Taxmann's Analysis | SEBI's Bold Steps to Protect Investors in the Index Derivatives Market

SEBI’s Bold Steps to Protect Investors in the

INDEX DERIVATIVES MARKET

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Taxmann's Analysis | SEBI's Bold Steps to Protect Investors in the Index Derivatives Market

Published on Aug 3, 2024

SEBI, India's market regulator, is concerned about households losing up to Rs. 60,000 crore annually in the futures and options (F&O) market. This significant loss could be better invested in IPOs, mutual funds, or other productive avenues. This article examines SEBI's proposed measures to protect investors in the Index Derivatives Market. The article analyses the following points: ‣ Increase in Minimum Contract Size for Derivative Contracts ‣ Mandatory Upfront Collection of Options Premium by Members ‣ Intraday Monitoring of Index Derivative Positions by Clearing Corporations/Stock Exchanges ‣ Rationalization of Strike Prices for Options ‣ Removal of Margin Benefits for Calendar Spread Positions on Contracts Expiring on the Same Day ‣ Weekly Options Contracts to be Provided on a Single Benchmark Index for Better Investor Protection ‣ Increased Margin Near Options Contract Expiry to Reduce High Implicit Leverage Risk

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