Sebi to boost equity derivatives market

Regulator Sebi today decided to rationalise and strengthen the framework for equity derivatives market by facilitating greater alignment of the cash as well as futures and options segments.

Besides, physical settlement for all stock derivatives would be carried out in a phased and calibrated manner, according to a release issued by Sebi after its board meeting.

The regulator has approved a proposal to update and strengthen the existing entry criteria for introduction of stocks into the derivative segment in line with the increase in market capitalisation since the last revision of the criteria in 2012,