India’s MTF Book Swells to Rs 1.3 Lakh Crore, Retail Surge Shows Leverage Is Safely Collateralised
The margin‑trading facility now tops Rs 1.3 lakh crore, a near‑five‑fold jump driven by 13 million retail investors and 23 million demat accounts. SEBI’s 100% upfront margin rules and higher contract sizes keep leverage tightly collateralised, preventing the runaway leverage seen in markets like South Korea.