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.
US debt crisis fuels de-dollarisation talk; may boost emerging markets: Puneet Pal
The growing U.S. debt and fiscal deficits are sparking de-dollarisation conversations, potentially benefiting emerging markets like India. While immediate outflows from U.S. bonds are limited,