Angel One Shares Drop Over 6% After SEBI Remarks

Shares of Angel One Ltd. slipped as much as 6.6% on Thursday, August 21, following comments from SEBI Chairperson Tuhin Kanta Pandey on the need to extend the tenure of derivative contracts. SEBI also confirmed that a consultation paper will be issued soon to review changes in equity derivatives.

Market Performance in July

In its July monthly update, Angel One highlighted steady gains in market presence.

• F&O market share rose to 21.2% from 20.8%, an increase of 35 basis points (MoM).

• Equity market share climbed to 20.1% from 19.6%, up 47 basis points.

These improvements signal strong client engagement in both derivatives and cash segments.

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Management Outlook

Earlier in July, MD & CEO Dinesh Thakkar noted that trading volumes were reviving post the Jane Street saga. He emphasized that 45% of Angel One’s revenue comes from F&O broking, making SEBI’s remarks particularly impactful. Thakkar also expressed confidence that margins could rise to 40% by March 2025, compared to 34% in Q1 FY25.

Market Update & Key Insights

By mid-day, Angel One shares were seen recovering from intraday lows, trading around 5% lower at ₹2,583.9. However, the stock remains 27% below its 52-week high, highlighting investor caution despite positive business updates.

Key Insight: SEBI’s regulatory review on derivatives could influence brokerages heavily dependent on F&O revenues, while Angel One’s rising market share indicates resilience amid sector uncertainty.

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