How-to MTF Order rejection

How to fix MTF buy order not allowed for the day (sell position)

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When MTF buy is blocked with “not allowed for the day, sell position” error, you have an open or recent sell on the same scrip that prevents the MTF buy from being placed today.

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Step-by-step procedure

Three steps per the procedure infobox.

Why blocked

The restriction prevents same-day round-tripping (sell then MTF buy) which can complicate settlement.

See also

External references

References

  1. Zerodha, MTF same-day order restrictions, support.zerodha.com.

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