Equity margin funding rebounded in April, with the average MTF book reaching ₹1.14 lakh crore, signaling renewed investor confidence after March’s sell-off. This surge was driven by a strong recovery in mid- and small-cap stocks, encouraging leveraged bets as markets showed signs of a short-term bottom. Regulatory shifts in derivatives may have also redirected traders towards margin funding.
Fed’s Jefferson urges patience on rates; Kashkari sees more hikes ahead
Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson stated that he sees no immediate need for further interest rate adjustments. He emphasized that future decisions would depend