{"id":24006,"date":"2026-04-04T14:39:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trending.niftytrader.in\/?p=24006"},"modified":"2026-04-04T14:39:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:09:59","slug":"big-shift-in-options-trading","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/big-shift-in-options-trading\/","title":{"rendered":"Big Shift in Options Trading\u2014Exchanges Announce New OTR Framework Effective April 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-section-id=\"rak6p8\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"100\"><span role=\"text\">OTR Rule Overhaul From April 6\u2014A Silent Reform That Could Supercharge Options Trading Volumes<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-section-id=\"b46ya0\" data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"194\"><span role=\"text\">Exchanges Redefine Trading Discipline While Unlocking Flexibility for Options Traders<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"430\">In a move that could quietly reshape India\u2019s derivatives landscape, the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">National Stock Exchange<\/span><\/span> (NSE) and other exchanges have announced a revamped Order-to-Trade Ratio (OTR) framework, effective April 6, 2026.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"667\">At first glance, the change appears technical. But beneath the surface, it signals a strategic shift\u2014moving from restrictive compliance to liquidity-driven market efficiency, particularly in the fast-growing equity options segment.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"792\">\n<p data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"792\">\u201cThis is not just a rule change\u2014it\u2019s a structural upgrade to how modern markets function,\u201d said a derivatives strategist.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1520\">Also Check :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/nifty50-contributors\">Nifty 50<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/nifty-bank-contributors\">Bank Nifty<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/stocks-price\/bse\">Sensex<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1l1ip4a\" data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"852\"><span role=\"text\">Why OTR Matters More Than Most Traders Realize<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1035\">The Order-to-Trade Ratio (OTR) is one of the most critical yet underappreciated metrics in trading. It measures how many orders are placed versus how many are actually executed.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"1035\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Read More<\/span> : <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niftytrader.in\/markets\/ipo-news\/safety-controls-ipo-opens-soon\/\">Safety Controls IPO Opens Soon, but Why Is the Grey Market Premium Still Flat?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"17kdql7\" data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1065\"><span role=\"text\">OTR Explained Simply<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1436\">\n<thead data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1119\">\n<tr data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1119\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1083\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Component<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1119\" data-col-size=\"md\">What It Means for the Market<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1436\">\n<tr data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1249\">\n<td data-start=\"1173\" data-end=\"1210\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Orders (Placed\/Modified\/Cancelled)<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1249\">Reflect trading intent and strategy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1307\">\n<td data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1268\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Trades Executed<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1307\">Reflect actual market participation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1370\">\n<td data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1319\" data-col-size=\"sm\">High OTR<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1370\">Indicates excessive, often algorithmic activity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1436\">\n<td data-start=\"1371\" data-end=\"1378\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Risk<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1436\" data-col-size=\"md\">Can create system congestion and distort price signals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1564\">Regulators monitor OTR to prevent manipulative practices, reduce unnecessary system load, and ensure fair price discovery.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1anu6z2\" data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1639\"><span role=\"text\">The Big Shift\u2014Options Traders Get a Much Wider Operating Band<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1787\">The headline change lies in the massive expansion of the price range exemption for equity options\u2014a move that directly impacts active traders.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1vn50gp\" data-start=\"1789\" data-end=\"1838\"><span role=\"text\">Old vs New OTR Framework (Equity Options)<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"2180\">\n<thead data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1916\">\n<tr data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1916\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1856\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1880\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Earlier Framework<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1916\" data-col-size=\"sm\">New Framework (From April 6)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2180\">\n<tr data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2071\">\n<td data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2011\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exemption Range<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2027\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u00b10.75% of LTP<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2071\">\u00b140% of LTP or \u20b920 (whichever is higher)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2132\">\n<td data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2086\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Flexibility<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2106\">Extremely limited<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2132\">Significantly expanded<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2180\">\n<td data-start=\"2133\" data-end=\"2148\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Penalty Risk<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2155\">High<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2155\" data-end=\"2180\">Substantially reduced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2308\">This shift acknowledges a core reality: options premiums are inherently volatile, and narrow bands were often impractical.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2453\">\n<p data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2453\">\u201cThe earlier framework treated options like equities\u2014this correction finally aligns regulation with product behavior,\u201d noted a market expert.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1oi0t1i\" data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2524\"><span role=\"text\">Market Makers Get Strategic Relief\u2014Algo Orders Now Exempt<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2649\">Another crucial reform is the exclusion of algorithmic orders placed by designated market makers from OTR calculations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"jzg0tt\" data-start=\"2651\" data-end=\"2683\"><span role=\"text\">Impact of Algo Exemption<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2912\">\n<thead data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2720\">\n<tr data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2720\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2696\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Area<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"2696\" data-end=\"2720\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Expected Outcome<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2912\">\n<tr data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<td data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2768\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Liquidity<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2798\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Higher and more consistent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2836\">\n<td data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2816\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Bid-Ask Spread<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2816\" data-end=\"2836\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Likely to narrow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2878\">\n<td data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2852\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Market Depth<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2878\">Improved significantly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2912\">\n<td data-start=\"2879\" data-end=\"2900\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Trading Efficiency<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2900\" data-end=\"2912\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Enhanced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"2914\" data-end=\"3045\">This change effectively removes a major friction point for liquidity providers, enabling smoother and more competitive markets.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"3l8eeu\" data-start=\"3052\" data-end=\"3130\"><span role=\"text\">Discipline Retained Where Needed\u2014No Change for Futures and Cash Markets<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3184\">Importantly, the reform is targeted\u2014not blanket.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"rws5pp\" data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3220\"><span role=\"text\">Segment-Wise OTR Treatment<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3449\">\n<thead data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<tr data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3222\" data-end=\"3236\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Segment<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3254\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Rule Status<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3276\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Exemption Band<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3449\">\n<tr data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3372\">\n<td data-start=\"3330\" data-end=\"3347\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Equity Options<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3357\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Relaxed<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3357\" data-end=\"3372\">\u00b140% or \u20b920<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3412\">\n<td data-start=\"3373\" data-end=\"3390\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Equity Futures<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3402\">Unchanged<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3412\">\u00b10.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3449\">\n<td data-start=\"3413\" data-end=\"3427\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Cash Market<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3439\">Unchanged<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3449\">\u00b10.75%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3580\">By keeping stricter norms in less volatile segments, exchanges ensure market discipline remains intact where risks are lower.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"8yzsmp\" data-start=\"3587\" data-end=\"3644\"><span role=\"text\">Here\u2019s What Happened Today and Why Traders Reacted<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3646\" data-end=\"3751\">Today\u2019s announcement triggered a measured but clearly positive reaction in the derivatives ecosystem.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"mclacx\" data-start=\"3753\" data-end=\"3777\"><span role=\"text\">Key Developments<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3962\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ug58fh\" data-start=\"3778\" data-end=\"3840\">Exchanges confirmed OTR relaxation for options segment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y6jf37\" data-start=\"3841\" data-end=\"3892\">Market makers welcomed algo order exemption<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"i8u2la\" data-start=\"3893\" data-end=\"3962\">Regulatory stance remained balanced with no change in penalties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"lgyg1u\" data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"3995\"><span role=\"text\">Why Traders Took Notice<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\">\n<div class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4378\">\n<thead data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4061\">\n<tr data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4061\">\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4011\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Trigger<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"4011\" data-end=\"4036\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Immediate Reaction<\/th>\n<th class=\"\" data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4061\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Underlying Reason<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4378\">\n<tr data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4183\">\n<td data-start=\"4124\" data-end=\"4141\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Wider OTR Band<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4141\" data-end=\"4152\">Positive<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4152\" data-end=\"4183\">Reduces compliance friction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4250\">\n<td data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4201\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Algo Exemption<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4201\" data-end=\"4219\">Strong Positive<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4250\">Boosts liquidity strategies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4251\" data-end=\"4305\">\n<td data-start=\"4251\" data-end=\"4271\" data-col-size=\"sm\">No Penalty Change<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4271\" data-end=\"4281\">Neutral<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4281\" data-end=\"4305\">Maintains discipline<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4378\">\n<td data-start=\"4306\" data-end=\"4332\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Segment-Specific Reform<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4343\">Positive<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"sm\" data-start=\"4343\" data-end=\"4378\">Indicates calibrated regulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"4380\" data-end=\"4520\">While there was no sharp spike in broader indices, derivatives traders are expected to recalibrate strategies ahead of Monday\u2019s session.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1b72j8r\" data-start=\"4527\" data-end=\"4583\"><span role=\"text\">What This Means for the Market in the Coming Days<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11cehe0\" data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4631\"><span role=\"text\">Short-Term Impact (Immediate Sessions)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4780\">\n<li data-section-id=\"se9f24\" data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4685\">Increase in order activity in options segment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4pwk64\" data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4739\">Higher participation from algorithmic traders<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bn5agu\" data-start=\"4740\" data-end=\"4780\">Gradual rise in intraday liquidity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1mk4c7u\" data-start=\"4782\" data-end=\"4808\"><span role=\"text\">Medium-Term Impact<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4809\" data-end=\"4941\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1n8pgli\" data-start=\"4809\" data-end=\"4852\">Improved price discovery efficiency<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1uyavuw\" data-start=\"4853\" data-end=\"4893\">More competitive options spreads<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ihsnwa\" data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"4941\">Potential rise in options trading volumes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"lbhm4w\" data-start=\"4943\" data-end=\"4978\"><span role=\"text\">Long-Term Structural Impact<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"5113\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1oon10g\" data-start=\"4979\" data-end=\"5048\">Strengthening of India\u2019s position as a global derivatives hub<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ybhduk\" data-start=\"5049\" data-end=\"5113\">Better alignment between regulation and trading innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"13y78ci\" data-start=\"5120\" data-end=\"5178\"><span role=\"text\">Impact on Traders and Investors\u2014Who Gains the Most?<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1dk47q2\" data-start=\"5180\" data-end=\"5199\"><span role=\"text\">For Traders<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5200\" data-end=\"5351\">\n<li data-section-id=\"xg2i9e\" data-start=\"5200\" data-end=\"5237\">Reduced risk of OTR penalties<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"162eyoq\" data-start=\"5238\" data-end=\"5295\">Greater flexibility in order placement strategies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"y3lln6\" data-start=\"5296\" data-end=\"5351\">Enhanced ability to execute high-frequency trades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1n75c8q\" data-start=\"5353\" data-end=\"5378\"><span role=\"text\">For Market Makers<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5379\" data-end=\"5502\">\n<li data-section-id=\"27ojsq\" data-start=\"5379\" data-end=\"5437\">Freedom to deploy algorithmic liquidity strategies<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1vaqq2k\" data-start=\"5438\" data-end=\"5465\">Lower compliance burden<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1k8u6z6\" data-start=\"5466\" data-end=\"5502\">Improved profitability potential<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"64cm00\" data-start=\"5504\" data-end=\"5525\"><span role=\"text\">For Investors<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5526\" data-end=\"5669\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ee9seu\" data-start=\"5526\" data-end=\"5573\">Better execution due to tighter spreads<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"aqmq8m\" data-start=\"5574\" data-end=\"5618\">Increased liquidity in options contracts<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1s8914\" data-start=\"5619\" data-end=\"5669\">Indirect benefit from more efficient markets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"18nii3s\" data-start=\"5676\" data-end=\"5750\"><span role=\"text\">Regulatory Intent Signals a Smarter, More Adaptive Market Framework<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5752\" data-end=\"5922\">The reform follows consultations led by the <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Securities and Exchange Board of India<\/span><\/span> (SEBI) and its advisory bodies, reflecting a data-driven and collaborative approach.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5924\" data-end=\"6041\">\n<p data-start=\"5926\" data-end=\"6041\">\u201cThe goal is clear\u2014encourage genuine liquidity while discouraging manipulative excess,\u201d said a regulatory observer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"bjgowt\" data-start=\"6048\" data-end=\"6120\"><span role=\"text\">Final Take: A Low-Visibility Change With High-Impact Consequences<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6122\" data-end=\"6394\">This OTR overhaul may not dominate headlines, but its implications are far-reaching. By removing structural inefficiencies and empowering liquidity providers, exchanges have taken a step toward a more mature, efficient, and globally competitive derivatives market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6396\" data-end=\"6577\">For traders, this is an operational upgrade.<br data-start=\"6444\" data-end=\"6447\" \/>For investors, it is a quality-of-execution improvement.<br data-start=\"6507\" data-end=\"6510\" \/>And for the market, it marks a shift toward smarter regulation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OTR Rule Overhaul From April 6\u2014A Silent Reform That Could Supercharge Options Trading Volumes Exchanges Redefine Trading Discipline While Unlocking Flexibility for Options Traders In a move that could quietly reshape India\u2019s derivatives landscape, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and other exchanges have announced a revamped Order-to-Trade Ratio (OTR) framework, effective April 6, 2026. 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