Comment on Basics on Options Shorting/Writing
Shan, it is 0.01% of the contract value (not premium value). So if you buy 100 nifty 8500 calls at Rs 20, the contract value is Rs 8.5lks and premium value is Rs 2000. This is 0.01% of Rs 8.5lks (Rs 85) or Rs 20 whichever is lower.