Jane Street effect! Sebi calls for Rs 1,500 cr cap in net positions for intraday equity index derivatives: Sources

An Indian market regulator panel has suggested capping intraday equity index derivatives net positions at 15 billion rupees, prompted by concerns over manipulative trading strategies and retail investor losses. This recommendation, aimed at curbing excessive intraday trading, follows a previous proposal and seeks to clarify monitoring thresholds for stock exchanges.