Beyond the headline number: What India’s Rs 1.3 lakh crore MTF book really tells us

India’s MTF book has surged nearly five-fold to over Rs 1.3 lakh crore, reflecting rising retail participation and deeper cash-market activity. Unlike leverage-driven volatility overseas, India’s regulatory safeguards, margin requirements, position limits and broker-level controls keep leverage collateralised and dispersed. These measures reduce systemic risks and support market resilience.

Rahul vs Rijiju over women’s quota Bill: ‘Without conditions’ demand meets ‘unconditional’ challenge

Union minister Kiren Rijiju has called upon Rahul Gandhi to lend his ‘unconditional’ support to the Women’s Reservation Bill. This appeal came after Gandhi’s comments highlighting the necessity of women’s freedom of expression for India’s comprehensive development. While the opposition has shown its backing for the bill, they contest its connection to delimitation. The Nari…

‘Officials will contact’: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami responds to Rishabh Pant’s emotional land appeal

Rishabh Pant reached out to the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, seeking guidance for acquiring land. The Chief Minister pledged government support in line with existing regulations. Pant revealed his intention to construct his first home in his home state, expressing a preference for purchasing land at official rates. Officials will follow up…