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.
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Indian equities extended losses for a fifth straight session, pressured by elevated oil prices and persistent FII outflows. Despite intraday recovery, sentiment remains weak amid