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.
Asian shares slip as Middle East unrest deepens
Oil prices are rising. Asian stocks are mostly down following Wall Street’s losses. Middle East tensions are escalating. There is concern about potential US involvement.