Persistent Systems Limited (PERSISTENT) - MTF Margin Comparison
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Persistent Systems Limited results, Q1 FY27
Quarter ended 2026-06-30PERSISTENT reported revenue of Rs 4,303 crore in Q1 FY27, which rose 29.1% from the same quarter a year earlier. Net profit was Rs 483 crore, rose 13.7% year on year. EBITDA margin stood at 17.8%.
| Metric | Q1 FY27 | QoQ | YoY | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 4,303.23 Cr | +6.1% | +29.1% | 3,333.59 |
| EBITDA | 767.53 Cr | -4.2% | +15.2% | 666.26 |
| EBITDA margin | 17.8% | -10.1% | -11.0% | 20.0% |
| Net profit | 483.04 Cr | -8.7% | +13.7% | 424.94 |
| EPS | 30.51 | -9.1% | +12.1% | 27.21 |
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 - PERSISTENT
Persistent Systems Limited - Complete Broker Comparison
| Parameter | Upstox | Zerodha | Groww | Dhan | Kotak Neo | Paytm Money | Pocketful | Anand Rathi | Bajaj Broking | Share India |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTF Margin | 28.61% | 27.30% | 27.62% | 25.07% | 25.13% | 25.38% | 32.57% | 32.07% | 26.00% | 32.41% |
| Leverage | 3.5x | 3.7x | 3.6x | 4.0x | 4.0x | 3.9x | 3.1x | 3.1x | 3.8x | 3.1x |
| You Pay (per ₹1L) | ₹28,610 | ₹27,300 | ₹27,620 | ₹25,070 | ₹25,130 | ₹25,380 | ₹32,570 | ₹32,070 | ₹26,000 | ₹32,410 |
| Broker Funds (per ₹1L) | ₹71,390 | ₹72,700 | ₹72,380 | ₹74,930 | ₹74,870 | ₹74,620 | ₹67,430 | ₹67,930 | ₹74,000 | ₹67,590 |
| Interest Rate (p.a.) | 18.25% | 14.6% | 14.95% | 12.49% | 9.69% | 11.99% | 5.99% | 9.99% | 11.99% | 9.99% |
| Daily Interest Cost | ₹20 per ₹40,000 slab/day | ₹40 per lakh/day | ₹41 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 | 0.05% p.a. | 0.3% or Rs. 40 per lakh | 0.1% per order | Considering 4X margins in cash | ₹318.40 @ 9.69% p.a. | 2.5% of trade value or ₹20 (whichever is lower) | ₹29 | 0.049% per day | 0.2% on Delivery | ₹20* For F&O Trade |
| Pledge Charges | 0.01% p.a. | Payment gateway charges ₹9 + GST | ₹20 per order | NIL | ₹20 + GST per ISIN | ₹20/- per Transaction (including ₹5 CDSL charges) | null | Nil | per ISIN | 20% upfront margin of the transaction value |
| Max Holding Period | Unlimited (maintain margins) | Unlimited (maintain margins) | 365 days | Unlimited (maintain margins) | 30 days | 30 days | Unlimited (maintain margins) | 365 days | 365 days | Unlimited (maintain margins) |
| Max Borrowing Limit | ₹25 lakh | No published limit | 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 falls below requirement | 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 25.07% for PERSISTENT, while Pocketful requires 32.57% - a difference of 7.50 percentage points. With Dhan you put up ₹7,500 less upfront per ₹1 lakh of position - and borrow that much more, on which daily MTF interest accrues.
PERSISTENT MTF Interest Cost Calculator (per ₹1 Lakh Investment)
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About Persistent Systems Limited (PERSISTENT) Margin Trading
Persistent Systems Limited (PERSISTENT) is listed on the NSE and is eligible for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) across 10 major Indian brokers: Upstox, Zerodha, Groww, Dhan, Kotak Neo, Paytm Money, Pocketful, Anand Rathi, Bajaj Broking, Share India. MTF allows you to buy PERSISTENT shares by paying only a fraction of the total value, with the broker financing the rest.
Currently, Dhan offers the best MTF margin of 25.07% for PERSISTENT. This means you can buy ₹1,00,000 worth of Persistent Systems Limited shares by paying just ₹25,070, with Dhan funding the remaining ₹74,930.
MTF Interest Rates for PERSISTENT - Broker Comparison
The cost of holding PERSISTENT 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 PERSISTENT 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 PERSISTENT 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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