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 stagnant market turnover and heavy FII outflows, leverage in equities continues to build, raising concerns over systemic risk if market conditions reverse.
Indian investors are significantly increasing margin trading, pushing the MTF book to a record Rs 1.27 lakh crore in May 2026, up 65.4% year-over-year. This rapid leverage build-up occurs despite stagnant market turnover and heavy FII outflows. CareEdge Ratings highlights…
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