National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) - MTF Margin Comparison
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MTF Margin Comparison - NSDL
National Securities Depository Ltd - Complete Broker Comparison
| Parameter | Kotak Neo |
|---|---|
| MTF Margin | 30.03% |
| Leverage | 3.3x |
| You Pay (per ₹1L) | ₹30,030 |
| Broker Funds (per ₹1L) | ₹69,970 |
| Interest Rate (p.a.) | 9.69% |
| Daily Interest Cost | ~₹27 per lakh/day |
| Brokerage | ₹20/order or 0.1% |
| Pledge Charges | ₹20 + GST per ISIN |
| Max Holding Period | No Time Limit |
| Max Borrowing Limit | No published limit |
| Auto Square-Off | Auto square-off on margin shortfall |
NSDL 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 National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) Margin Trading
National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) is listed on the NSE and is eligible for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) across 1 major Indian brokers: Kotak Neo. MTF allows you to buy NSDL 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 30.03% for NSDL. This means you can buy ₹1,00,000 worth of National Securities Depository Ltd shares by paying just ₹30,030, with Kotak Neo funding the remaining ₹69,970.
MTF Interest Rates for NSDL - Broker Comparison
The cost of holding NSDL 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 NSDL 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 NSDL 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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