Futures And Options
The difference between traders who survive F&O and those who don’t
As regulatory scrutiny tightens around retail activity in derivatives, the gap between speculative trading and disciplined risk management has become clear. Here is what separates consistent market operators from the majority.
3 min read28 Sep 2026RBI funding curbs, CAS take a toll on proprietary volumes
Equity options market share of prop traders fell to a 22-month low on NSE in Aug. BSE which doesn't provide such data suffered too as overall volumes fell more sharply. CAS review a silver lining
2 min read18 Sep 2026ITAT says genuine F&O profits cannot be called bogus without evidence linking traders to manipulation
Mumbai ITAT has ruled that genuine F&O and commodity trading profits cannot be treated as bogus accommodation entries without specific evidence. The decision stresses independent verification by tax officers and offers important clarity for retail traders facing reassessment.
2 min read5 Sep 2026RBI curbs push prop traders to tap clients’ shares for derivatives
Some traders are using wealthy investors’ idle shares as collateral for margins.
3 min read5 Sep 2026New closing auction rules spark delivery risks for stock option traders
Late-session volatility in the new order-matching window can abruptly flip options from out-of-the-money to in-the-money, leaving traders unaware of stock delivery obligations until settlement finishes, experts told Mint.
3 min read6 Aug 2026How to report F&O income in ITR for AY 2026-27: Deadline, turnover, audit rules and key changes in tax forms
F&O trading is treated as non-speculative business income and must be reported under business income in ITR. For AY 2026-27, taxpayers need to disclose F&O turnover and income in dedicated fields in ITR forms. They also need to comply with tax audit and carry-forward rules.
3 min read3 Aug 2026Sebi’s closing auction for stocks could rein in manipulation
The new auction-based mechanism, which aligns Indian exchanges with global best practices, not only captures collective market interest more effectively but also acts as a deterrent to price manipulation.
3 min read3 Aug 2026Stock market timings change from Monday, August 3: Everything investors and traders need to know
India's equity markets will undergo major changes on August 3, 2026, with the introduction of a Closing Auction Session (CAS) for Futures & Options stocks, impacting closing price determination, trading hours, and market segments.
3 min read1 Aug 2026‘My biggest nightmare’: Nithin Kamath of Zerodha warns of South Korea-like crash risk in Indian stock markets
According to Nithin Kamath, Zerodha co-founder, margin trading funding raises concerns about potential forced sell-offs during market downturns. Despite improved regulations, he warned that the current leverage in the market could amplify risks during corrections.
3 min read30 Jul 2026Nithin Kamath warns Zerodha could lose revenue from August 3. Here's what's changing in the stock market
Kamath warns that the new staggered closing times for India's equity market, effective August 3, may confuse investors. The Closing Auction Session aims to improve pricing but could reduce brokerage revenues by 1-5% and increase customer queries due to varying market close times.
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