Expert panel to meet on July 15, discuss steps to lower risks in derivatives market

Sebi's panel, led by G Padmanabhan, will meet July 15 to discuss equity derivatives measures, addressing speculative expiry day trades. It includes increasing lot sizes, enhancing margins, upfront premiums, and intra-day monitoring. Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch highlights investor protection. Derivative turnover rose from ₹210 lakh crore in FY18 to ₹500 lakh crore in FY24, with index options involvement increasing.