Broking firms Groww and Samco Securities have launched innovative features to encourage responsible derivatives trading among retail investors, complemented by educational initiatives to boost financial literacy. In response, markets regulator Sebi has tightened equity derivatives trading norms, limiting weekly options contracts to one per exchange and increasing the minimum trading amount to Rs 15-20 lakh. Additional measures include enhanced monitoring of position limits, upfront collection of option premiums, and increased tail risk coverage.
