What is margin liquidation?
Margin Liquidation is the forced sale of securities or closure of trading positions by a broker when an investor fails to maintain the required margin, resulting in a margin shortfall that is not rectified within the prescribed time.
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How margin call is initiated?
Margin Call – Clients are requires to maintain minimum upfront margin as described by exchange and IIFL Risk policy at end of day in approved stocks of IIFL. For unapproved stocks client need to pay 100% margin. Failing to this, clients are marked in ...
How fixed deposit from ledger will be treated?
In case you have opted for fixed deposit from ledger, any unutilized margin on the day of settlement payout will lead to liquidation of fixed deposit. Interest rate will be reduced based on tenor and Prematurity penalty will be applicable.
Circular Number : 23-03-2026
Important: Margin & Haircut Revision – Action Required
What is maintenance margin?
Initial margin collected in the form of cash and used for pay-in obligation.
Circular Number : 02-03-2026
Calendar Spread margin benefit for Single Stock Derivatives on expiry day