Investors should assess F&O suitability: Sebi chief after heavy losses

Sebi Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said regulatory measures have helped reduce aggregate F&O losses, though individual traders continue to face significant losses. According to Sebi's latest study, individual traders' net losses fell to Rs 91,685 crore in FY26 from Rs 1.12 lakh crore in FY25.

However, 88% of individual traders still reported losses in the fiscal year. Pandey's remarks suggest investors should carefully assess whether futures and options trading aligns with their financial goals and risk appetite.