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    Buy Now Pay Later MTF

    What happens if there is a margin shortfall in my MTF position with ICICI Direct?

    A margin shortfall in your MTF position can occur due to various reasons, such as:

    • Stock hitting upper or lower circuit, preventing square-off
    • Increase in VaR/ELM margins
    • Adverse price movement increasing margin requirement
    • Any other change in margin norms or position value

    If a margin shortfall occurs, you must take one of the following actions by the end of the same trading day:

    • Add Margin: Deposit the required funds to clear the shortfall
    • Convert to Delivery (CTD): Convert the position to delivery

    If no action is taken by EODICICI Direct will forcefully convert the position to delivery on the next trading day as per their policy.

    Even after CTD, your account may still show a margin shortfall or negative limit. In such cases, ICICI Direct can recover it by:

    • Squaring off other MTF positions, or
    • Selling shares available in your demat account

    The sale proceeds will automatically be used to clear the negative limit.

    How does MTF Work? Who should use MTF? How to monitor your MTF positions for margin shortfall? What are the costs involved while transacting in Pay Later- MTF? What is the interest rate charged for taking position in MTF? How long can I hold my stock/positions in MTF? What is the margin required for creating positions in MTF? Is the margin required for buying the stock, same whether we use cash or limits from Shares as Margin? On what amount is the interest charged while transacting through Pay Later – MTF? Why are my MTF shares not shown in Demat Holdings on ICICI Direct? Impact of Stock Split on your MTF Position in BEML Limited Why has margin been released from my MTF position? What will happen if my outstanding MTF interest is not paid? Why can’t I convert my MTF positions to Delivery (CTD)?