Futures And Options
New 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.
3 min read29 Jul 2026New stock market timings kick in from August 3: Here's how your trades could be affected
Starting August 3, 2026, India's stock market will adopt a Closing Auction Session for Futures and Options stocks, enhancing price transparency and extending trading hours by 10 minutes. This change replaces the VWAP method, allowing for better reflection of market demand and liquidity.
4 min read28 Jul 2026Retail, HNI F&O bets hit by West Asia flare-up
Retail and high-net-worth investors, who tend to be net buyers of index call options—the Nifty and the Nifty Bank—and net sellers of puts, apart from being bullish on stocks, played a negative card for the weekly Nifty expiry this Tuesday.
2 min read24 Jul 2026Big move before IPO: NSE to launch Nifty India FPI 150 Futures & Options from August 12 - Check Details
The NSE has received SEBI approval to launch futures and options on the Nifty India FPI 150 Index from August 12, enhancing its index derivative offerings for investor hedging and diversification with a focus on liquidity.
2 min read16 Jul 2026Nifty 50 Trading Strategy: Analysts recommend Bull Call Spread options strategy for 21 July expiry
Nifty 50 Trading Strategy: Axis Securities has recommended a Bull Call Spread strategy for Nifty options contracts expiring on 21 July 2026, expecting a moderately bullish view.
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