18 Feb 2026 | 5 Mins Read
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath says MTF costs rise after RBI funding curb
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The Reserve Bank of India tightened funding norms, mandating fully secured credit and higher cash collateral from April 1. Zerodha's Nithin Kamath warned that traders underestimate interest and brokerage costs in margin trading facility offerings. Higher costs will be passed on to customers, increasing effective costs and potentially reducing trading volumes by 15-20%.