What is Margin and why do I need to maintain it?

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HomeFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)Security & complianceRisk Management Surveillance (RMS)What is Margin and why do I need to maintain it?

Margin is the amount of money or collateral required to take a trading position.

When you trade in:

  • F&O
  • Commodities
  • Equity

You must maintain required margin as per Exchange rules.

If sufficient margin is not available, orders may be rejected or open positions may be squared off.