Zerodha has announced a change in the way it handles margins on equity futures and options (F&O) expiry days, aiming to give traders faster access to their blocked funds. According to the update, margins that were previously held back after expiry, will now be released once the market closes, typically by 4 pm. This shift allows traders — especially those active in both the equity and commodity markets — to redeploy their capital more efficiently.
Update📢
We’re changing how we handle margins on equity F&O expiry day. Instead of keeping them blocked after expiry, margins will now be released after the market close (by 4 PM). That means if you trade commodities, you can use the released margins in the commodity segment.
— Zerodha (@zerodhaonline) December 11, 2025
The brokerage highlighted that the earlier release of margins will particularly benefit clients looking to transition into commodity trades after closing positions in equity derivatives. With faster fund availability, the movement between segments becomes smoother and more immediate.
On a LinkedIn post, Zerodha also reminded users about its single-ledger facility, which lets clients trade across both equity and commodity segments using the same pool of funds. The feature is designed to simplify capital management and reduce friction for active traders who operate in multiple markets.
Published on December 11, 2025
