Zerodha's Nithin Kamath Warns of Risks from Rising Margin Trading Funding in India
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath warned that the rapid growth of margin trading funding (MTF) in India, now around Rs 9,000 crore at Zerodha, poses significant risks, especially for small- and mid-cap stocks. He highlighted concerns over forced selling and liquidity issues during market downturns, drawing parallels with the recent sharp selloff in South Korea's market. Kamath emphasized that nearly half of the MTF exposure is in non-F&O stocks, which can hit lower circuits and restrict exits, potentially amplifying market declines.
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 neutral (44/100). Lens Score 44/100.
Outlets measured: thetribune, economictimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (42–45/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 29 Jul, 12:31 pm. Other outlets followed.