Intraday Leverage & Auto Square-Off Timings

Here’s a quick snapshot of the intraday (MIS) leverage available across different segments on ArihantPlus.

Intraday Leverage Details

Segment	Leverage / Margin Requirement
Equity (Cash)	Up to 5X leverage (minimum 20% margin of trade value, subject to stock volatility and exchange margins such as VaR, ELM & adhoc margins)
Index F&O	1X leverage (100% of NRML margin – SPAN + Exposure)
Stock F&O	1X leverage (100% of NRML margin – SPAN + Exposure)
Currency Futures	1X leverage (100% of NRML margin – SPAN + Exposure)
Commodity Futures	1X leverage (100% of NRML margin – SPAN + Exposure)

You can check the exact MIS and NRML margin requirements anytime using our Margin Calculator.

Auto Square-Off Timings

All open intraday positions are automatically squared off by our system as per the timelines below:

Segment	Auto Square-Off Time
Equity (Cash)	3:25 PM
Equity & Index Derivatives	3:26 PM
Commodities	10 minutes before market close

Important Notes

Cover Orders (CO) are available only for NSE equity trades.
Intraday leverage on MIS/CO orders may be reduced or withdrawn during the day based on market volatility, as decided by our Risk Management team.
Auto square-off timings may also change during volatile market conditions. Any updates will be reflected here.
Lower leverage or restrictions on CO during high-volatility periods are implemented to help manage risk and protect traders.

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26 Feb 2026

Alert

Update on Physical Settlement in Stock F&O Contracts

From the upcoming expiry, full contract value funding is mandatory for positions resulting in physical settlement. If funds are not available, positions will be squared off before expiry, and any losses or charges will be borne by the client.

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