Articles in “Market Structure” category
37 articles.
2026 (37)
- How to fix an intraday position not auto-squared-off
If your intraday MIS or CO position is not auto-squared-off at the Zerodha cut-off, it converts to delivery or NRML overnight. Why it happens and what to do.
- Kite order nudges explained
Every order-placement nudge Kite shows: order slicing, surveillance measures, promoter-pledged shares, ESM, price-versus-LTP, and the illiquid-contract alert, …
- Market price protection in ATO (Alert Triggers Order)
Market price protection in an Alert Triggers Order (ATO) converts the auto-placed market order into a protected limit order when an alert fires, capping …
- Market price protection on the Kite order window
Market protection on the Kite order window converts a market order into a protected limit order beyond a set percentage cap, guarding against freak fills.
- MIS and CO positions when circuit limits are hit
When a stock locks at its circuit limit, intraday MIS and cover order positions cannot be squared off and convert to delivery, exposing you to auction …
- Special pre-open session on IPO listing day
The special pre-open session on IPO listing day: the call-auction window that discovers the listing price, the equilibrium-price logic, and day-one price bands.
- Zerodha Bulletin, Pulse and the trading-holiday calendar
Bulletin carries Zerodha's circulars and market holidays, Pulse aggregates financial news, and the holiday calendar lists NSE and BSE trading off-days for 2026.
- Block deal vs bulk deal on Zerodha
Block deals (large negotiated trades in a special window) vs bulk deals (large open-market trades exceeding threshold). Explains the difference.
- BSE Sensex options trading hours
Trading hours for BSE Sensex and Bankex options including weekly and monthly expiry sessions. Explains the BFO segment hours and the differences from NSE Nifty …
- Circuit filters on NSE and BSE
Circuit filters (price bands) on NSE and BSE limit daily price movement for individual scrips and indices. Explains the 2%, 5%, 10%, 20% bands, the index …
- Circuit limits / price bands
Circuit limits (price bands) cap a scrip's daily price movement at 2%, 5%, 10%, or 20%. Explains the framework and trader impact. Cross-references the detailed …
- DVR shares on Kite
DVR (Differential Voting Rights) shares trade on Kite with the DVR suffix. Explains the structure, why companies issue them, and trading considerations.
- EGRs (Electronic Gold Receipts) on Zerodha
Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) are gold-backed instruments tradable on NSE / BSE. Explains the framework and how Zerodha clients can access them.
- Exchange margin types (SPAN, ELM, Adhoc, VAR)
The four main exchange margin types in India: SPAN (Standard Portfolio Analysis of Risk), ELM (Extreme Loss Margin), Adhoc margin, and VAR (Value at Risk). …
- Freak trade square-off on Zerodha
When a freak trade triggers an exchange-mandated square-off, how Zerodha handles it. Covers the framework and the user's options.
- Illiquid stocks SEBI rules
SEBI's rules for trading illiquid stocks: periodic call auction, T2T settlement, higher margin. Explains the framework and trader implications.
- Intraday auto square-off timings (MIS)
Auto square-off timings for intraday MIS positions on Zerodha across equity, F&O, currency, commodity. Plan exits before the system squares your positions.
- Large / mid / small-cap classification at Zerodha
Per SEBI, large-cap = top 100 by market cap; mid-cap = 101-250; small-cap = 251+. Zerodha and Kite apply the same classification.
- Listing-day trading hours
Trading hours and rules on a stock's listing day (the day shares first trade on NSE / BSE after an IPO). Covers special pre-open, circuit relaxation, and order …
- Market-wide circuit breakers
Index-level circuit breakers halt entire market trading on extreme moves. Triggered at 10%, 15%, 20% index moves. Explains the framework.
- NSE / BSE group meanings (EQ, BE, BZ, T)
Group classifications on NSE and BSE: EQ (equity), BE (book entry), BZ (specific surveillance), T (trade-to-trade). Explains each and trading implications.
- NSE BZ category explained
The BZ category is a BSE-specific surveillance grouping for stocks under specific restrictions. Explains the criteria and trading rules.
- Order placement delays at market open
Why order placement may be delayed in the first few minutes after market open at 09:15. Explains the system load, the broker queue, and typical resolution.
- Partly-paid shares on Kite
Partly-paid shares (where investors paid part of face value, balance due later) trade on Kite with a PP suffix. Explains the structure and trading …
- Penny stock block (nudge) on Kite
Kite shows a nudge warning when you try to buy / sell penny stocks (very low-priced scrips). Explains the nudge and the rationale.
- Post-market session on Zerodha
The post-market closing session on NSE / BSE runs from 15:40 to 16:00 IST. Explains how orders work in this special window and the closing-price mechanic.
- Pre-market zero bids meaning
When a scrip shows zero bids in the pre-open session, what it means: no buy interest at the indicative price, or no orders received yet. Explains both.
- Pre-open session orders on Zerodha
How to place orders during the NSE / BSE pre-open session (09:00 to 09:15 IST) on Zerodha Kite. Covers order types, the call-auction mechanic, and timing.
- SM / M symbols (NSE Emerge / BSE SME)
Stocks listed on NSE Emerge or BSE SME segment carry SM / M symbols. Covers the SME platform, trading rules, and difference from main exchange listings.
- Suspended stock holdings on Zerodha
What happens to your Zerodha holdings when a stock is suspended from trading. Covers the lock-in, value implications, and recovery path.
- T2T (Trade-to-Trade) stocks on Zerodha
T2T (Trade-to-Trade) stocks must be settled by delivery. Zerodha applies the exchange T2T list; MIS orders rejected. Cross-references the full T2T rules …
- Upper / lower circuit on Zerodha trading
When a stock hits upper or lower circuit on Zerodha, trading effectively pauses at that price. Explains the mechanics and exit options.
- What is stock suspension, process and impact
Stock suspension is when an exchange halts trading in a scrip. Explains the triggers, the SEBI process, and the impact on holders.
- Zerodha holiday list 2026
List of trading holidays on NSE, BSE and MCX for calendar year 2026, applicable to all Zerodha clients. Covers equity, F&O, currency and commodity segments. …
- Zerodha market timings
Trading hours across all segments accessed via Zerodha: equity (NSE/BSE), F&O, currency derivatives, commodity (MCX). Includes pre-open, normal, and closing …
- Zerodha Muhurat trading 2026
The special one-hour Muhurat trading session on Diwali (Laxmi Pujan) day in 2026 on NSE, BSE and MCX. Explains the timing, ceremonial significance, and how to …
- Zerodha pre-market session timings
The pre-market (pre-open) session on NSE and BSE runs from 09:00 to 09:15 IST. Explains the order collection, matching, and indicative opening price for the …