Sebi Plans to Raise Tenure of Equity Derivatives: Pandey

Volumes in cash market have grown rapidly, doubling in terms of daily traded volumes over a 3-year period: Sebi chairman

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Markets regulator Sebi is looking to improve the tenure and maturity of equity derivatives products in a calibrated manner, its chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday.

He said that volumes in the cash market have grown rapidly, doubling in terms of daily traded volumes over a three-year period.

"We will consult with stakeholders on ways to improve in a calibrated manner and the maturity profile of derivative products so that they better serve hedging and long-term investing," Pandey said at the FICCI Capital Market Conference 2025.

He emphasised that equity derivatives play a crucial role in capital formation, but the regulator needs to ensure quality and balance.