In India's equity derivatives market, retail investor losses plummeted by nearly eighteen percent year-on-year. The wave of regulatory measures to control speculative trading led to a significant drop in individual investors participating in this segment. This marks a concerning trend as retail investors have faced ongoing losses over the last five financial years, mirrored by a decline in overall market turnover compared to the previous year.

The Indian equity market saw investors experiencing a striking loss of 916.85 billion rupees in futures and options trading. Retail trader involvement in equity derivatives has…

Indian individuals lost 916.85 billion rupees ($9.6 billion) trading equity futures and options in fiscal year 2026, as SEBI regulations shrink