Nithin Kamath sounds alarm on rising MTF risks as leveraged bets surge despite flat marketsNithin Kamath warned that surging Margin Trading Facility (MTF) exposure, fueled by aggressive leveraged bets in illiquid mid and small-cap...
19 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Margin trading funding soars in April as traders come backEquity margin funding rebounded in April, with the average MTF book reaching ₹1.14 lakh crore, signaling renewed investor confidence after ...
19 May, 2026, 05.48 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
What do RBI’s new rules mean for investors in exchange and brokerage stocks?The RBI has tightened norms for bank loans to brokers and capital market intermediaries, mandating 100% collateral for credit facilities. T...
17 Feb, 2026, 05.52 AM IST
Margin trading book at record high in Nov, but growth rate dipsInvestor borrowing via Margin Trading Funding reached a record high in November. However, the growth rate decelerated compared to previous ...
18 Dec, 2025, 05.46 AM IST
Margin trading bets surge past Rs 1 lakh crore in value despite volatile marketJio Financial Services has been the most traded stock with borrowed funds from margin trading, with a combined amount financed of about ₹14...
03 Oct, 2025, 05.15 AM IST
Zerodha’s MTF gains 5% market share in 8 months; traders still in the green: Nithin KamathZerodha has captured 5% market share in the margin trading facility (MTF) segment since launching in December 2024. CEO Nithin Kamath noted...
02 Sep, 2025, 06.45 PM IST
Retail investors drive Margin Trading Funding to record high in August despite market hazeMargin Trading Funding (MTF) in India reached a record high in August, exceeding ₹96,000 crore, reflecting strong investor confidence despi...
06 Aug, 2025, 05.23 AM IST
Discount brokers board margin funding biz with revenue channels under lensDiscount brokers are increasingly entering the margin trade funding (MTF) space to diversify revenue streams as futures and options trading...
26 Sep, 2024, 08.18 AM IST
Sebi tweaks framework on margin trading facilitiesTo promote ease of doing business, markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday allowed securities funded through cash collateral to be considered a...
11 Sep, 2024, 07.08 PM IST
Explainer: Vijay Kedia stock, Adani Power among over 1,000 other scrips knocked out of acceptable NSE collateral list. What it meansThe NSE has revised criteria for securities used as collateral in margin trading. 1,010 stocks, including Adani Power and Yes Bank, will be...
16 Jul, 2024, 04.29 PM IST
Brokers' MTF hits record Rs 73,600 crore amid market highs, surging retail participationSebi's MTF framework mandates collateralising existing shares. Kotak Securities cautions investors on MTF investments amidst surging margin...
04 Jul, 2024, 11.59 AM IST
Retail investors play momentum with record margin fundingThe surge in risk-taking indicates that retail investors were euphoric, with the mid-cap and small-cap indices making new highs recently. T...
05 Jul, 2023, 05.59 AM IST
A welcome move to check misuse of client securitiesFurther, because of holding securities for different purposes in a single account, it was difficult for the regulator to monitor movement a...
13 Nov, 2019, 07.45 AM IST