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Who regulates exchange-traded equity derivatives such as index futures and options in India?

SEBI regulates exchange-traded equity derivatives such as index futures and options in India, since they are securities traded on recognised stock exchanges. IRDAI, PFRDA and CCI have different mandates covering insurance, pensions and competition respectively.

  1. ASecurities and Exchange Board of IndiaCorrect
  2. BInsurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
  3. CPension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
  4. DCompetition Commission of India

Explanation

Securities and equity derivatives traded on recognised stock exchanges fall under SEBI's regulatory remit. IRDAI regulates insurance and PFRDA regulates pensions. CCI deals with competition matters, not market regulation of derivatives.

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