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Retail traders call for Aug 12 boycott over closing auction and taxes
Retail traders call for Aug 12 boycott over closing auction and taxes
Day traders have launched an online campaign to boycott trading on August 12, protesting the recently introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS) and rising taxes. The Times of India reports that social media…
The Story in Brief
Day traders have launched an online campaign to boycott trading on August 12, protesting the recently introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS) and rising taxes. The Times of India reports that social media posts from traders with large followings blame the new system for favouring big institutions and causing losses.
CAS determines the closing price of about 200 stocks traded in derivatives. Traders allege it has created a wide divergence between the Nifty and Sensex, with some stock closing prices showing unusual variance. The protest also targets securities transaction tax and frequent rule changes by the regulator.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that regulators are siding with institutional investors gains steam every time a new rule stings small traders. Yet the same traders often demand tighter oversight during market crashes. The truth lies somewhere in between: SEBI must balance market integrity with retail participation. A one-day boycott is unlikely to move policy, but it will test whether genuine retail volume actually shapes closing prices or is dwarfed by institutional heft.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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