Margin trading fund shrinks as investors turn cautious

The combined margin trading fund (MTF) book on the NSE and BSE has shrunk by ₹15,000 crore since January 1 and ₹5,000 crore in the past week. MTF is a system allowing investors to borrow to buy shares they cannot afford and it stood at ₹71,500 crore on Friday. The combined margin trading fund (MTF) book on the NSE and BSE has shrunk by ₹15,000 crore since January 1 and ₹5,000 crore in the past week. MTF is a system allowing investors to borrow to buy shares they cannot afford and it stood at ₹71,500 crore on Friday.  Economic Times