Derivatives Market

Sebi proposes changes to derivatives settlement, closing auction timings

The regulator has floated two expiry-day settlement methodologies, two alternatives for market timings and changes to order cancellation and Iceberg orders during CAS

Nifty below 23,800 amid FIIs selling in index fut; here's what analysts say

According to the NSE F&O data, FIIs have net sold index futures worth ₹10,397 crore thus far in the September series; Nifty OI now at 2-month high. Tech analysts flag key support levels on Nifty.

FIIs pile up 2.5 lakh index shorts; analysts decode Sep market outlook

Market analysts expect volatility to rise on either side of the market in September based on the F&O and historical market data.

BSE options surge 4,000% in 15 minutes shows wild swings under new CAS

A bank index put option surged nearly 4,000% before crashing to zero within 15 minutes

NSE to launch derivatives on Nifty India FPI 150 Index from August 12

NSE will offer three serial monthly futures and options contracts on the index, giving investors an additional tool for hedging and portfolio diversification

Silver: Extends its recovery as US$ retreats on soft US job report

Silver prices rebounded on Warsh's remarks in the ECB panel discussion on July 1, and a weaker-than-expected nonfarm US payroll report for June.

FIA seeks guardrails in Sebi's new options strike price framework

FIA backed Sebi's proposed framework for options strike prices while seeking safeguards for contracts with open interest and simpler implementation across exchanges

Futures industry body concerned over Sebi's networth norms for brokers

The global derivatives industry body says client balances should not be treated as a proxy for broker risk and warns that higher capital requirements could increase costs

FIIs up short bets in Nifty futures amid Tuesday's pullback, shows F&O data

FIIs have now net sold 83,828 contracts of Nifty futures in the last five trading sessions, the highest in back-to-back days in over 11 months.

Sebi looks to plug gaps in options trading during market volatility

Proposal allows intraday introduction of fresh strike prices as markets swing

Insurers turn to state bonds for derivatives trade as yields climb

Derivatives linked to state debt are gaining momentum as the yield gap between provincial and benchmark notes widens to a multi-year high

FIIs net sell over 49K Nifty futures in 3 days, OI jumps by 36%: F&O data

According to data, FIIs net sold shares worth ₹19,584.70 crore in the cash market, and index futures worth ₹10,100.74 crore in the F&O segment in the last three trading sessions.

Indian regulators move to curb leverage in $5.2 trn derivatives market

There is growing urgency in New Delhi after the RBI warned that excessive leverage may spark a market shock threatening household finances

Sebi stalls India's newest exchanges from entering options market

Late ​last year, the NCDEX and the MSE separately sought approval from the Sebi to launch and develop equity cash and derivative products, according to exchange disclosures

Regulators considering review of strict currency derivatives rules

After the advisory, trading in the contracts -- used to hedge against foreign exchange risks and speculate on currency movements -- nosedived in India and rose overseas

Need more practitioners in Sebi to reduce errors, says Ananth Narayan G

At BFSI Insight Summit 2025, former Sebi WTM Ananth Narayan G said the markets regulator needs more practitioners in policy roles to balance expertise and depth to reduce regulatory missteps

FIIs net sold over 68,000 Nifty futures in July series; what to expect now?

FIIs have been net sellers in index futures for 11 straight days. Their open positions in Nifty futures jumped by 47% thus far in July series, implying significant short build-up; suggests F&O data.

FIIs increase short bets in Nifty, index futures; should you be worried?

Foreign Institutional Investors long-short ratio in index futures now stands at the lowest point in two months; implying the presence of 5 sell-side bets for every long position, shows NSE F&O data.

RVNL, Vodafone Idea see huge long build-up; ABFRL open bets jump over 100%

NSE F&O data shows that RVNL, Vodafone Idea and Uno Minda are witnessing long build-up of positions; while Aditya Birla Fashion is seeing short build-up.

Analysts flag caution as FIIs net short, DIIs up F&O sell side bets by 200%

F&O market cues: FIIs hold nearly 2 short positions in index futures for every long trade; DIIs net sold over 34,000 contracts in the last 2 days, shows NSE data.