I have filed following rti to SEBI, if any one have more points to add they can file their own rti.
Step to file rti to sebi
- U need to go to https://rtionline.gov.in/
- Submit request
- Select ministry as “Department of Economic Affairs”
- Select Public authority as “SEBI”
my rti
I request the following information under the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005:
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Regarding SEBIs Decision to Discontinue Weekly Expiry:
a. Please provide a copy of the report, study, or analysis conducted by SEBI that justifies the discontinuation of weekly expiry options in derivatives markets.
b. Does SEBI have any documented evidence or data proving that investors are incurring fewer losses in monthly expiry compared to weekly expiry? If yes, kindly provide copies of the relevant documents.
c. Has SEBI analyzed whether retail investors incur less losses in equity markets than weekly expiry like Midcpnifty? If yes, please provide copies of the reports or studies conducted. -
Impact on Retail Investors:
a. What measures has SEBI implemented to ensure that small investors are not disadvantaged by the changes in expiry structures, particularly in comparison to large institutional players?
b. Has SEBI assessed the potential negative impact on retail investors who relied on weekly expiry options for trading strategies? If yes, kindly provide relevant details. -
General Query on Retail Investor Protection:
a. If SEBIs decisions aim to reduce investor losses, is SEBI planning to propose or implement restrictions on all options trading? If yes, kindly provide details.
b. What steps has SEBI taken to address losses incurred by small investors due to high transaction charges and other trading costs? -
Gambling and Betting Platforms:
a. Has SEBI or any related regulatory body analyzed the impact of gambling apps, cricket betting apps, and other such platforms on the financial losses of common citizens? If yes, please provide the findings.