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How much margin is blocked by Kotak Securities while taking a buy option position in derivatives?

For the buy option position, Kotak Securities will block the entire premium amount. i.e. Lot Size * Premium.

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For buy option position, Kotak Securities will block the entire premium amount. i.e. Lot Size*Premium.

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