Indian Brokers Shift to Lending Amid Rising Market Activity and IPO Participation
Indian stock brokers are shifting their profit focus from trading commissions to lending through margin trading facilities, with the industry book growing sixfold since FY23 to Rs 1.52 lakh crore. Firms like Angel One and Groww are positioned to benefit from this transition to recurring revenue models. Meanwhile, capital market stocks including Angel One and Groww have gained significantly in 2026, supported by increased trading volumes, higher investor participation, and record IPO activity driving new demat account openings.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, mint. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 6 Oct, 03:51 pm. Other outlets followed.