Despite directives from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), the market regulator, to limit speculation in the futures market, stock market speculation has continued to reach a new high. The notional activity in the futures and options (F&O) market reached 476 times in October, the highest monthly average in two years, while the…
For derivative contracts on specific indices, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced adjustments to the market lot sizes. The changes will affect traders and investors who engage in Nifty Bank and Nifty Mid Select index derivatives as of April 25, 2025. The BANKNIFTY market lot will climb from 30 to 35 as a result…
Originally planned to start on Tuesday, April 4, the NSE has delayed the implementation of the futures and options (F&O) expiry, which was supposed to start on Monday. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) recommended in a consultation paper that all equity derivatives contracts on an exchange should only expire on Tuesdays or…
Retail traders who want to experiment with Futures & Options (F&O) may soon need to demonstrate that they are both intellectually and financially equipped for the high-risk market. According to reports, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is thinking about conducting a “suitability exercise” to make sure traders have the necessary resources and…
In an effort to increase derivative trading at the country’s leading market, BSE on Monday relaunched the Sensex and Bankex derivative contracts. According to BSE, the relaunch of derivative products includes a smaller lot size for futures and options, as well as an earlier Friday expiry cycle. Derivatives are regarded as high-risk, high-reward financial tools…
