Jane Street began its India operations in December 2020, focusing on trading in the derivatives segment using its own funds. The firm built large positions in index futures and options, especially around Bank\u202fNifty, to influence price movements. These trades were allegedly not neutral but aimed at swaying the market to amplify returns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SEBI\u2019s investigation, which covered trading patterns from early 2023 to mid\u20112025, found two key strategies. One involved taking outsized options positions and then executing offsetting trades in the cash market. The other used expiry\u2011day trades to trigger sharp index moves. SEBI said this hurt small investors trading on the other side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In early July 2025, SEBI issued an interim order barring Jane Street and related entities from dealing in Indian securities. The regulator froze \u20b94,843\u202fcrore (~$567\u202fmillion) as \u201cunlawful gains.\u201d This marks SEBI\u2019s toughest action yet against an overseas trading firm. Jane Street disputes the allegations and plans to respond within 21\u202fdays or seek redress through appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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