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Retail F&O Traders Lose ₹91,685 Crore as 88% End FY26 in Loss
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Retail F&O Traders Lose ₹91,685 Crore as 88% End FY26 in Loss
KEY POINTS
Nearly 88% of retail F&O traders lost money in FY26 despite SEBI's tighter curbs
Retail traders lost ₹91,685 crore in FY26, though total losses fell 18% year-on-year
Options accounted for 92% of retail losses, keeping derivatives risk heavily concentrated
LUMIC INSIGHT
Retail traders should avoid F&O trading
This 'Insights' piece delves into the stark reality of F&O trading for retail investors in India during FY26. Despite SEBI's enhanced regulations, a staggering 88% of retail traders ended the fiscal year with losses. The report highlights a substantial total loss of ₹91,685 crore, although this marks an 18% decrease from the previous year. A significant finding is that options trading constituted 92% of these retail losses, underscoring the high risks associated with derivatives trading in the Indian stock market. This analysis examines the impact of these F&O losses on India retail trading and the broader derivatives trading landscape, offering valuable context for understanding investor behaviour.
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