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TMS, Ep 41: Fate of crypto, Falguni Nayar, Q2 results, and F&O trading
How will RBI's tough stance shape the fate of cryptocurrencies? How did Falguni Nayar become India's most successful entrepreneur? What is F&O, and how does it differ from equity trading? Answers here
 "TMS, Ep 41: Fate of crypto, Falguni Nayar, Q2 results, and F&O trading")
Cash, commodity volumes drop; futures and options continues to grow
The peak margin norms have been implemented in phases since December 2020
 "Cash, commodity volumes drop; futures and options continues to grow")
Options volume hits record high; forms 97% of F&O contracts traded in FY22
The margin requirement for the futures segment has risen substantially after the introduction of peak margin norms last year
 "Options volume hits record high; forms 97% of F&O contracts traded in FY22")
Benchmarks build on gains amid F&O expiry; Reliance Industries leads charge
A whopping increase in FPI inflows also boosted risk appetite, traders said. Foreign institutional investors purchased shares worth a net Rs 28,739.17 crore on Wednesday, according to exchange data
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F&O volumes likely to decline 30% on tighter peak margin regulation
Retail participation in the F&O segment - especially that for options writers on expiry days - has already been impacted owing to these norms, which became effective from December 1
 "F&O volumes likely to decline 30% on tighter peak margin regulation")
Autos, RIL set-off losses in banks; Sensex dips 20 pts, Nifty holds 15,100
The broader markets, however, bucked the trend and ended higher today. The S&P BSE MidCap and SmallCap indices added 0.7 per cent and 0.4 per cent, respectively at close
 "Autos, RIL set-off losses in banks; Sensex dips 20 pts, Nifty holds 15,100")
New margin norms: F&O turnover at record high in December, shows data
Retail participation slides 15-20% on weekly expiry days
 "New margin norms: F&O turnover at record high in December, shows data")
Here's a Bull Spread Strategy on Bharat Forge by Nandish Shah of HDFC Sec
Primary trend of the Bharat Forge stock is positive where its price is trading above all important moving averages
 "Here's a Bull Spread Strategy on Bharat Forge by Nandish Shah of HDFC Sec")
Trading volumes dip as Sebi's new margin collection norms take effect
The cash market turnover stood at Rs 66,365 crore, against the daily average turnover of Rs 73,560 crore for November
 "Trading volumes dip as Sebi's new margin collection norms take effect")
After a day's breather, benchmark indices reverse losses on F&O expiry
However, Maruti, ONGC, IndusInd Bank, Tech Mahindra and Infosys dipped up to 0.87 per cent
 "After a day's breather, benchmark indices reverse losses on F&O expiry")
Global sell-off, lockdown fear: 5 reasons why Sensex tanked 1,115 pts today
The S&P BSE Sensex plunged 1,172 points in the intra-day deals on the BSE, while Nifty50 index tanked 342 points on the NSE
 "Global sell-off, lockdown fear: 5 reasons why Sensex tanked 1,115 pts today")
Angel Broking IPO: Best suited for investors with high risk appetite
Increase in direct market participation has bolstered critical benchmarks in recent times; key financials don't offer comfort
 "Angel Broking IPO: Best suited for investors with high risk appetite")
HDFC AMC, Adani Gas among candidates for inclusion in F&O segment
According to an analysis by ICICI Direct, about a dozen stocks currently meet the inclusion criteria for trading in the derivatives segment
 "HDFC AMC, Adani Gas among candidates for inclusion in F&O segment")
NSE, BSE to exclude F&O contracts of Ujjivan Financial, Equitas Holdings
In separate circulars, the exchanges said futures and options (F&O) contracts will not be available for trading in the securities of these three companies with effect from August 28, 2020
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Bandhan Bank, HDFC Life, Info Edge jump 4% on inclusion in F&O segment
Post inclusion, stocks under the F&O segment will now be 143, up from 140, with effect from February 28, when the March series begins
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Market Ahead, February 25: All you need to know before the Opening Bell
Among individual stocks, HDFC Life Insurance Company, Bandhan Bank, and Info Edge will be in focus today as they are set to be added in the Futures & Options segment effective February 28
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Sebi's review of margin framework expected to lower hedging costs
Strategies using opposing option contracts to see lower margin
 "Sebi's review of margin framework expected to lower hedging costs")
Hedgers to benefit as market regulator may lower margin for F&O trades
The Securities and Exchange Board of India had appointed a Risk Management Review Committee to look at the margin collection system in India
New F&O norms: Brokers to meet Sebi over intra-day margin restrictions
For now, brokerages are bracing for a dip in trading volumes, given that the curbs on leverage trades - effective from January - are likely to hurt transactions in the F&O segment
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Positive momentum to continue towards 7,680-7,720: Chetan Jain
Check out the F&O trends in select stocks with Chetan Jain, Manager -Derivatives Desk, Anand Rathi
