SEBI has raised the minimum block deal size from ₹100 million to ₹250 million.
The change aims to discourage abusive bulk trades and enhance market fairness.
Block deals will now be done in two windows (morning and afternoon).
Price tolerance allowed for block deals is ±3%.
Stocks that frequently witness block trades (large / liquid names) ma
y be impacted.
Some large institutional blocks may shift strategies to cope with the new norm.
The change may reduce volatility around big trades.
Mid / small caps may see fewer large, sudden transactions.
Market participants will monitor how this affects liquidity
.
This regulation is key for trading strategy in major stocks.