Jio Platforms' Index Entry Could Draw Big Passive Funds
Passive funds could buy up to Rs 36,500 crore of Jio Platforms shares if it enters the Nifty and Sensex indices. Indian retail investors used $234 million in margin funding to trade the stock on its debut day. Reuters reports describe it as India's biggest-ever IPO.
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Context: Passive funds are index funds that track benchmarks like Nifty and Sensex, so they must buy a stock once it is added. Margin funding means investors borrow money from brokers to buy shares, which adds risk if prices fall.
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