Retail traders lost ₹1.81 lakh crore in futures and options trading over three years to March 2024, with only 7.2% making a profit, according to Sebi. The number of retail traders nearly doubled, contributing significantly to total turnover. Sebi plans to tighten rules to curb risky speculation among retail investors.
9 equity mutual fund categories saw over 20% surge in AUM in 2024
The AUM of sectoral and thematic funds went up by 74% in 2024 from Rs 2.71 lakh crore in January to Rs 4.72 lakh crore