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MTF Trading Explained: Stocks lists, margin rules and what demat investors...
The margin trading facility (MTF) allows investors to buy shares for delivery by paying only a portion of the total value upfront, while the broker funds the remaining portion under predefined conditions. For demat account holders, this changes how positions are funded, held, and maintained after the purchase.As more retail investors explore leveraged strategies, understanding how MTF actually works has become essential. From eligibility criteria to ongoing margin maintenance, the mechanics can significantly affect both risk and returns.But how is an MTF stocks list structured, what are the key rules investors should be aware of, and how are margin requirements typically maintained in real-word trading conditions?How the MTF stocks list worksAn MTF stocks list is not a standardized list shared across the market. Instead, it refers to the set of shares that a particular broker allows clients to purchase using the margin trading facility on its platform. These lists are curated internally and may change over time based on market conditions, regulatory requirements, and the broker’s own risk assessment.Why every broker has a different listMTF Eligibility is closely linked to risk management. Brokers typically evaluate factors such as liquidity, price volatility and trading volumes before allowing a stock to be… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
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Zepto discontinues Zepto Daily as subscriptions fail to anchor loyalty in...
Quick commerce company Zepto has discontinued its loyalty and subscription programme Zepto Daily, according to a person aware of the matter. The programme is no longer visible on the app, which has undergone a significant revamp in recent months.“As part of this ongoing optimisation, we periodically review and refine our subscription and loyalty constructs based on user feedback, engagement patterns, and long-term value creation,” a company spokesperson said. “Our focus remains on building offerings that are simple, transparent, and aligned with what our customers value most.”Zepto Daily was sold for as little as Re 1 per month, offering benefits such as free deliveries beyond a certain cart value threshold. The programme was an evolution of Zepto Pass, the company’s earlier loyalty offering.Zepto Pass was initially priced at Rs 299 per month before being sharply reduced over time to as low as Rs 19 per month, reflecting the company’s efforts to drive adoption. Devendra Meel, Zepto’s chief business officer, had previously overseen the loyalty programme before moving into the CXO role.In April 2024, CEO Aadit Palicha said the company had crossed 4 million Zepto Pass subscribers.“4 weeks ago, I posted about Zepto Pass crossing the 2M subscriber milestone. Now, we're at… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
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IN-SPACe announces grant for startups, MSMEs to explore application of AI...
India's space sector promoter IN-SPACe has announced a Rs 1 crore grant for startups and MSMEs to explore application of artificial intelligence (AI) in diverse areas of space activity.The announcement of the 'AI INSPIRED (Innovating Space Performance with Intelligent Resilient Engines Development) Opportunities in Space Sector' was made by Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate, Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe).The funding support will be provided as grant-in-aid under the IN-SPACe Seed Fund Scheme, a statement from IN-SPACe said."We will support selected entities with proposal development, access to resources, mentorship, skills, and solution building support. We are keen to see how non-government entities use this opportunity to develop solutions that serve national priorities over the long term," said Kumar. The AI INSPIRED Opportunities in Space Sector programme is designed to support the integration of AI with space exploration and applications, with a total outlay of up to Rs 6 crore with a maximum of Rs 1 crore to each selected grantee."Up to six grantees will be selected, with each eligible to receive grant-in-aid support of up to Rs 1 crore to advance their projects," said Kumar. IN-SPACe seeks proposals that apply AI across key areas of space activity, including… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
Threaded at Home: How Zari Work Sustains Women in Kasganj
In Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh, hand zari work is sustained not in large factories but inside homes. Fabric arrives in bundles, patterns are traced, and women sit around wooden frames—known as adda—stitching metallic threads into panels that later become table covers, mats, purses, and utility pieces for gifting and everyday use.This quiet ecosystem depends on steady hands, material supply, and a flow of orders that often originates outside the district. What appears as a finished product in urban markets begins as hours of patient embroidery inside neighbourhood homes.Through the One District One Product (ODOP) framework, the cluster has gained structured visibility. For home-based artisans, this support translates into smoother access to credit, training exposure, and participation in platforms where repeat buyers emerge.Organising a Home-Based NetworkNaseem Akhtar, a Kasganj native, has spent decades coordinating this decentralised system. He links women artisans from neighbourhoods such as Baddoo Nagar, Hidayat Nagar, Mohalla Maun, and Nai Basti to steady work orders.“Zari in Kasganj grew through repetition and trust,” he says. “Quality brings the next order.”Training is gradual and practical. New learners sit beside experienced artisans, beginning with simple stitches until their work reaches production standard. Only when stitching becomes consistent does earning begin.At the centre… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
