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Sunil Goel

Sunil is an entrepreneur. He also advises businesses on supply chains, sales, and partnerships for growth

SEBI's Derivatives Pullback Will Drive Speculation Offshore

Longer-dated contracts and reduced leverage will push trades to alternative assets and foreign jurisdictions, defeating the regulator’s objectives.

Dev Chandrasekhar

Sunil Goel

August 26, 2025 at 2:29 PM IST

SEBI’s Jane Street Action May Be a Cure Worse Than the Disease

SEBI’s unprecedented enforcement action may have been premature, risking India's global derivatives supremacy on legally shaky grounds.

Dev Chandrasekhar

Sunil Goel

July 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM IST

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Jane Street’s Trades Reveal Global Options Sellers Rigged Indian Indices

SEBI’s probe exposes how India built the world's largest options market on a foundation of systematic retail exploitation

Dev Chandrasekhar

Sunil Goel

June 16, 2025 at 5:47 AM IST

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SEBI’s Derivatives Expiry Standardisation Move Can Stifle Competition

The derivatives pot has been stirred, again. The debate between investor protection and competition comes to fore.

Krishnadevan V

Sunil Goel

March 31, 2025 at 5:02 AM IST

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Derivatives

Nifty 50 Outlook Weak, Nifty Bank Seen Strong

Nifty Bank is better placed than Nifty50 and is showing signs of strength. Nifty Bank’s immediate resistance is at 48500 and major resistance is at 49000;. while immediate support is seen at 48000. Nifty Bank’s is expected to trade in the 47500-48500 range.

Sunil Goel

March 17, 2025 at 2:35 AM IST

Derivatives

Nifty50 weekly expiry seen weak

The Nifty50 is expected to open around 22,500, facing immediate resistance at 22,600, while 22,300 serves as initial support. Meanwhile, Nifty Bank remains stronger, with 48,000 acting as a crucial level, and any break below 47,700 could trigger short covering.

Sunil Goel

March 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM IST

Derivatives

Resilient Markets Or A Bull Trap

A wait-and-watch policy should be used in today’s trade. One should observe the price action and build-up of option positions in the first 30 minutes of trade. A volatile day’s trading is expected in Nifty Bank.

Sunil Goel

March 12, 2025 at 3:04 AM IST

Derivatives

Nifty Breaks 22500, Bears In Control

A wait-and-watch policy should be used in today’s trade. One should observe the price action and build up of option positions in the first 30 minutes of today's trade, to let Nifty50 settle and then to gauge the direction of the markets.

Sunil Goel

March 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM IST

Opinion

Derivatives Volumes Fall As SEBI Serves Unpalatable Detox

SEBI’s measures aimed at curbing excessive speculation have led to sharp contraction in volumes and growing unease among market participants.

Sunil Goel

March 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM IST

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Derivatives

Calm before the storm

Nifty Bank does not share the momentum in Nifty50. FII are bearish on Nifty Bank. Though the data suggests a range-bound day, up moves can be expected in Nifty Bank.

Sunil Goel

March 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM IST

Derivatives

Relief Rally Continues

With addition of long Index futures and shorting Index options, FII were neutral in the derivative segment during Thursday’s trade. Taking into account the overall data, FII will likely carry a bearish sentiment in Indian Markets today.

Sunil Goel

March 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM IST

Derivatives

Relief Rally

With the addition of long positions in index futures and options, FIIs turned bullish in the derivatives segment on Wednesday. However, taking the overall data into account, FII sentiment towards Indian markets remains bearish.

Sunil Goel

March 6, 2025 at 3:12 AM IST

Derivatives

Derivatives data shows narrow range; 22100 in focus for Nifty

Today’s trade is likely to stay range-bound, with support at 22000 and resistance at 22200. The broader setup continues to favour sell-on-rise trades.

Sunil Goel

March 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM IST

Derivatives

Weak US Markets Can Play A Spoil Sport In Indian Markets

FII activity remained neutral in the derivative segment during Monday’s session. Taking into account the data, FII may carry a bearish sentiment towards Indian Markets.

Sunil Goel

March 4, 2025 at 3:23 AM IST

Derivatives

Breather expected after Friday's Blood Bath

FII are particularly bearish in Nifty50 and are Neutral in Nifty Bank. Taking into account the data, FII are still carry a bearish sentiment in Indian Markets.

Sunil Goel

March 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM IST

Derivatives

SEBI Looks To Curb Gaming The F&O Market, But Liquidity Could Take A Hit

SEBI plans regulatory changes to boost derivatives market integrity. A new paper proposes tweaking position limits to decide F&O bans. Will it help?

Sunil Goel

March 2, 2025 at 6:41 AM IST

Lower lows on daily basis not encouraging

The Nifty50 is set to close down for five months in a row, a first in 28 years. Markets are moving to lower lows daily and neutral data with a bearish tone is not encouraging.

Sunil Goel

February 28, 2025 at 2:03 AM IST

Derivatives

Neutral Data suggests dull expiry

The data suggests a neutral with weak bias expiry.. All the immediate moving averages are far away and all support and resistance levels will have to be inferred from the conviction of option writers. Put writers have taken a firm grip at 22500 levels and call writers at 22700 levels.

Sunil Goel

February 27, 2025 at 1:57 AM IST

Derivatives

Weak US Handover, Asian Markets Indicate 5th Straight Loss Day

The data suggests a bias towards weakness. All the immediate moving averages are far away, and all supports and resistances will have to be drawn from the conviction of the call and put writers.

Sunil Goel

February 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM IST

Weakness Persists, Momentum Missing In Nifty Bank

Nifty Bank is still stuck in a range. The momentum is missing from the markets. Nifty Bank is approaching its monthly expiry, and wild swings can be expected this week.

Sunil Goel

February 24, 2025 at 3:11 AM IST

Indecisive Markets

Any rise in the markets is an opportunity to sell, at where and when the rally fails. It still remains a sell-on-rise market.

Sunil Goel

February 21, 2025 at 2:59 AM IST

Neutral Data Suggests A Dull Expiry

It still remains a sell-on-rise market. Expect a range-bound expiry where option strategies like Iron Condor or short strangle will likely work better.

Sunil Goel

February 20, 2025 at 2:40 AM IST

Continuing Bearishness Does Not Inspire Confidence

Any rise in the markets is an opportunity to sell where the rally fails. It still remains a sell-on-rise market.

Sunil Goel

February 19, 2025 at 2:50 AM IST

With Nifty50 Breaking Its 8-Day Of Losing Streak, Markets Are In A Mood To Consolidate.

The overall market setup is bearish, likely due to the bearish stance of FIIs and proprietary desk traders, despite the bullish sentiment among clients. This divergence in sentiment among different market participants suggests a potentially volatile market environment.

Sunil Goel

February 18, 2025 at 2:44 AM IST

All Eyes On 22900 For Nifty50

Any rise in the markets will be viewed as an opportunity to sell, as it remains a sell-on-rise market.

Sunil Goel

February 17, 2025 at 2:12 AM IST

It Is A Sell On Rise Situation In The Markets

Any rise in the markets should be seen as an opportunity to sell. The market still appears to favour a "sell on rise" strategy.

Sunil Goel

February 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM IST

Nifty50 Crucial Level At 23000

With calm global markets and a very volatile previous session in Indian markets, expect a subdued and calm expiry today for weekly Nifty50 contracts.

Sunil Goel

February 13, 2025 at 3:09 AM IST

Markets Are On A Downward Break

Overall market setup appears bearish. This suggests that FII views may have a stronger influence on market sentiment at present.

Sunil Goel

February 12, 2025 at 3:20 AM IST

A Day For Consolidation With A Bearish Tone

With the Implied Volatility rising, options premiums are up. Tuesday being the expiry of Sensex Weekly contracts, expect some volatile movements in the second half of today’s trading.

Sunil Goel

February 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM IST

Markets In No Trade Zone

The overall setup is bearish, which means that despite some bullish indicators, the market sentiment leans towards a potential downward movement. With the IV (implied volatility) coming down, volatile moves will be restricted.

Sunil Goel

February 10, 2025 at 3:26 AM IST

Market To Take Cues From RBI Decision On Interest Rates

The momentum is missing from the markets, and will be back as the market reacts to RBI’s decision on interest rates today. If there is a break below the 23600 levels, the next support will be at the 10-day DEMA placed at 23458, and then at the 20-day Daily Exponential Moving Average at 23428. If there is a positive upward movement, the 23800 levels will open up.

Sunil Goel

February 7, 2025 at 2:45 AM IST

Nifty50 In Consolidation Mode In 23500 - 24000 Range

The momentum is missing from the markets and traders will adopt a wait-and-watch until till RBI’s next monetary policy meeting, and we see the reaction of the US markets after the release of the US initial jobless claims data.

Sunil Goel

February 6, 2025 at 3:30 AM IST

Nifty50 Boxed Between 23600 And 23800

A consolidation expected between 23600 and 23800 for Nifty50. With the implied volatility now at a comfortable level, traders who bet on the market not going below 23600 (put writers) are confident. This makes it harder for the Nifty50 to fall below 23600. At the same time, traders who bet on the market not going above 23800 (call writers) are also confident.

Sunil Goel

February 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM IST

Market Will Take Its Direction From Global Cues, Mainly The US

Nifty 50 is currently in consolidation mode, with key support and resistance levels defining its range. The market's direction will depend on global cues, particularly the performance of US markets, and the behaviour of Put writers at critical levels. Traders should remain cautious and watch for a decisive break below 23,225 for potential downside moves.

Sunil Goel

February 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM IST

Expect Volatile Markets On Post-Budget Uncertainty

With the budget event now over, markets will focus on fundamental issues of corporate profits. Many companies are still expected to report their results, and their commentary will be of interest to the markets

Sunil Goel

February 3, 2025 at 3:19 AM IST

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