India’s equity derivatives market is seeing more young traders and investors from smaller towns, while people from lower-income groups are also making up a large part of the market, according to a Sebi study.

SEBI reports a 19% decline in derivatives traders in FY26, marking the first drop in four years, despite retail traders' dominance.

In FY26, an alarming trend emerged in India's equity derivatives market, with nearly 90% of traders facing financial losses. Retail participation saw an unexpected decline of 18%,…

India's retail F&O market sees a surge in under-40 traders, driving high turnover despite significant losses among 30-somethings.

The equity derivatives market sees a surge in Gen Z participation but faces challenges with high loss rates among young traders.