SEBI Report Shows Rise in Long-Term Equity Investing and Decline in Options Trading in FY26
The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (SEBI) 2025-26 annual report highlights a shift in Indian equity markets towards long-term investing, with delivery ratios rising despite a 6.8% decline in cash market turnover. Investor participation expanded, supported by increased demat accounts. Meanwhile, derivatives trading saw a 51% drop in options volumes following SEBI's regulatory measures aimed at curbing retail speculation, including higher contract sizes and uniform expiries, promoting market stability and disciplined trading.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (55/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 6 Aug, 02:21 pm. Other outlets followed.