquidate your MTF position if margin maintenance is not met. Upstox gives until T+4 to top up. Zerodha and Groww require same-day/next-day top-up. Dhan auto-liquidates if coverage falls below 20%. Always maintain adequate margins to avoid forced sell-off.

What is the maximum borrowing limit for ICICIGI MTF?

Dhan: up to ₹1 crore total (₹20 lakh per stock). Upstox: up to ₹25 lakh total. Zerodha and Groww: no published maximum limit. Actual leverage depends on the stock's margin requirement set by the exchange.

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About ICICI Lombard General Insurance (ICICIGI) Margin Trading

ICICI Lombard General Insurance (ICICIGI) 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 ICICIGI shares by paying only a fraction of the total value, with the broker financing the rest.

Currently, Kotak Neo offers the best MTF margin of 20.00% for ICICIGI. This means you can buy ₹1,00,000 worth of ICICI Lombard General Insurance shares by paying just ₹20,000, with Kotak Neo funding the remaining ₹80,000.

MTF Interest Rates for ICICIGI - Broker Comparison

The cost of holding ICICIGI 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 ICICIGI 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 ICICIGI 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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