- SEBI overhauls Indian equity derivatives trading mechanisms
- SEBI introduced a new CAS framework regulating the Indian stock market.
- The implementation of the new Closing Auction System (CAS) is currently affecting stock price discovery for companies including Trent, Bajaj Finance, and Mahindra & Mahindra.
- HDFC Securities is monitoring market depth in the CAS, while SEBI works to improve overall participation in the system.
SEBI Reverts to Volume-Weighted Average Price for Derivatives Settlement
What happened
The Securities and Exchange Board of India regulated derivatives contracts settlement involving the Closing Auction Session (CAS) trading mechanism. The regulator announced that from December 7, derivatives contracts on expiry days will once again be settled using the volume-weighted average price method. This decision comes as the Nifty 50 rose 0.84% to 25,255.05 and the Sensex gained 0.95% to 81,879.4 in recent trading sessions.
From moneycontrol.com
Why it matters
Analysts suggest that the move by the Securities and Exchange Board of India to revert to the volume-weighted average price method could reduce volatility and help revive trading volumes in the derivatives market. This regulatory action is part of efforts to improve overall participation in the CAS trading mechanism.
The implementation of the Closing Auction Session is currently affecting stock price discovery for companies including Bajaj Finance and Mahindra & Mahindra.
From moneycontrol.com
Who's involved
- Securities and Exchange Board of IndiaRegulates derivatives contracts settlement and market functioning
- CASFunctions as a trading mechanism in the Indian financial system
- Bajaj FinanceIs influenced by the market presence and trading activities of the CAS
- HDFC securitiesActively monitors the market depth of the CAS
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Securities and Exchange Board of India
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CAS
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