The average daily turnover (ADTV) in the derivatives market rose to a 12-month high in October, touching ₹506 trillion — up nearly 46 per cent since June — as volatility picked up and concerns over further regulatory tightening eased.
Derivatives activity had slumped earlier this year after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) capped weekly expiries to two days and discontinued weekly contracts on non-benchmark indices.
The latest rebound brings turnover within 5.7 per cent of its record level of ₹537 trillion, registered in September 2024.
“When the regulatory changes began to take effect, derivatives volumes did dip.

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