SEBI has confirmed that there is no current proposal to link options exposure with cash market holdings, addressing recent media reports.
Any regulatory changes in this regard would involve due process, including transparent and public consultation.
SEBI's clarification follows earlier reports suggesting a potential shift in regulatory approach to equity derivatives, although sources indicate no concrete plan exists yet.
SEBI's comparative study on equity derivatives trading showed fluctuations in turnover with a decline in index options turnover on a year-on-year basis, despite robust overall trading volumes.