A SEBI study found that 87.7% of individual F&O traders lost money in FY26, with total losses of Rs 91,685 crore. Active participation fell 18% to 87.5 lakh, the first decline since FY16, but average losses per trader rose 2% to Rs 1.17 lakh. Options accounted for 92% of losses.
SEBI study: 87.7% F&O traders lost Rs 91,685 crore in FY26
Source: Moneycontrol