A Good Till Date (GTD) order is a time-limited standing order to buy or sell a security at a specified price that remains active until a specific expiry date chosen by the investor, after which it is automatically cancelled if not executed. It combines the persistence of a GTC order with a defined time boundary, giving investors more control over how long their order remains in the market. GTD orders are useful when an investor has a view on a security that is time-sensitive — for example, wanting to buy a stock before its quarterly results without committing to an indefinite open order. They are supported by most Indian brokers within the timeframes permitted by exchange guidelines.