The Rs 1.5 lakh crore MTF problem: How shrinking leveraged positions are deepening India's smallcap sell-off

India's margin trading facility (MTF) positions are declining from record levels, with nearly Rs 72,000 crore exposed to smallcap stocks. This shrinking of leveraged positions is deepening the sell-off in smallcaps, which is already intensifying. The concern is that forced liquidations could lead to further losses, although regulatory safeguards by SEBI may help limit the risks to the broader market. This could have a significant impact on the overall economy and stock market performance.

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India's smallcap sell-off is intensifying as margin trading facility positions decline from record levels. This decline is exposing nearly Rs 72,000 crore to smallcap stocks, leading to a deepening sell-off.

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