Zerodha’s MTF book hits Rs 7,400 cr, signaling retail’s leveraged shift
Zerodha’s margin‑trading facility (MTF) book has swelled to roughly Rs 7,400 crore, up sharply since 2022. The surge shows retail traders moving from cash purchases to leveraged equity bets, inflating market exposure and raising cost‑risk concerns. Broker Nithin Kamath warns that hidden brokerage fees can erode leveraged returns.