Finance Minister Sitharaman Urges Caution as More Indians Invest in Stock Markets

Mumbai, India – Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed concern over the increasing number of Indians investing in the stock market and emphasized the importance of protecting their household savings. Speaking at an event hosted by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), Sitharaman highlighted the potential risks associated with the growing retail participation in the derivatives market. Sitharaman cautioned against the unchecked expansion of retail trading in futures and options, warning that it could pose challenges …

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India’s Finance Minister Cautions Against Surge in Retail Trading Activity

MUMBAI, India – Speaking at a financial markets event hosted by the Bombay Stock Exchange, India’s finance minister expressed concerns about the potential risks associated with an uncontrolled surge in retail trading activities. Nirmala Sitharaman warned about the impact such unchecked growth could have on investor sentiment and household finances. This marked her first public comments addressing the issue, emphasizing the importance of regulators engaging with the market to refine regulations. To address the challenges …

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