If IIFL doesn’t allow intraday trading in a script, can I trade it personally through another broker?

If IIFL doesn’t allow intraday trading in a script, can I trade it personally through another broker?

No, as an AP (Authorised Person), you are not permitted to hold trading or demat accounts with any other broker. All personal and client-related trading activities must be conducted through IIFL only, in accordance with regulatory and internal compliance policies. 

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