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Zerodha BTST trading, Features, charges, margin

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Topics Covered

What is BTST in Zerodha?
Zerodha BTST Trade Order
Zerodha BTST Brokerage Charges
Zerodha BTST DP Charges
Zerodha BTST Margin/Leverage
Zerodha BTST Stocks
BTST Vs STBT
Zerodha BTST Penalty
Zerodha BTST Risks
Zerodha Trade@20
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to do BTST Trade in Zerodha Kite?−
2. How to convert MIS intraday positions to BTST in Zerodha?+
3. Does Zerodha allow BTST trading?+
4. What are the brokerage charges on Zerodha BTST trading?+
5. How much margin is available on BTST Zerodha Trading?+
6. What is the margin penalty on BTST in Zerodha Kite Nudge?+
7. Are there any DP charges on Zerodha BTST trading?+
8. Can I do STBT in Zerodha?+
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Key Facts

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Notice: With effect from 19 June 23, you cannot use the sale proceeds from the sale of T1 holdings (BTST trades) on the same day. Now, you can only use the funds once the shares are settled.
Once your order successfully gets placed, you can sell that shares on the immediate next day or (T+2) day.
As per SEBI’s regulation, no stock broker in India offers STBT trades.
BTST penalty in Zerodha may range from 0.50% to 1% depending upon the amount of margin shortfall.
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Click on the options (3 dotted lines) and then tap on the “Convert” option respective to the stock that you want to convert for BTST trade.
Once done, your intraday positions will be converted into CNC and now, you can sell the shares on the next day i.e. T+1 day.
As Zerodha offers free delivery trading hence, BTST trading in Zerodha is available for Free at 0 brokerage charges. However, you have to pay STT, exchange transaction charges, GST, stamp duty, and other charges.
Further, after the new upfront margin rules by SEBI, you have to pay Rs. 13.5 + 18% GST on BTST trades.
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Data Tables

Zerodha BTST Charges
BTST Buy Brokerage	Free
BTST Sell Brokerage	Free

Trading Day	Trading value	BTST Margin
T Day	Rs. 20,000	Rs. 12,000 (Rs.20,000*60%)
T+1 Day	Rs.30,000	Rs. 18,000 (Rs.30,000*60%)
	Total margin	Rs. 30,000

Margin Shortfall	Penalty rate
< Rs. 1 lakh and	0.5%
= Rs. 1 lakh and = 10% of applicable margin	1%

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