The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is set to address critical matters concerning the futures and options (F&O) market, specifically focusing on the index options limit and the determination of expiry days.
These issues are of significant importance to a wide range of market participants, including stock exchanges, brokers, and foreign institutional investors (FIIs).
A SEBI committee responsible for advising the regulator on secondary market-related regulations is scheduled to meet on May 7, 2025, to deliberate on these pending matters. The committee’s discussions will likely shape the future framework for these crucial F&O issues.
The upcoming meeting will involve a comprehensive discussion on two key proposals: setting limits for index options and revising expiry day protocols. Both proposals are currently under review, and feedback will be gathered from all relevant stakeholders.
As per a Moneycontrol report citing sources familiar with the matter, “The proposal will be discussed at this panel, and feedback received on both key proposals will also be deliberated there after which SEBI may come up with a final circular.”
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The panel tasked with addressing these issues includes officials from a broad range of market intermediaries. It comprises representatives from stock exchanges, brokers, industry bodies, depositories, and government officials. Their collective expertise will guide SEBI’s final decisions on these important regulatory matters.
Market participants are keenly awaiting the outcomes of this panel meeting, as any changes in the regulations could have a substantial impact on the F&O market, trading strategies, and overall market liquidity.
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The upcoming SEBI panel meeting on May 7 could mark a pivotal moment for India’s derivatives market. With index options limits and expiry day rules under the spotlight, any regulatory shifts may significantly influence trading dynamics and operational frameworks for all stakeholders involved.
As the industry awaits clarity, market participants are advised to stay informed and prepared for potential policy changes that could reshape the F&O landscape in the months ahead.
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Published on: Apr 30, 2025, 9:31 AM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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