Futures & Options

Nifty or Nifty Bank? Each exchange can offer only 1 weekly options expiry from November 20

by
Nifty or Nifty Bank? Each exchange can offer only 1 weekly options expiry from November 20

Market regulator Sebi has tightened the derivative norms by rationalising the weekly expiry contracts for the options segment. Under the new rules, exchanges can offer expiry contracts for only one index. The move was brought in to address excessive trading in index derivatives on expiry day. This measure will be effective from November 20. From … Read more

Unchecked retail F&O play could trigger challenges for market: FM

by
Unchecked retail F&O play could trigger challenges for market: FM

Mumbai: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said unchecked trading by individuals in the futures & options (F&O) segment could trigger challenges for the market. “Any unchecked explosion in retail trading of futures and options can create future challenges, not just for the markets, but for investor sentiment and household finances,” Sitharaman said at an … Read more