Estimate the margin required to take a leveraged position in a stock. SEBI's peak-margin rules limit intraday equity leverage to 5x for most stocks — this means 20% of the trade value must be in your account.
About the Margin Calculator
Leverage multiplies both gains and losses. With 5x leverage, a 5% adverse move wipes out 25% of your margin. SEBI introduced peak-margin reporting from Dec 2020, significantly reducing the leverage brokers can offer compared to earlier years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What leverage do brokers currently offer?
SEBI's rules cap intraday equity leverage at approximately 5x (20% margin) for most stocks. F&O positions have their own SPAN + exposure margin requirements.
What happens if my margin falls below requirement?
The broker issues a margin call and may auto-square off your position if you don't add funds in time — usually within the same trading session.