{"id":11548,"date":"2026-05-13T09:19:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T09:19:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/?p=11548"},"modified":"2026-05-12T08:00:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:00:37","slug":"intraday-trading-india-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/fno\/intraday-trading-india-beginners-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Intraday Trading India: Complete Beginner’s Guide 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Intraday<\/figure>\n\n\n

Intraday trading means buying and selling a financial instrument within the same trading session, every position must be closed before 3:30 PM IST. This guide covers everything a beginner needs before placing their first intraday trade on Lemonn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Intraday Trading?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you place an intraday (MIS: Margin Intraday Square-off) order on Lemonn, you commit to closing that position the same day. If you forget, your broker auto-squares off the position at around 3:20 PM at market price, which can be unfavorable. Always close manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intraday vs Delivery Trading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Feature<\/strong><\/th>Intraday<\/strong><\/th>Delivery<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Holding Period<\/td>Same day; close by 3:30 PM<\/td>Days, months, or years<\/td><\/tr>
Leverage Available<\/td>5x to 10x typically<\/td>No leverage on delivery<\/td><\/tr>
Risk Level<\/td>High; amplified by leverage<\/td>Medium<\/td><\/tr>
Brokerage on Lemonn<\/td>Rs.0<\/td>Rs.0<\/td><\/tr>
Tax Treatment<\/td>Speculative business income (slab rate)<\/td>STCG 20% or LTCG 12.5%<\/td><\/tr>
Capital Recommended<\/td>Rs.25,000 minimum<\/td>Any amount<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Hard Truth About Intraday Trading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A SEBI study found approximately 70% of intraday traders lose money over a one-year period. Primary reasons: over-trading, ignoring stop-losses, lack of a defined strategy, and emotional decision-making. Intraday trading rewards discipline and punishes impulsiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Need to Start<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Demat and trading account on Lemonn: zero account opening fee, zero AMC<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Minimum capital Rs.10,000; recommended Rs.25,000 for proper risk management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Reliable internet connection with mobile data backup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Charting platform: Lemonn’s built-in charts or TradingView<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Basic understanding of technical analysis and candlestick patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    How Intraday Leverage Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Lemonn provides intraday margin, typically 5x to 10x your capital. If you have Rs.10,000, you can take positions worth Rs.50,000 to Rs.1,00,000. This magnifies both gains and losses equally. A 2% adverse move on a 10x leveraged position means a 20% loss on your actual capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Best Intraday Trading Times<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Time Window<\/strong><\/th>Market Activity<\/strong><\/th>Recommended Action<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    9:15 \u2013 9:30 AM<\/td>Opening volatility, gap openings, news reactions<\/td>Watch only; do NOT trade<\/td><\/tr>
    9:30 \u2013 10:30 AM<\/td>Trend establishes, volumes are highest<\/td>Best entry window<\/td><\/tr>
    10:30 AM \u2013 12:00 PM<\/td>Good momentum continues with cleaner setups<\/td>Trade with established trend<\/td><\/tr>
    12:00 \u2013 2:00 PM<\/td>Lunch consolidation, low volume, choppy movement<\/td>Avoid new positions<\/td><\/tr>
    2:00 \u2013 3:15 PM<\/td>Second opportunity window, institutional squaring begins<\/td>Selective entries only<\/td><\/tr>
    3:15 \u2013 3:30 PM<\/td>Auto square-off zone, dangerous last-minute volatility<\/td>Close ALL positions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Step-by-Step: Your First Intraday Trade on Lemonn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Log in to Lemonn and go to the Stocks section<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Search for a liquid large-cap stock (HDFC Bank, Reliance, Infosys)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Tap Buy and select order type MIS (Margin Intraday Square-off)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Set quantity and limit price: use limit order for better price control<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Place a stop-loss order immediately after your buy executes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Monitor the trade and close manually before 3:15 PM<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      FAQs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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      Can I do intraday with Rs.1,000?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Technically yes, but not recommended. With Rs.1,000 and 5x leverage you can trade Rs.5,000 – too small to manage risk properly. Start with at least Rs.10,000.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      What happens if my intraday position is auto-squared off?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Lemonn closes your position at market price and charges a square-off fee. The resulting profit or loss is credited\/debited to your account.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Is intraday trading profitable for beginners?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Most beginners lose money initially. Treat your first 6 months as a learning phase; trade small, keep a trade journal, and focus on risk management over profits.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Can I do intraday on ETFs?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      No. ETFs settle on T+1. Only equity shares listed on NSE and BSE are eligible for MIS intraday orders.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      What is the best stock for intraday trading?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      Nifty 50 stocks with high daily volumes; HDFC Bank, Reliance, Infosys, TCS, ICICI Bank are the safest choices for beginners. Avoid illiquid small-caps.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Intraday trading means buying and selling a financial instrument within the same trading session, every position must be closed before 3:30 PM IST. This guide covers everything a beginner needs before placing their first intraday trade on Lemonn. What Is Intraday Trading? When you place an intraday (MIS: Margin Intraday Square-off) order on Lemonn, you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":11549,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_ayudawp_aiss_exclude":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fno"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11548"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11565,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11548\/revisions\/11565"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lemonn.co.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}