Why was my F&O income proof rejected? What should I do now?
Your F&O (Futures & Options) income proof may be rejected if it does not meet regulatory or broker requirements. Common reasons include:
Common reasons for rejection:
- The document does not show sufficient income or net worth for F&O trading.
- Incorrect or outdated documents were uploaded.
- The document is unclear, incomplete, or cropped.
- Uploaded proof is not in your name.
- Bank statements do not show adequate balance or income source.
- Salary slips or ITRs do not meet the minimum eligibility criteria.
- The document format is not accepted (e.g., screenshots instead of PDFs).
Accepted income proofs:
You can re-submit any one of the following:
- Latest ITR acknowledgment
- Salary slips (last 3–6 months)
- Form 16
- Bank statement (last 6 months, stamped or PDF) with a minimum balance of 10,000
- Net worth certificate issued by a CA
- Holding statement with a minimum value 50000
What should you do now?
- Recheck the rejection reason shown in the app or shared via email.
- Upload valid and clear income proof that meets eligibility norms.
- Ensure the document is:
- Recent
- Complete
- In your name
- Clearly readable
- Submit the document again through the Arihant Plus app or customer support channel.
Important note:
- F&O activation is subject to SEBI regulations and internal risk checks. Approval is mandatory before trading in derivatives.
- Before uploading, double-check file clarity and eligibility to avoid delays or repeated rejections.
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