The National Stock Exchange has reduced the market lot sizes for derivative contracts across four key indices, including Nifty and Nifty Bank, effective from year-end. This move aims to make trading cheaper for participants by lowering contract values and margin requirements, aligning with Sebi guidelines. Experts believe it will support declining options volumes.
South Korea’s KOSPI drops 7% as global chipmaker selloff deepens
South Korean stocks experienced a significant decline on Tuesday. This downturn was driven by a global selloff in chipmakers and rising competition from China. SK