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Why SEBI Wants to Change Derivative Expiry Days to Tuesday or Thursday Only?

ByMANI

Summary Points: SEBI aims to reduce the chaos of multiple expiry days (currently spread across the week) that spike volatility in the derivatives market. Fewer expiry days (just two) will make trading more predictable for traders, brokers, and exchanges. It curbs excessive speculation, protecting small investors who often lose big in the frantic F&O market….

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Difference Between Cash Market and Derivative Market

ByMANI

Summary Points: The difference between the cash market (buying stocks outright) and the derivative market (betting on future price movements without owning stocks), using relatable cricket and housing analogies. Why the derivative market dominates trading volume in India (90–95%) due to high leverage and tools for hedging/arbitrage, though it influences stock prices indirectly via sentiment….