The money borrowed under the brokers’ margin trading funding (MTF) facility – a system allowing investors to borrow to buy shares they cannot afford – swelled by 50% jump last week from March 31, as interest rate cuts on loans for trading in the market recently has encouraged individuals to use more of this funding product.
Gold demand in India seen falling as prices surge, investment buying rises
India’s gold consumption is projected to drop to 650–700 tonnes this year as a sharp price rally hurts jewellery demand. Investment buying remains strong, with