Tue Oct 01 15:57:00 UTC 2024: ## SEBI Tightens Equity Derivatives Trading Rules Amid Investor Pushback
**Mumbai, October 1, 2023** – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has implemented stricter rules for equity derivatives trading, effective today, despite pushback from investors. The new regulations aim to raise the entry barrier and increase the cost of trading in this asset class.
The key changes include a reduction in the number of weekly options contracts available for trading to one per exchange. SEBI has also tripled the minimum trading amount, according to a circular published on its website.
These measures are expected to impact individual investors and market participants, raising concerns about access to the derivatives market and potentially limiting their trading options.
The rationale behind these changes remains unclear, but SEBI has not yet issued a formal statement regarding the reasoning. Investors and industry experts are closely monitoring the situation, anticipating further clarity from the regulator.
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