Why is my margin requirement showing zero?

Why is my margin requirement showing zero in the order window?

If you see a zero margin requirement while placing an options buy order in FYERS, it's usually because of the premium you’ve already received from selling options. The system intelligently uses this credit to offset the margin requirement for new trades.

When does margin show as zero?

Here are the common scenarios:

  1. Premium from Fresh Options Sell
    1. Example: You sell options and receive ₹20,000 premium.
    2. You place a new buy order requiring ₹18,000.
    3. Since the required margin is less than the premium, the order window shows zero margin required.
  2. Premium from Closed Intraday Options
    1. Example: You earned ₹15,000 from intraday option selling.
    2. New buy order needs ₹10,000.
    3. Margin required shows as zero because your previous premium covers it.
  3. Premium from Closing Carry Forward Options
    1. Example: You closed an overnight options position and received ₹18,000 premium.
    2. You place a new order needing ₹12,000.
    3. Margin requirement displays zero.

What if my new order exceeds the premium?

If your new order’s margin requirement is more than the premium received, the difference is shown and will be debited from your available funds.

Example:

  1. Premium received: ₹20,000
  2. New order margin needed: ₹25,000
  3. Displayed margin: ₹5,000 (₹25,000 - ₹20,000)
The zero margin display doesn’t mean no funds are involved—it simply reflects your net margin position after premium credit is applied.

What if...

ScenarioOutcome
Margin shows zeroPremium received exceeds order margin requirement
Order requires more than premiumOnly the excess will be shown and deducted from available balance
No premium availableFull margin is shown and required for the order

Last updated: 25 Jun 2025