When an MTF position is converted, the ledger is updated to reflect the release of the blocked margin and the adjustment made for the converted position value. These entries help explain how the funds are accounted for in the client’s ledger after the conversion is processed.
If you notice multiple ledger entries after converting an MTF position, this is expected as part of the adjustment process.
After an MTF position is converted, two ledger changes take place:
1) The blocked margin is released
The margin that was initially blocked for the MTF position is released and credited back to the client’s ledger balance. This credit reflects the release of funds that were earlier held as margin for the MTF trade.
2) The converted position value is debited
After the margin is released, the total value of the converted position is debited from the ledger under the narration “MTF Manual Fund Release.” This debit entry reflects the adjustment made for the converted position as part of the conversion process.
What you will see in the ledger
- a credit entry for the released MTF margin, and
- a debit entry for the total converted position value under “MTF Manual Fund Release”.
Ledger entries shown for MTF trades and their meaning:
The following ledger entries will appear when a client trades in MTF:
- MTF Funding Date: 03/11/2025 (T+1): This represents the funding entry posted to the client’s ledger on the T+1 day.
- MTF Fund Release Setl: ***** On 30/10/2025 (T+1): This is the funding reversal entry recorded in the client’s ledger on the T+1 day.
- FUND TRANSFER FROM NSECASH To MTF: This narration appears whenever there is an initial margin block or any margin adjustment related to MTF.
- By Weekly Process MTF Interest Charges For Period: This entry reflects the MTF interest charges, which are posted to the client’s ledger at the end of the day every Monday.
Both entries are part of the same conversion process. The credit entry reflects the release of blocked margin, while the debit entry reflects the adjustment for the total value of the converted position.
What If...
| Scenario | What it means |
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| What if I notice the narration “MTF Manual Fund Release” in the ledger? | This narration is used for the debit entry posted after the MTF position is converted. It represents the debit of the total value of the converted position as part of the ledger adjustment. |
| What if the debit entry appears higher than the margin amount that was released? | The two entries may represent different values. The credit entry reflects the blocked margin amount that was released, while the debit entry is posted for the total value of the converted position. |
| What if I want to verify whether the ledger entries are linked to my MTF conversion? | You can review the ledger for the corresponding entries after the conversion: a credit for margin release and a debit with the narration “MTF Manual Fund Release.” Together, these indicate the ledger impact of the conversion. |
| Where can I check the MTF ledger? | Currently, the MTF ledger is not accessible on the client’s end. The client can reach out to the support team to get the details.
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Last updated: 02 Apr 2026
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