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Why is a nudge displayed mentioning that 100% of the funds from the sale of holdings can be used for other trades?

This nudge appears because of a regulatory change that became effective on 7th October 2024. This change allows you to use 100% of the proceeds from selling your holdings for other trades on the same day, instead of the previous 80% limit.


What changed

  • Before: When you sold shares worth ₹1,00,000, only ₹80,000 was available on the same day for further trades. You had to wait until the next day to access the remaining ₹20,000.
  • After: When you sell shares worth ₹1,00,000, you can now use the entire ₹1,00,000 for further trades on the same day.

Regulatory changes comparison

Action Changes applicable after upfront and peak margin norm implementation After the recent regulatory change
Stocks sold from demat holdings Only 80% of the proceeds can be used to buy stocks or trade in F&O. The balance 20% will be available for trade from the next trading day. 100% of the sale proceeds can be used to buy stocks or trade in F&O
Stocks sold from T1 holdings (i.e. BTST) 100% of the proceeds can be used to buy other stocks or trade in F&O from the next day onwards.
No changes
Intraday profits earned The earnings cannot be used until they are settled by the Exchanges, i.e., T+1 day. No changes
Options sold Proceeds can be used only to buy options in the same segment, i.e., sell credit for stock options cannot be used to buy currency options. No changes
Hedged Position First, exit the higher risk/margin position if adequate margins are not available since margin requirements will be monitored intraday, and shortfalls may lead to a penalty. No changes

If you have an NRI Non-PIS account, you can use only 75% of the sale proceeds for trading or investing on the selling day. You will receive the remaining 25% on the next trading day.

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