https://v2.webnotes.in/tags/e-margin/Recent content in E-Margin on WebNotesHugoen-INWed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/mtf-vs-e-margin-difference/Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://v2.webnotes.in/mtf-vs-e-margin-difference/<p><strong>MTF (Margin Trading Facility)</strong> is the SEBI-regulated framework for broker-extended credit on equity delivery. <strong>e-margin</strong> is a historical / alternative leverage product offered by some brokers; SEBI&rsquo;s framework has largely standardised these under MTF.</p> <h2 id="comparison">Comparison</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th>Aspect</th> <th>MTF</th> <th>e-margin</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Regulator</td> <td>SEBI</td> <td>Pre-SEBI MTF framework</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Settlement</td> <td>T+1 with pledge</td> <td>T+1 with pledge</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Interest</td> <td>10-14% per annum</td> <td>Was similar</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Eligible stocks</td> <td>SEBI-approved list</td> <td>Broker-defined</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Current relevance</td> <td>Active</td> <td>Largely subsumed into MTF</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>Post the SEBI MTF framework formalisation, e-margin has been folded into MTF at most brokers.</p>