What is a lot size?
Lot size is the minimum number of or units you must buy or sell in one . It varies depending on what you’re trading.
Lot Sizes by Product Type
| Product Type | What it Means | Example |
| Equity (/) | No lot size. You can buy starting from 1 . | Buy 1, 10, or 100 shares—your choice. |
| Minimum number of shares you must apply for. You can only apply in multiples. | 1 lot = 50 shares → Apply for 50, 100… | |
| Futures & Options | Fixed lot size defined by the exchange. You must trade in lots only. | Nifty = 1 lot = 75 units, Reliance = 1 lot = 500 units |
Note: Lot sizes in and F&O are fixed and vary for each stock or contract. You can check the current lot size on the NSE or BSE website.
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