Retail F&O trades still high despite Sebi curbs; fresh review likely to reassess risks
[ad_1] Sebi has observed that individuals' activity in index options within the derivatives segment has not declined as much as expected and may take further action after a deeper review, sources told news agency PTI.The capital markets regulator examined activity between December 2024 and March 2025 and found that although there has been a year-on-year drop, trading levels remain significantly higher than two years ago.In November 2024, Sebi introduced restrictions in the futures and options (F&O) market targeting high individual activity, following data that showed over 90 per cent of individual traders were incurring losses.According to Sebi's analysis, the number of individuals trading in equity derivatives fell 12 per cent year-on-year, but rose 77 per cent compared to the same period two years ago (December 2022–March 2023).Index options remain the primary area of concern due to intense speculation, especially on […]