India’s options market faces increased scrutiny as unusual pricing patterns in Nifty 50 straddles spark manipulation concerns. Traders report straddles defying expected decay, pointing to large-scale bets. Following SEBI’s action against Jane Street, market activity has dipped, and volatility indicators hit new lows on recent expiry days.
Why FIIs are dumping bluechips to hunt small & midcaps
Foreign institutional investors are shifting their focus from India’s top blue-chip stocks to a wider array of mid- and small-cap companies. This strategic repositioning is
May 25, 2026