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Is the upcoming Sebi meeting on F&O spooking the markets? What analysts say

Experts believe the market fall seems to be part of routine profit-taking given the sharp 3,000-point rally in the Nifty 50 index post Lok Sabha election outcome.

Expert panel suggests exchanges reduce options contract expiries: Report

The recommendations will be taken up for consideration next week, the sources added, declining to be named as they are not authorised to speak to the media

Investors shift to Singapore Exchange after RBI's curbs on rupee futures

The Reserve Bank of India has been seeking to increase the volume of rupee derivatives traded in the local market relative to offshore, which helps them have more control over the currency

Sebi open to taking F&O products off the shelf; expert panel to assess move

Will be guided by recommendations of expert group

Sebi's proposed tweaks likely to lead to big churn in F&O stocks

Analysts foresee over two dozen exits and 75 entrants

Sebi signals change with tougher futures and options stock rules

New framework may displace low-turnover stocks, introduce market heavyweights

Lok Sabha 2024 poll outcome: Retail investors' boldest bet in 10 years

Retail index long positions as on May 27, 2024 - five days ahead of vote counting - stood at 3.13 lakh contacts, as compared to 1.92 lakh contracts and 1.99 lakh contracts during such earlier periods

Sebi extends settlement scheme period till Jun 10 in stock option cases

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday extended the settlement scheme period till June 10 for entities involved in reversal trades in the stock options segment on BSE in 2014 and 2015. The settlement scheme commenced on March 11 and was scheduled to conclude on May 10. "It has been observed that during the last few days, a large number of entities have shown interest in availing the scheme. Considering the interest of entities in availing the scheme, the competent authority has extended the period of the scheme till June 10, 2024," Sebi said in a statement. The regulator, in March, introduced the ISO Settlement Scheme 2024, which provides a settlement opportunity to those entities that have executed trade reversals in the stock options segment of BSE during the period April 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015, and against whom adjudication proceedings have been initiated and are pending before any forum or authority. After the expiry of the scheme period, actions as per the relevan

Sebi extends cross-margin benefits for futures with different expiry dates

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday extended the cross margin benefit between index futures position and constituent stock futures position in the derivatives segment for offsetting positions with different expiry dates. At present, the cross margin benefits are provided if both the correlated indices or an index and its constituents, as the case may be, have the same expiry day. Cross margining enhances liquidity and financing flexibility for entities by reducing margin demands and decreasing net settlement obligations. "In discussion with stock exchanges, clearing corporations and risk management review committee of Sebi, it has been decided to extend the cross margin benefit on offsetting positions having different expiry dates," the regulator said in a circular. This is subject to certain conditions including a 40 per cent spread margin will apply for offsetting positions in correlated indices with different expiry dates, while the existing 30 per cent margin stays for ..

Jane Street's $1 billion trade puts spotlight on Indian derivatives market

Despite the risks, the allure of India's market potential remains strong for both domestic and foreign market makers

'Turmoil in exchange-traded FX options on forced position unwinding'

The premium on out-of-the-money dollar/rupee put options expiring on April 26 soared up to 250%, despite spot dollar/rupee inching up 0.04% to 83.4200

Sebi introduces settlement third scheme on illiquid stock option cases

Capital markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday introduced a third settlement scheme for entities involved in reversal trades in the stock options segment on BSE in 2014 and 2015. The scheme will commence on March 11 and conclude on May 10, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said in a statement. After the expiry of the scheme period, actions as per the relevant provisions of securities laws will be continued against the entities which do not avail this opportunity for settlement. Moreover, the regulator said that frequently asked questions with respect to the scheme will be available on the websites of Sebi and BSE on March 11. The scheme would provide a settlement opportunity to all the entities that have executed reversal trades in the stock options between April 1, 2014, and September 30, 2015, against whom proceedings have been initiated and are pending before any authority or forum. By availing the benefit of the scheme, the entities can settle such proceedings and

Charts signal strength in Exide; Bull Spread Strategy ideal for Dec expiry

Long build up was seen in Exide Futures on Thursday where Open Interest rose by 9 per cent (Prov) and the stock gained 3.20 per cent

From October 16, Bankex derivatives expiry date to shift to Monday

The exchange had chosen Friday as the expiry day for its relaunched Sensex and Bankex futures and options contracts to differentiate from market leader NSE

Buy Max Financial Services October Futures, suggests HDFC Securities

RSI Oscillators is sloping upwards and placed above 50 on the daily chart, indicating strength in the stock, says Nandish Shah

NSE on its way to extend trading hours for F&O, awaiting Sebi nod

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has already submitted a proposal to the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

NSE to launch options on WTI Crude oil, natural gas futures contracts

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Friday announced that it will launch options linked to NYMEX WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas futures contracts in its commodity derivatives segment. This came after the exchange received approval from the markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to launch these contracts. The addition of options on futures contracts will further boost NSE's product offering in the overall commodity segment. These contracts are designed to provide the market participants with a more efficient way to manage their commodity risk, the exchange said in a release. "It gives us immense pleasure to inform the market participants that NSE is planning to launch Options on NYMEX WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas futures contracts in October 2023. "We would like to thank all the market participants for showing their trust & confidence in the NSE WTI Crude Oil and Natural Gas Futures contracts, and we are confident that the same will continue with the ...

RBI asks some banks to stop taking fresh arbitrage positions in NDF market

"The RBI has told us not to take new outright arbitrage positions," a senior trader at a private sector bank said

ADTV for equities cash market segment hits a 21-month high in July

F&O volumes log new highs, increase by 2.8 times over a year earlier

Sebi mandates risk disclosures for F&O trades, to protect retail investor

A study published by Sebi in January showed that only one in 10 F&O traders turned out to be profitable during FY22