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Sebi weighs margin changes for longer-dated derivatives

IN · 2026-09-23

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Key takeaway

Sebi may reduce margin requirements for longer-dated derivatives to boost participation.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerSebi considers reducing margin requirements for longer-dated derivatives, lowering the upfront capital needed to hold such positions.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onLower capital barriers expand participation by SMEs and individual traders in longer-dated contracts, increasing trading volumes and liquidity.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youDeeper liquidity and broader participation improve price discovery and risk management options for Indian SMEs, reducing the working-capital drag of hedging.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: LiveMint Markets

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