Index Options
Sebi tightens norms for intraday position limits in index options
Sebi has tightened rules for index options, capping intraday limits at Rs 5,000 crore per entity and requiring exchanges to monitor positions with random checks during trading
 "Sebi tightens norms for intraday position limits in index options")
Jane Street crackdown: Another reminder for retail of slim odds of winning
Sebi's probe into Jane Street's alleged market manipulation underscores how retail participants are outmatched in India's derivatives market dominated by large players
 "Jane Street crackdown: Another reminder for retail of slim odds of winning")
Sebi unveils new OI metric, position limits in fresh F&O overhaul
Sebi introduces delta-based OI calculation and new position limits in F&O market with phased rollout from July to December to curb manipulation and enhance risk control
 "Sebi unveils new OI metric, position limits in fresh F&O overhaul")
Index option annual premium turnover sees first dip in 8 years in FY25
Data shared by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) showed the annual premium turnover of index options declined to Rs 136 trillion from Rs 138 trillion in FY24
 "Index option annual premium turnover sees first dip in 8 years in FY25")
Statsguru: India's index inclusion may bring capital into the country
Since May 2024, foreign investors have been net buyers in the debt market, even as they have been net sellers in the equity market over the last two months
 "Statsguru: India's index inclusion may bring capital into the country")
India set for $2 bn bond inflows around JP Morgan index inclusion day
The $2 billion, single-day inflow estimate by four bankers trails only the record-high $2.7 billion poured into Indian bonds on Aug. 20, 2014
 "India set for $2 bn bond inflows around JP Morgan index inclusion day")
Rate cuts, index inclusion likely to help bond prices rally in FY25
Followed by the lower borrowing, the calendar for the initial half of the financial year gave another cheer to the bond market
 "Rate cuts, index inclusion likely to help bond prices rally in FY25")
Short rollover seen in Nifty Futures; Check Bear Spread strategy for index
The short-term trend of the Nifty index is weak as it is placed below its 5,11 and 20-day EMA
 "Short rollover seen in Nifty Futures; Check Bear Spread strategy for index")
Weekly Expiry: Will Nifty hold 18,200 level at close today?
The weekly options data suggests that the Nifty may see limited upside on Thursday with resistance likely around 18,250 - 18,275 range.
 "Weekly Expiry: Will Nifty hold 18,200 level at close today?")
Options an optimal way to handle poll-like scenarios
A strangle is a put below the spot price and a call above the spot. It is less expensive than a straddle, but it will not deliver profit unless there is a large movement
