India aims to make it easier to short by nearly doubling stocks eligible for borrowing, sources say
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India is reportedly planning to make short selling easier by significantly increasing the pool of stocks available for borrowing. The move would nearly double the number of eligible securities, according to sources. This could enhance market liquidity and provide more opportunities for traders to bet against stocks.
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Nearly doubling eligible stocks for borrowing increases short-selling capacity
India plans to nearly double the number of stocks eligible for borrowing to make short selling easier.
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India plans to nearly double the number of stocks eligible for borrowing to make short selling easier.
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- Can improve market liquidity and price efficiency
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India plans to nearly double the number of stocks eligible for borrowing to make short selling easier.
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