India’s retail trading has tilted sharply toward leveraged bets like Margin Trading Facility after the pandemic, while cash market activity grows more slowly. Zerodha’s MTF book has climbed to nearly Rs 7,400 crore, reflecting rising demand for margin exposure. Traders are urged to factor in brokerage costs along with interest, which can materially erode leveraged returns.
The Supreme Court ruled that a husband can be held jointly liable for stock market losses incurred by his wife through margin trading if evidence shows both were actively involved in financial transactions. The court said an oral agreement can be relevant, and similar outcomes may follow in other cases where shared liability or use of profits is established.
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