Economy, Banking & Business
SEBI tightens F&O trading rules for retail investors
Summary
SEBI announced tighter regulations for Futures & Options trading, raising the minimum contract size to ₹15 lakh from ₹5 lakh and mandating a certification course for retail F&O traders effective October 2025.
Key TakeawayOver 93% of retail F&O traders lose money, prompting SEBI to introduce protective regulations.
Key Points
- Minimum F&O contract size raised from ₹5L to ₹15L.
- Retail F&O traders must pass a certification test.
- New rules effective from October 2025.
- SEBI data: 93% of retail F&O traders lose money.
Key Facts
- New Min Contract
- ₹15 Lakh
- Old Min Contract
- ₹5 Lakh
- Effective Date
- Oct 2025
- Retail Loss %
- 93%
Why it matters?
Protecting retail investors from speculative losses is central to SEBI's investor protection mandate.