How is interest calculated for Margin Trading Facility (MTF) transactions, and what should I know about the process?

When trading under Margin Trading Facility (MTF), interest is charged on the Funded Amount provided by Lakshmishree.

  • Interest Rate: 18% PA on the borrowed amount.
     
  • Calculation Starts from T+1 day (one day after purchase settlement).
     
  • Interest is Charged Daily until the funds are repaid.
     

Example:

Suppose a trader Buys stocks worth ₹1,00,000 under MTF.

They pay ₹30,000 from their own funds, and Lakshmishree funds ₹70,000.
If the trader holds the stock for 5 days, the interest will be calculated as:

₹70,000 × (18 ÷ 365) × 5 = ₹172.60

Thus, ₹172.60 will be the interest charged for 5 days.

Traders should carefully track their MTF positions to avoid paying unnecessary high interest.

Note: MTF requirements must be properly taken care of to avoid liquidation and margin shortfall.