Equity cash, futures volumes dip in June on new peak margin norms

Meanwhile, the average daily trading turnover (ADTV) in the option segment rose six per cent month-on-month

Trading turnover in the equity cash and futures segment fell 8 per cent and 9 per cent month-on-month (MoM), respectively, in June. Experts say the new peak margin norms and sideways movement in the market are the reason for the dip. Meanwhile, the average daily trading turnover (ADTV) in the option segment rose six per cent MoM.

“The fall in volumes is primarily attributable to either the new peak margin requirements or the drying up of investor conviction at current levels, which seems to be a reasonable explanation for Nifty50 touching the 15800-mark and not being able to sustain those