SEBI said to ease short stocks by nearly doubling those eligible for borrowing

India aims to make it easier to short by nearly doubling stocks eligible for borrowing, sources say

SEBI plans to nearly double stocks eligible for short-selling (176→350) and cut collateral requirements from 130% to 100%. The reform redirects capital from India's derivatives market—where 90% of retail traders lose—to regulated equities, prioritizing stability.