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Peak margin

Peak margin rules require clients to meet margin based on peak intraday exposure snapshots under the current SEBI and exchange framework.

Exchanges take multiple intraday snapshots to assess whether positions were adequately margined.

Brokers collect upfront margins so clients stay compliant across those snapshots.

Shortfalls can attract penalty reporting even if the position is flat by close.

Exact snapshot counts and penalty mechanics follow the prevailing exchange and SEBI margin circulars.

Part of the Market Pulse Term of the Day series — factual market vocabulary, not investment advice.