Brokerages may tap bonds and CPs as bank funding turns ‘unsuitable’

New RBI guidelines effective April 1, 2026, mandate 100% collateral for bank funding to capital market intermediaries, including significant cash margins. This will likely push equity brokers towards bond markets and commercial papers, increasing funding costs and potentially impacting sector profitability and market liquidity.

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FPIs withdraw Rs 48,056 cr from D-St in Oct

Foreign investors withdrew significant funds from Indian equities in October amid concerns over inflation and crude oil prices. Despite this, there were signs of moderation