Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Zerodha CEO Raises Concerns on Weekly Options Ban
The CEO of Zerodha, Nithin Kamath, is worried that India might ban weekly stock options.
Weekly options allow traders to bet on stock prices every week, which have grown in popularity.
Regulators are concerned that these options might be too risky for small investors.
If weekly options were banned, trading volumes could fall significantly, impacting brokerage firms' revenue.
Kamath suggests a middle ground with safety measures but acknowledges a complete ban is possible.
Zerodha's CEO fears a potential ban on weekly options.
Weekly options are popular for short-term trading.
Regulators express concerns about investor risk.
A ban could significantly impact trading volumes and brokerage revenues.
Kamath suggests a possible middle ground.
- Who
- Nithin Kamath, SEBI
- What
- Potential ban on weekly option expiries
- When
- Following Sebi board meeting
- Where
- India
- Why
- Concerns about retail investor risk
Market Participants
Regulators
Risk for Retail Investors
Market Participants
Weekly options offer easy access for retail participation.
Regulators
Weekly options may lead to excessive risk-taking among small traders.
Impact on Brokerage Revenue
Market Participants
Changes in derivative rules have a big impact on business.
Regulators
Concerned about the risks of retail trading, possible ban
- Subject
- Potential ban on weekly option expiries
- Source
- Nithin Kamath, Zerodha CEO
- Key Concern
- Regulatory Risk for Brokers
- Trading Volume Impact
- Volumes declined nearly 40% with halved weekly expiries
