MTF hits record Rs 1.27 lakh crore as investors borrow more to buy stocks. Is it a ticking time bomb?

Indian investors are ramping up margin trading at a record pace, pushing the MTF book to an all-time high of Rs 1.27 lakh crore in May 2026, up 65.4% YoY, according to CareEdge Ratings. Despite stagnant market turnover and heavy FII outflows, leverage in equities continues to build, raising concerns over systemic risk if market conditions reverse.