India – SEBI Interest Rate Derivatives

India – SEBI Interest Rate Derivatives

On 26 September 2019, IND SEBI updated position limits for derivatives.

  • Previously prescribed framework for trading of cash settled interest rate derivatives.
  • Following consultations with stock exchanges, SEBI will review extant position limits.
  • Banks and primary dealers have same position limits as trading members.
  • Category I and II FPIs shall have same position limits as apply to trading members.
  • Non-institutions belonging to Category II FPI shall have same position limits as clients.
  • Revised limits for interest rate derivatives in the 8-11 years residual maturity bucket.

Effectiveness

  • The position limits are effective immediately.