The Economic Times

Higher F&O costs could dent trading activity, but earnings revival to drive markets: Raamdeo Agrawal

Veteran investor Raamdeo Agrawal warns that recent derivatives trading cost hikes may reduce strategy profitability and temporarily impact market liquidity. While the budget is praised, the timing of these increased costs adds to market jitters amid moderating earnings growth and global uncertainties. Agrawal believes strong earnings will ultimately drive market direction.