Physical Delivery in F&O

Is there any delivery margin required for keeping Futures and Options positions open till expiry in physical stocks?

Delivery margins are applicable only on ITM long Call & long Put option open positions from expiry - N days (say 5 days defined at the discretion of I-Sec). For more details refer FAQs on Long Option Delivery Margin for Physically Settled Stocks. Please note, there is no Delivery margin required for keeping Futures (Buy/Sell) or Short Option positions open till expiry in physically settled stocks. However, as mentioned earlier, I-Sec reserves the right to square off your open position on or any time before expiry on a best effort basis post considering the liquidity and open interest in the contract. In case you have multiple Demat accounts you can follow the below process, in case of: a. Shares receivable (Buy) Position: You can opt the above mentioned online 'Choose Delivery' link on expiry day to give your request for Physical Delivery. b. Shares Payable (Sell) Position: In case you have multiple demat accounts and you wish to take delivery of your open position resulting in shares payable obligation, you have to give your delivery intent by calling us on 9321410550 on the expiry day by mentioning the demat account number which you wish to give for meeting the obligation and ensure to keep sufficient free shares in that particular demat account. Please note you will not be able to use the online 'Choose Delivery' link option in case of share payable position with multiple demat accounts. Kindly note in case of single demat account your physical delivery requests can be placed only online and will not be entertained in offline mode using the calling option.