Traders

CTI urges Rahul to defer Nov 1 rally, warns of ₹10,000 crore trade loss

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan until after November 10, warning that it could disrupt business worth Rs 10,000 crore during the peak Diwali shopping season. In a letter to Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal said the rally could affect wholesale and retail markets around Ramlila Maidan at a time when traders expect heavy customer footfall ahead of Dhanteras and Diwali. Goyal said Delhi records business worth around Rs 25,000 crore across sectors such as gold and silver, electronics, clothing, utensils, dry fruits, sweets, automobiles, property and gift items around Dhanteras, which falls on November 6 this year. Diwali will be celebrated on November 8, followed by Bhai Dooj on November 10. The traders' body said markets generally see increased activity about a week before the festivals, making the timing of the rally a matt

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking protest SOPs, traders claim ₹2,000 cr losses

The plea comes amid concerns over the impact of protest marches and demonstrations on traffic movement, access to business districts and the routine functioning of institutions in the national capital

Delhi traders seek ban on protests till Diwali, says business hit

The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has demanded a ban on large-scale protests in Delhi's key commercial and central areas from Navratri till Diwali, citing their impact on businesses. The outfit also urged the government to designate a permanent protest zone outside the city. In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CTI chairman Brijesh Goyal called for restrictions on large gatherings at Jantar Mantar, Parliament Street and Lutyens' Delhi, saying repeated demonstrations and disruptions to metro services were affecting traders and customer movement. Goyal said the festive period, beginning with Navratri and Ramlila events on October 11, is crucial for traders, with Diwali and the wedding season following. The organisation said restrictions are needed to protect the business of around 15 lakh traders in the national capital. According to a CTI survey, business activity in Delhi's markets has fallen by around 70 per cent over the past three days. The number of customers ..

Traders back Sebi's CAS revamp, favour gradual move to blended VWAP

On timings, Sebi has proposed either extending continuous trading to 3:30 pm with CAS and derivatives trading till 3:45 pm, or an earlier window ending continuous trading at 3:15 pm

Prop traders stay biggest winners in derivatives, retail investors lose

Algo trading drives prop desks' dominance in equity derivatives

India's retail traders lose $9.6 billion in options despite curbs

The losses eased slightly from ₹1.1 trillion a year earlier, while the number of traders fell to fewer than 8 million from 9.8 million, according to a written reply by MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary

Govt rolls out improvement notice mechanism to boost ease of doing business

The government has introduced an improvement notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, allowing businesses to fix first-time procedural lapses before facing penal action

On the way out? Dealer-led trading in sharp decline, shows data

Dealer-led systems, which accounted for more than 60% of turnover in the equity cash market in FY15, had fallen to about 25.1% by FY26, according to data from NSE

Inside prediction markets: How anonymous Polymarket traders won big before US-Iran ceasefire

A series of well-timed bets on Polymarket, placed just hours before the US-Iran ceasefire announcement, has sparked fresh concerns about insider trading, transparency,

Farmers' earnings may come under pressure if West Asia exports stay stuck

Centre says India is sitting on 36.5 per cent more fertiliser stocks as on March 6, compared to last year; farmers fully insulated from global shocks

Gold, silver to stay firm next week as traders brace for US tariff verdict

Gold and silver prices are expected to sustain positive momentum next week amid heightened geopolitical tensions and the uncertainty surrounding the US Supreme Court's impending decision on President Donald Trump's tariff policy, analysts said. The release of inflation data from major economies, including the US, India, and Germany, along with trade and investment numbers from China and commentary from some Federal Reserve officials, will also be closely watched by the traders, they added. "The bullions are expected to continue their positive momentum and corrective moves should be a buying opportunity, as focus again will remain on the US Supreme court hearing in the Trump's trade tariffs case and the geopolitical issues surrounding US President Donald Trump's actions & comments," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures climbed by Rs 3,058, or 2.25 per cent, over the .

How a trader made $410,000 betting on US capture of Nicolás Maduro

An unidentified trader made over $400,000 by betting on Nicolás Maduro's removal shortly before the US announced its action

Short-date options provide opportunity for resilient financial systems

The debate is being framed incorrectly as a tradeoff between speculation and investor protection

Delhi traders call US tariff hike temporary, urge govt support for exports

Delhi's trade associations on Wednesday expressed concern over the US decision to impose a 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods, but said the impact would largely be temporary as India would explore alternative markets and strengthen domestic competitiveness. The Federation of Sadar Bazar Traders' Association (FESTA) termed the step "unfair and unwise". "Tariffs will create a situation of trade war between the two countries," FESTA Chairman Paramjit Singh Pamma said. They appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give maximum relief to traders in GST and ensure low-interest loans so that domestic products can remain competitive. The Gandhi Nagar Market Association described the disruption as temporary. "This is only a short-term problem as our exports will be routed to other countries," said the association's President Naresh Sikka, adding that traders are confident better alternatives will be found under the Prime Minister's policies. Additionally, Khan Market Traders' Associatio

F&O volumes hit 8-month high in July despite ban on Jane Street

Derivatives volumes rose 10% in July, reaching an 8-month high, as retail and proprietary traders responded to increased market volatility despite the ban on Jane Street

Chhattisgarh govt gives a breather to small traders, waives VAT dues

The approved GST amendment draft incorporates key changes aligned with the decisions taken in the 55th meeting of the GST Council

Delhi govt mulls 24x7 shops: Restaurants cheer, traders concerned

The Delhi government's proposal to keep shops and markets open round-the-clock is receiving mixed reactions, with restaurants optimistic about growth, while traders flag concerns over costs and safety

Milestones of a market: BSE's journey from small traders to trading giant

A pictorial journey of the BSE: From a small association of stock traders to a mighty trading platform

Net losses of individual traders in F&O widened in FY25: Sebi study

Sebi's new study reveals a 41% rise in net losses of individual traders in the equity derivatives segment in FY25, with over 91% of traders making losses, despite regulatory measures.

Traders, business associations hail scrapping of police licensing approvals

Traders and business associations in the national capital have welcomed the decision to abolish the requirement of a Delhi Police license for several commercial categories. They termed the move a step towards reducing bureaucratic red tape and easing business operations in the city. Sanjeev Mehra, president of the Khan Market Traders' Association, said the decision would provide partial relief to business owners but stressed the need for further streamlining. "It would be more effective if the government implements a single-window clearance system involving nodal officers from departments like Fire, Police, and others," he said. Paramjeet Singh Pamma, chairperson of the Sadar Bazaar Traders' Association, said the step was essential and long overdue. He added that the move would not only ease the licensing process for traders but also make it simpler to conduct business in the city. Brijesh Goyal, chairman of the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI), said the decision would reduce .