Sebi has defended the new Closing Auction Session (CAS), saying it offers better price discovery and execution certainty than the earlier VWAP-based system. The regulator said CAS aligns Indian markets with global practices and aims to reduce price disruption. Traders, however, remain concerned about unpredictable closing prices and risk management.

Nifty's closing auction faces scrutiny after sharp swings raise concerns about liquidity and price discovery during weekly expiry.

SEBI will not review the new closing auction rules immediately, urging brokers to enhance investor awareness and display auction prices.

Concerns are mounting among traders regarding the recent shift to a closing auction system, which has led to significant price volatility. Numerous market participants have…

MUMBAI: Faced with teething troubles with the Closing Auction Session (CAS), officials at markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday interacted with representatives from large broking…