SEBI’s new rules aim to curtail the F&O trading frenzy by increasing margin requirements and reducing the frequency of contract expiries. This measure is expected to lower trading volumes, particularly affecting brokers and exchange companies, while potentially shifting retail traders towards direct equities. The changes target the dominance of low-margin retail clients in options trading.
Concurrent Gainers: 7 stocks that gained for 5 days in a row
In the five trading sessions prior to March 7, the Sensex rose by around 1.5%, or 1,134 points, closing at 74,333. The market ended on
March 8, 2025