For a secure future, Sebi opts for tighter F&O rules

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) Tuesday increased the minimum contract size in index derivatives to ₹15 lakh from the current ₹5 lakh, making options trading costlier. At the same time, it reduced weekly index product offerings to just one per exchange, seeking to curb frenzied speculation among retail traders.

Foreign investments in government bonds top expectations, promise a lot more

The current numbers translate into a monthly flow of around $2.5 billion, which is on the upper end of broad market expectations of a monthly flow of $2-2.5 billion hitting the market due to index inclusion. Given the recent commencement of a US monetary easing cycle – which increases the appeal of emerging market assets […]

Zero brokerage plans nearing expiry

Angel One, India’s third-largest brokerage by client count, introduced a flat fee of ₹20 or 0.1% of turnover (whichever is lower) on cash market transactions starting November 1, anticipating a drop in revenues from the derivative segment. Previously, these transactions were free of charge.

GIFT Nifty records all-time high monthly turnover of $100.7 billion in September

GIFT Nifty achieved a new milestone with a monthly turnover of $100.7 billion in September 2024. This surpasses its previous record of $100.13 billion set in August 2024. This reflects the growing global interest and trust in GIFT Nifty as a benchmark for India’s growth story. NSE IX, the exchange hosting GIFT Nifty, has seen […]