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Can I carry out arbitrage trades between two exchanges?

Yes, you can carry out arbitrage trades between two exchanges due to the interoperability of exchanges.

Example Scenario

Assume you hold Reliance shares in your demat account and notice:

  • Reliance trades at ₹2604 on BSE
  • Reliance trades at ₹2600 on NSE

Your arbitrage strategy:

  1. Sell your Reliance shares on BSE at ₹2604
  2. Buy the same quantity of Reliance shares on NSE at ₹2600
  3. Earn ₹4 profit per share (excluding transaction costs)

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