Sebi Mulls Enhancing Tenure, Maturity of Equity Derivatives: Chairman Pandey

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is working on plans to improve the tenure and maturity profile of equity derivative products in a phased manner, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday.

Speaking at the FICCI Capital Market Conference 2025, Pandey highlighted that cash market volumes have witnessed robust growth, with daily traded volumes doubling over the past three years.

“We will consult with stakeholders on ways to improve in a calibrated manner and the maturity profile of derivative products so that they better serve hedging and long-term investing,” Pandey said.

He added that Sebi’s broader focus remains on strengthening market depth, ensuring stability, and enhancing products that aid institutional as well as retail participation.

Market experts believe that extending the maturity and refining the structure of derivatives could help align India’s markets with global practices and reduce short-term speculative trading.