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LTI Mindtree (LTM) — MTF Margin Comparison

Exchange: NSE · Available on 3 brokers · Updated daily

Best MTF Rate: 24.89% on Groww(4.0x leverage)

MTF Margin Comparison — LTM

Upstox
29.24%
Margin Required
Leverage3.4x
You Pay2,924
You Get₹10,000
Interest18.25% p.a.
Max Hold365 days
Zerodha
24.9%
Margin Required
Leverage4.0x
You Pay2,490
You Get₹10,000
Interest14.6% p.a.
Max HoldUnlimited
BEST
Groww
24.89%
Margin Required
Leverage4.0x
You Pay2,489
You Get₹10,000
Interest14.95% p.a.
Max HoldUnlimited
Dhan
Not Available

LTI Mindtree — Complete Broker Comparison

ParameterUpstoxZerodhaGroww
MTF Margin29.24%24.9%24.89%
Leverage3.4x4.0x4.0x
You Pay (per ₹1L)29,24024,90024,890
Broker Funds (per ₹1L)70,76075,10075,110
Interest Rate (p.a.)18.25%14.6%14.95%
Daily Interest Cost₹20 per ₹40,000 slab/day₹40 per lakh/day₹41 per lakh/day
Brokerage0.1% or ₹20/order (whichever is lower)0.3% or ₹20/order (whichever is lower)₹20 per order (flat)
Pledge Charges₹20 per stock (one-time)₹15 + GST per ISINAuto-pledged (included)
Max Holding Period365 daysUnlimited (maintain margins daily)Unlimited (maintain margins)
Max Borrowing Limit₹25 lakhNo 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 falls below requirement

Groww offers the best margin of 24.89% for LTM, while Upstox requires 29.24% — a difference of 4.3 percentage points.

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

Upstox
Your capital29,240
Broker funds70,760
Daily interest35
30-day cost1,061
Annual cost12,914
Zerodha
Your capital24,900
Broker funds75,100
Daily interest30
30-day cost901
Annual cost10,965
Groww
Your capital24,890
Broker funds75,110
Daily interest31
30-day cost923
Annual cost11,229

* 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 LTM with MTF?

If you invest
10,000
Stock value you hold40,177
Groww funds30,177
Margin used24.89%
If you invest
50,000
Stock value you hold2,00,884
Groww funds1,50,884
Margin used24.89%
If you invest
1,00,000
Stock value you hold4,01,768
Groww funds3,01,768
Margin used24.89%

Frequently Asked Questions — LTM MTF

What is the MTF margin for LTM?

Upstox: 29.24%, Zerodha: 24.9%, Groww: 24.89%. The lowest margin is 24.89% on Groww, meaning you only need to pay ₹2489 to buy ₹10,000 worth of LTI Mindtree shares.

Which broker is cheapest for LTM MTF?

For margin percentage, Groww offers the lowest at 24.89% (4.0x 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 LTM 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 LTM on margin?

Yes, LTI Mindtree (LTM) is available for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) on Upstox, Zerodha, Groww. 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 LTM 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 LTM?

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 LTM?

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 LTM 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 LTI Mindtree (LTM) Margin Trading

LTI Mindtree (LTM) is listed on the NSE and is eligible for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) across 3 major Indian brokers: Upstox, Zerodha, Groww. MTF allows you to buy LTM shares by paying only a fraction of the total value, with the broker financing the rest.

Currently, Groww offers the best MTF margin of 24.89% for LTM. This means you can buy ₹1,00,000 worth of LTI Mindtree shares by paying just ₹24,890, with Groww funding the remaining ₹75,110.

MTF Interest Rates for LTM — Broker Comparison

The cost of holding LTM 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 LTM 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 LTM 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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