On December 13, 2024, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) marked a significant milestone for F&O traders in the Indian stock market with the launch of futures and options (F&O) contracts for 43 new stocks. This move, announced in November 2024, aims to expand investment opportunities and enhance liquidity within the exchange’s derivatives segment. The newly …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently revised the eligibility criteria for stocks entering and exiting the derivatives segment. This move aims to enhance market integrity, reduce volatility, and ensure only quality stocks participate in the derivatives market. Below, we explore the key changes and their implications. 1. Background of the Revisions …
In a significant move aimed at protecting retail investors, India’s market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), is reportedly considering a proposal to limit weekly expiry to one option contract per exchange. This initiative aims to reduce the participation of retail investors, who often trade with borrowed money, in the highly volatile …
The Indian stock market has witnessed a concerning rise in retail investor participation in derivatives trading. A 2022 SEBI study revealed a troubling trend: a staggering 89% of investors lose money in this activity, while only 11% make profits. This raises critical questions about the accessibility and risks associated with derivatives for individual investors. Why …
In the fast-changing world of financial markets, SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) works tirelessly to keep the rules strong and relevant. Recently, SEBI revised the eligibility criteria for the entry and exit of stocks in the derivatives segment, reflecting the changing market context and ensuring investor protection and market vibrancy. This blog aims …
India Cements Ltd is a leading cement manufacturing company headquartered in Chennai. It was incorporated in the year 1946. While retaining cement over the years as its mainstay, India Cements has ventured into related fields like shipping, captive power, and coal mining that have purposeful synergy with the core business. India Cements to get excluded …
Performance Overview On Thursday, the Bank Nifty underperformed compared to the NSE benchmark Nifty50 index. The Bank Nifty closed with a modest loss of 0.10% or 48.40 points, ending at 49,847. Meanwhile, the Nifty50 index finished the session higher by 0.33% or 76 points. Recent Trading Patterns For the past seven trading sessions, the Bank …
NSE Clearing Limited has announced adjustments to the futures and options contracts for Vedanta Limited (VEDL). These adjustments are in response to the declared dividend and will take effect on the last cum-dividend date, May 23, 2024. On May 23, 2024, the futures contracts for VEDL will be marked-to-market based on the daily settlement price, …
Imagine knowing an options trading strategy that could help you earn over Rs 8000 crore in just one year. It sounds impossible, right? However, as the word “impossible” implies, “I’m Possible.” This incredible feat has already occurred, leaving Indian traders in shock and sparking a major legal battle in Manhattan. Let’s decode this intriguing episode …
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, addressing an event at the BSE, underscored the criticality of a stable government for nurturing a robust financial market. Expressing optimism about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s potential third term, she envisaged India’s ascent to the third-largest economy globally. Sitharaman cautioned against the repercussions of unchecked retail F&O trading, citing potential challenges …
