Retail traders lost ₹1.8 lakh crore to derivatives in 3 years
Retail investors in India lost ₹1.8 lakh crore in derivative trading between FY21 and FY24, according to SEBI. Most profits were made by foreign and proprietary traders using algorithms. Young, low-income participants dominate this space, raising concerns over access, awareness, and the role of slick tech platforms in fuelling risky trades among retail users.