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Nithin Kamath says genuine hedging in options market is now harder due to heavy speculation

Analysis of this story by et_markets · 11 Mar 2026, 7:37 PM IST (about 2 months ago)

BEARISH(90%)
hold
-47.5broad_market

AI Analysis

The evolution of the derivatives market, especially the rise of weekly options, can alter market dynamics, increasing speculative activity and potentially making markets more prone to sharp moves. This impacts institutional and retail traders alike.

Trading Insight

Negative for risk management in options; consider reducing exposure to complex options strategies or increasing capital buffers.
Quick check: NIFTY neutral, BANKNIFTY neutral.

Key Evidence

  • Nithin Kamath says genuine hedging in options market is now harder.
  • Surge in weekly options trading making hedging difficult.
  • Trading concentrated in ultra-short-term contracts, reducing liquidity in longer-dated options.
  • Risk flag: Increased market volatility
  • Risk flag: Higher hedging costs

People in this Story

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Nithin Kamath

Zerodha co-founder

Highlighted structural shift in India's options market

Sectors:broad_market

Sources and updates

Original source: et_markets
Published: 11 Mar 2026, 7:37 PM IST
Last updated on Anadi News: 11 Mar 2026, 8:36 PM IST

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