BSE’s weekly Sensex options relaunch has quickly upended the dominance of NSE in index derivatives. Exchange data shows average daily Sensex options premium turnover jumped from about Rs 2 crore in May 2023 to nearly Rs 33,000 crore by April 2026, alongside a surge in notional turnover. The push—via weekly expiry products, lower transaction costs, and broker incentives—drew retail and algorithmic traders, boosting BSE revenue, profits, and market share even as SEBI tightened derivatives rules after retail losses.
r/WallStreetBets has delivered its sharpest backlash yet against an SEC proposal that would let public companies report only twice a year. Retail traders argue the move would reduce transparency, slow reactions to losses, and tilt power toward insiders who see results first. The proposal is now facing louder pushback before any final rulemaking.
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India’s retail trading has tilted sharply toward leveraged bets like Margin Trading Facility after the pandemic, while cash market activity grows more slowly. Zerodha’s MTF book has climbed to nearly Rs 7,400 crore, reflecting rising demand for margin exposure. Traders are urged to factor in brokerage costs along with interest, which can materially erode leveraged returns.
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