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    Why short sellers are a boon and not a bane for markets

    Short selling’s bad rap is an unjustified one. Short sellers play a critical role in markets and without them a trader’s life would become a nightmare 

    Vijay Bhambwani
    January 09, 2024 / 11:07 IST
    A short seller provides a counter party to any bull. In an order-driven electronic market, every trader needs a counter party
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