The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Tuesday increased the minimum contract size in index derivatives to ₹15 lakh from the current ₹5 lakh, making options trading costlier. At the same time, it reduced weekly index product offerings to just one per exchange, seeking to curb frenzied speculation among retail traders.
Retail trading in high-yield corporate bonds gains momentum
Online platforms now offer retail investors access to corporate bonds. These securities provide mid-teen yields with low minimum investments. Retail investors are increasingly participating in