Archive · 7 Aug 2025
SEBI Chief: No Plans to Curb Weekly F&O Expiries
The head of SEBI said rumors about stopping weekly stock options trading were not true.
After his statement, stock prices went up because investors felt reassured.
Earlier, stocks had gone down because of the rumors.
SEBI is looking at ways to improve things, but nothing has been decided yet.
SEBI Chairman dismissed media reports about curbing weekly F&O expiries as speculative.
Following the statement, BSE shares and the Nifty Capital Markets index entered the green zone.
Shares of BSE and other capital market stocks had declined due to earlier reports.
The SEBI Chairman stated reforms are needed, but the nature of those reforms is determined through a process.
A SEBI member previously expressed concerns about the surge in F&O contracts and potential improvements.
- Who
- SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
- What
- SEBI Chairman clarified that reports about curbing weekly F&O expiries are speculative.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To address market speculation and clarify SEBI's position on potential reforms.
Market Speculation
SEBI Position
F&O Expiry Concerns
Market Speculation
Reports of curbing weekly F&O expiries.
SEBI Position
SEBI dismisses as speculative.
- BSE Shares
- Up 1.41% as of 2:30 PM
- Nifty Capital Markets Index
- Up 2.36%
- SEBI Chairman's Stance
- Reports are speculative
