SAIL shares rise 19% in just two sessions. What’s triggering this sharp surge?SAIL shares surged 19% in two sessions as a heavy build-up of bearish derivative positions triggered a sharp short squeeze. Rising prices f...
14 May, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
A short squeeze or sentiment rally? Here's why SAIL shares surged 14% todayShares of Steel Authority of India (SAIL) jumped 14% on Wednesday, driven largely by a short squeeze as traders with heavy bearish derivati...
13 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Silver’s volatility in 2026: Macroeconomic drivers, speculative dynamics and investment implicationsSilver experienced a dramatic price plunge in 2026, falling from an all-time high to nearly $60 per ounce. This volatility stemmed from mac...
09 May, 2026, 10.07 AM IST
Gold to clinch $8,000 in just 5 years? Germany’s Deutsche Bank makes bold predictionGold's role in global reserves is set to grow. Deutsche Bank forecasts gold prices could reach $8,000 per ounce in five years. Central bank...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Crypto-backed mortgage explained: How are Bitcoin (BTC USD) and USDC stablecoins changing home financing with a new mortgage structure?Crypto-backed mortgage explained: Home financing is evolving as a new mortgage model allows buyers to use Bitcoin or USDC as collateral for...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Silver prices erase all 2026 gains to plunge Rs 2 lakh from January peak. Perfect time to buy?Silver prices have plunged nearly Rs 2 lakh from January highs, erasing all 2026 gains amid a stronger dollar, profit booking, and global r...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
The obvious risk no one is talking about in the stock market nowRising margin trading exposure in Indian equities could amplify downside risks amid market volatility. With the MTF book expanding sharply ...
24 Mar, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
Reserve Bank of India tightens broker funding norms: Will stock brokers feel the squeeze?A key change under the amendment is the shift toward fully secured funding for brokers. Going forward, only 100% secured funding will be pe...
14 Feb, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Bitcoin nears MicroStrategy 'margin call' priceIf the bitcoin price dropped below about $21,000 that would trigger a "margin call" or a demand for extra capital, MicroStrategy President ...
14 Jun, 2022, 01.31 PM IST
Wealthy facing margin calls show pitfalls of pledged sharesAdani and his family put up an additional $1.4 billion of shares as collateral on existing debt.
21 Mar, 2020, 12.48 PM IST
Crude futures bulls face margin callsBulls on crude futures contracts on MCX have faced a spate of margin calls over two days through Thursday.
10 Mar, 2017, 01.13 PM IST
Dollar borrowers face margin calls as Rupee slidesCorporates that borrowed cheap dollars to prune cost are now grappling with margin calls from lenders as the rupee continues to slide.
22 Jan, 2016, 04.45 AM IST
- NHPC promises to be a good long-term bet
NHPC recently saw its stock price nosedive, and though it has recovered a bit, it is still trading at 30% lower than the high of Rs 29.40 o...
18 Mar, 2013, 09.42 AM IST
NHPC, SJVN under selling pressure on margins callsHeavy selling pressure was seen in shares of NHPC and SJVN in early trade as margin calls of Kolkata-based traders got triggered, say deale...
04 Mar, 2013, 10.39 AM IST
- We may expect a stable, subdued market in next few days: Mitesh Thacker
You might get a stability or a subdued kind of a market for next two days but otherwise I do not think attempting long would be very advisa...
22 Sep, 2011, 04.34 PM IST
- Margin call - a dreaded term in the market
Scavengers on the Street are looking for information on pledged shares to make a killing at the first sign of a distress call.
21 Feb, 2011, 10.39 AM IST
Traders face margin calls as commodities tankPunters faced a spate of margin calls on Friday.
06 Feb, 2010, 12.09 AM IST