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Closing Auction Session Cuts Derivatives Volume, Raising Liquidity concern

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3 days ago
Closing Auction Session Cuts Derivatives Volume, Raising Liquidity concern
KEY POINTS
August derivatives turnover hit multi-month lows on NSE and BSE after CAS changed trading
NSE's August derivatives turnover fell to ₹34.48 lakh crore, lowest since November 2023
Traders are closing positions earlier, reducing arbitrage and hedging activity near close
LUMIC INSIGHT
CAS volatility a big challenge for derivative traders
Explore the recent impact of the Closing Auction Session (CAS) on India's derivatives market. This 'Insights' piece delves into how changes in CAS have led to a noticeable dip in derivatives turnover on both NSE and BSE. With August derivatives turnover hitting multi-month lows – NSE's falling to ₹34.48 lakh crore, the lowest since November 2023 – concerns around stock market liquidity are rising. Discover why traders are adjusting their strategies, closing positions earlier, and how this affects arbitrage and hedging activities within the F&O trading India landscape. Understand the challenges CAS volatility presents for derivative traders and its implications for the broader Indian stock market.
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