MTF book hits all-time high, soars 65% in May as retail investors step up leveraged bets

India's margin trading facility book grew 65% year-on-year in May 2026 to Rs 1.27 lakh crore, driven by retail participation.

Sebi proposes overhaul of Margin Trading Facility framework

New Delhi, Jun 18 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed a series of changes to the Margin Trading Facility (MTF) framework, including higher net-worth requirements for brokers, expanded ...

5paisa Launches Enhanced Demat Account With MTF Trading And Advanced Trading Tools

THANE, India – 11th June 2026 – 5paisa announced the launch of an enhanced demat account designed to support active ...

SEBI proposes stricter MTF norms, wider funding options for brokers

The regulator has proposed increasing the minimum net-worth requirement for brokers offering MTF to Rs 5 crore from Rs 3 crore. It has also suggested allowing brokers structured as limited liability ...
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MTF book continues to grow in June but some Nifty names see big unwinding

As of June 30, Reliance Industries' positions on the MTF book stood at ₹2,206 crore, a growth of 41% from last month. The ...

MTF hits record Rs 1.27 lakh crore as investors borrow more to buy stocks. Is it a ticking time bomb?

Indian investors are ramping up margin trading at a record pace, pushing the MTF book to an all-time high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in May 2026, up 65.4% YoY, according to CareEdge Ratings. Despite ...

Sebi seeks to tighten MTF rules with new exposure, funding norms

The market regulator has proposed higher eligibility norms, expanded funding sources and revised exposure rules for brokers offering margin trading facilities ...

Sebi eyes margin trading overhaul, tighter broker capital rules

The proposals include lifting the minimum net-worth floor to ₹5 crore, rejecting lower cash collateral margins, and introducing a 30-day window to manage restricted stocks.