In India’s equity derivatives market, retail investor losses plummeted by nearly eighteen percent year-on-year. The wave of regulatory measures to control speculative trading led to a significant drop in individual investors participating in this segment. This marks a concerning trend as retail investors have faced ongoing losses over the last five financial years, mirrored by a decline in overall market turnover compared to the previous year.
Rs 23,000 crore outflows! Is the September FII rout indicating a worse end to 2026?
Foreign investors have resumed selling Indian equities in September, with FPI outflows crossing Rs 23,000 crore through September 19. Higher crude prices, elevated US bond