Rising F&O trade becomes macro issue now, household savings going into speculation: Sebi chief

Rising F&O trade becomes macro issue now, household savings going into speculation: Sebi chief

Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Friday said the capital markets regulator is “compelled” to warn against speculative bets in the futures and options (F&O) segment because it has become a “macro issue”, affecting the broader economy now. Household financial savings are going into the speculative bets, belying the expectations of being used for capital … Read more

Union Budget 2024: 48% households report decline in earnings & savings, hope FM to offer tax relief

Union Budget 2024: 48% households report decline in earnings & savings, hope FM to offer tax relief

Ahead of the Budget 2024-25, almost 48% households across the country have said that they are increasingly facing a decline in earnings and savings. The households said that they have been facing rising costs related to food, school education, rent, transportation, cost of electricity, etc., the basic expenses incurred by a middle-class family. The big … Read more