Harvesting volatility: Trading volumes in September ripe for the picking

BSE's market share in the cash segment stood at 6.92 per cent

Equity market turnover, encompassing both cash and derivatives, reached unprecedented levels in September as heightened volatility created fertile trading ground for investors.

The average daily trading volume (ADTV) for the cash segment stood at Rs 89,747 crore, a combination of both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE, surpassing the previous peak of Rs 88,621 crore recorded in February 2021.

The ADTV for the cash segment saw an 8 per cent month-on-month (M-o-M) increase and a remarkable 34 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth.

Meanwhile, the ADTV for the derivatives segment continued its upward trajectory for the 11th consecutive month, achieving