Why is higher than usual margin blocked for my F&O trades close to expiry?

Why is higher than usual margin blocked for my F&O trades close to expiry?

Why is higher than usual margin blocked for my F&O trades close to expiry?

As F&O contracts come close to the day of expiry, the margin required to be deposited (as specified by the exchanges) also goes up. For that reason, the margin blocked close to expiry also goes up.

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