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Budget clarity tempers aggressive positioning in equity derivatives
Derivatives traders reduced aggressive positions as Budget 2026 brought policy clarity.
Following the Budget 2026 announcements, equity derivatives trading saw moderated aggression. Traders reduced oversized positions as policy clarity emerged. Volatility remained elevated, but directional bets softened. The shift reflected caution amid recalibrated earnings expectations, fiscal projections and global macro uncertainties influencing short-term market outlook.