“However since 2010, volatility-wise, we have been a lot better in comparison with the US. Whereas the credit score is normally given to extra native participation, it’s got extra to do with SEBI rules that diminished leverage,” Kamath stated.
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In a thread on Twitter, Kamath stated a lot of the Sebi rules have harm the revenues of brokers within the brief time period however led to lesser volatility. “This has considerably improved the percentages of retail members doing nicely. A type of Nazdiki fayda dekhne se pehle, door ka nuksaan sochna chahiye issues.”
In August 2011, he stated Sebi imposed a penalty for non-collection of end-of-day margins (SPAN) in F&O. Till then, brokers might permit clients to commerce with no matter margins, even in a single day.
“Aug 2014: Min 50% haircut for mortgage towards safety. Till then, promoters & HNIs might borrow as a lot as 100%. Unwinding of LAS positions when markets fell in 2008 created a snowball impact. 50% is now a excessive margin of security for NBFCs, sufficient to keep away from liquidation on unhealthy days,” he stated.
In Could 2018, penalty was imposed for non-collection of publicity & different margins along with SPAN for end-of-day F&O positions and in Nov 2019, Sebi began a penalty for non-collection of end-of-day VAR+ELM margins for shares. Till then, brokers might doubtlessly fund the margins to purchase shares, he stated.
“July 2020: Peak margin penalty for permitting clients any extra intraday leverage above SPAN+Publicity or VAR+ELM,” stated Kamath, who runs India’s largest low cost broking platform.