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.
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