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SEBI Study: Retail F&O Traders’ Losses of ₹91,685 Crore in FY26

24 August 20261 min read
BANKING & FINANCESEBI Study: RetailF&O Traders’Losses of ₹91,685Crore in FY2624 August 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

SEBI’s studies on retail trading in equity derivatives showed a first decline in participation in a decade, along with large losses.

Key facts

IndicatorFY26 finding
Retail participationDeclined for the first time in a decade
Unique investors8.75 million
Combined net loss of retail traders₹91,685 crore
Share of traders making lossesNearly 9 in 10
Options’ share of total lossesAbout 92%

Exam angle

  • Regulator: SEBI.
  • Loss figure: ₹91,685 crore; investors: 8.75 million.
  • Segment driving losses: options (about 92%).

Test yourself

1. What was the combined net loss of retail equity derivatives traders in FY26, per SEBI studies?

The net loss was ₹91,685 crore.

2. Roughly what share of total retail derivatives losses came from options, according to SEBI's FY26 studies?

Options accounted for around 92% of losses.

3. How many unique retail investors remained in equity derivatives in FY26 according to SEBI?

Unique investors fell to 8.75 million.

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