Zerodha Unlocks Trader Funds Faster Post-Expiry

Zerodha has announced a significant policy change effective December 11, 2025, enabling the immediate release of margins blocked for equity F&O positions. This update allows traders to access and deploy these funds in the commodity derivatives segment on the same evening after market close.

Previously, traders faced delays in accessing excess margins tied to expired equity F&O contracts, often waiting until the next trading day. The new process, operational by approximately 4 pm post-expiry, leverages Zerodha's unified ledger structure, facilitating fund flow across equity, F&O, currency, and commodity segments, subject to exchange rules.

While this change enhances fund utilization for intraday and expiry-day traders, core margin requirements and regulatory settlement timelines remain unaffected. The update primarily targets the speed of margin availability for expired positions, streamlining operations for active derivatives traders.