India equity derivatives traders drop 20 percent
Individual traders in Indian equity derivatives fell twenty percent in fiscal 2026 following heavy losses and regulatory curbs. SEBI reported that millions exited the market after suffering billions in aggregate losses.
Individual equity derivatives traders in India dropped about 20% in fiscal 2026 following regulatory crackdowns. The exodus comes as retail participants faced aggregate losses totaling 2.03 trillion rupees ($21.21 billion) over the past two financial years. The steep drop highlights the cooling retail boom in one of the world's most active options markets.
