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Sebi has directed top brokers to share client-level derivatives P&L data for Q4, covering the January, March period. The data will let the regulator measure the full-year effect of its index-options tightening measures on retail traders. Findings could inform whether additional restrictions or the current framework
FINRA has abolished the 25-year-old pattern day trader rule mandating a $25,000 minimum balance for frequent retail day traders. The change significantly expands market access for small-balance investors and is likely to drive higher order volumes across retail brokerage platforms. Competitive dynamics among retail
Angel One reported an 84% year-on-year profit rise in Q4, driven by higher trading volumes, better monetisation, and operating leverage despite broader equity market weakness. The wealth management segment grew, though lending activity dipped sequentially. Lending trends and client retention into Q1 are the key variabl
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath says the firm's zero-delivery brokerage model saved traders Rs 25,620 crore between 2016 and 2025. Kamath links the pricing discipline directly to Zerodha's bootstrapped structure, which he argues insulates the firm from investor pressure to cross-sell or monetise aggressively.
Six of India's top ten brokerages, including Upstox, Zerodha, and Motilal Oswal, reported year-on-year declines in active clients in FY26. The broad-based retreat signals reduced retail trading appetite driven by market volatility, pressuring transaction-fee revenue across both discount and full-service platforms.
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Sebi has directed top brokers to share client-level derivatives P&L data for Q4, covering the January, March period. The data will let the regulator measure the full-year effect of its index-options tightening measures on retail traders. Findings could inform whether additional restrictions or the current framework
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
FINRA has abolished the 25-year-old pattern day trader rule mandating a $25,000 minimum balance for frequent retail day traders. The change significantly expands market access for small-balance investors and is likely to drive higher order volumes across retail brokerage platforms. Competitive dynamics among retail
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
Angel One reported an 84% year-on-year profit rise in Q4, driven by higher trading volumes, better monetisation, and operating leverage despite broader equity market weakness. The wealth management segment grew, though lending activity dipped sequentially. Lending trends and client retention into Q1 are the key variabl
2mo ago · 1 min · Business
Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath says the firm's zero-delivery brokerage model saved traders Rs 25,620 crore between 2016 and 2025. Kamath links the pricing discipline directly to Zerodha's bootstrapped structure, which he argues insulates the firm from investor pressure to cross-sell or monetise aggressively.
2mo ago · 1 min · Business
Six of India's top ten brokerages, including Upstox, Zerodha, and Motilal Oswal, reported year-on-year declines in active clients in FY26. The broad-based retreat signals reduced retail trading appetite driven by market volatility, pressuring transaction-fee revenue across both discount and full-service platforms.
2mo ago · 1 min · Markets
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