Why Regulators Are Cracking Down on India's Giant Options Market
The markets regulator has become increasingly concerned about this segment of the market, particularly because of its sudden popularity among inexperienced retail investors chasing quick returns. It has previously warned that these traders could face big losses when bets go wrong, particularly against larger financial market players.
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