RBI, Sebi monitoring high volumes in F&O market

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is fully aware of the situation and will take necessary action if required, Das stated, confirming discussions between the two regulators under the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) umbrella. He emphasized the scale of options and futures trading volumes, surpassing the country's nominal GDP. \r

Despite these concerns, Das assured stability across Indian economic and financial indicators presently. Meanwhile, derivatives trading, particularly in equity, has surged dramatically in recent years, driven by retail investors, prompting Sebi to contemplate rule adjustments. \r

Das also noted persistent challenges in disinflation, primarily due to stubbornly high food prices influenced by supply-side disruptions linked to weather conditions, affirming the RBI's cautious stance on rate adjustments for the time being.