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Sebi weighs lower margins for longer-term derivatives as F&O losses stay high: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

·Economic Times·Impact 2/5 · Moderate
MeridStreet AI summary

Sebi, the Securities and Exchange Board of India, is considering reducing the margin requirements for longer-term derivatives contracts. This move could help deepen the markets by making it easier for investors to trade in these contracts. Lower margins would also support Sebi's efforts to reduce high retail losses in futures and options (F&O) trading, which is currently a major concern for the regulator.

Source reporting

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

Sebi is considering lowering margin requirements for longer-term derivatives contracts. This could lead to increased trading activity and liquidity in the market.

Market impact

Impact score
2 / 5
Market signal
Neutral
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
60%

Transmission channels

Regulatory easing→Increased trading activity→Higher liquidity→Derivatives market growth→Market sentiment improvement

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Derivatives traders

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