Zerodha MTF Eligible stocks

MTF eligible stocks on Zerodha

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Stocks eligible for MTF on Zerodha (or any broker offering MTF) are determined by:

  • SEBI’s approved framework for MTF.
  • Exchange-published list of MTF-eligible scrips.
  • Broker’s internal approved list (may be narrower than the exchange’s).

Typical eligibility criteria

CriterionDetail
ListingListed on NSE / BSE
Market capGenerally large-cap and select mid-cap
LiquiditySufficient trading volume
Not under surveillanceNot on ASM / GSM Stage 2+
Not in T2T segmentStandard rolling settlement
F&O availabilityOften (not mandatory)

Excluded categories

ExcludedReason
ASM / GSM Stage 2+ scripsSurveilled; not eligible
Trade-to-Trade segmentT2T mechanics conflict
Penny stocksHigh risk
SME segmentLess liquid; restricted
Recently listed (less than 90 days)Liquidity uncertainty
Periodic Call Auction stocksSpecial trading rules

How to verify

To check if a specific stock is MTF-eligible on Zerodha:

  1. Zerodha’s MTF list on the broker’s website.
  2. NSE / BSE MTF approved list for the exchange-level eligibility.
  3. Try placing an MTF buy order on Kite; if rejected, the scrip is not eligible.

Why brokers maintain narrower lists

Even within SEBI’s approved framework, brokers (Zerodha included) may limit MTF to a subset:

  • Risk management discretion.
  • Focused on highest-quality scrips.
  • Reduces operational complexity.

For 2026 framework, the eligibility criteria have tightened across the industry.

Liquidity check

Even on the eligible list, liquidity matters:

  • A scrip on the eligibility list with thin trading is harder to manage as MTF (large position can move the price; exit harder).
  • Stick to top-100-by-market-cap MTF scrips for smooth execution.

See also

External references

References

  1. SEBI, MTF eligibility framework, sebi.gov.in.
  2. NSE India, MTF approved scrips, nseindia.com.
  3. Zerodha, MTF policy, zerodha.com.

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