Markets
Margin Calculator
Estimate the margin required to take a leveraged position in a stock.
About the Margin Calculator
Margin trading lets you control a position larger than your capital: with 5x leverage, ₹20,000 of margin controls ₹1,00,000 of stock. The margin required is simply the total exposure divided by the leverage your broker offers for that instrument.
Remember that leverage magnifies losses exactly as much as gains — a 5% adverse move on 5x leverage wipes out 25% of your margin.
Frequently asked questions
What leverage do brokers offer for intraday equity?
SEBI's peak-margin rules cap intraday equity leverage at 5x (20% margin) for most stocks.
What happens if my margin falls short?
The broker issues a margin call and can square off your position automatically if you don't add funds in time.