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RBI’s rules redraw the playbook for prop traders

The central bank’s shift to a 100% collateral requirement threatens to erode leverage, reduce volumes and force a consolidation across prop desks.

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LONGREAD
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Business

RBI’s rules redraw the playbook for prop traders

The central bank’s shift to a 100% collateral requirement threatens to erode leverage, reduce volumes and force a consolidation across prop desks.

15 June, 2026•8 min

4

15 June, 2026•8 min

4

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

RBI’s rules redraw the playbook for prop traders

More in Business

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Akasa, Air India Express or SpiceJet: plenty on offer for Adani’s airline play

Prince M. Thomas

Story image

Akasa, Air India Express or SpiceJet: plenty on offer for Adani’s airline play

A regulatory easing could see the billionaire’s conglomerate move from running airports to owning an airline—an idea he is warming up to, with multiple options open.

Prince M. Thomas

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Suits and countersuits fly between IPO-bound Zetwerk and Ayr Energy

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BSE and NSE’s money-with-morals indices struggle to justify their existence

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Ambanis double down but Reliance’s growth engines sputter

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Tata Consumer Products struggles with Capital Foods, its most expensive buy

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