NSE cash market turnover hits 23-month high in June

By

Kairavi Lukka

, ET BureauLast Updated: Jul 24, 2026, 07:05:00 AM IST

Synopsis

Indian equity markets experienced robust trading in June, reaching a 23-month high in cash market turnover. Proprietary traders' share of cash market turnover decreased, indicating broader investor participation. Foreign investors significantly increased their presence in equity futures, reaching a record high. Domestic institutional investors also boosted their share in equity futures during this period. Individual investors raised their participation in equity options, showing growing retail trader involvement.

Trading activity in India's equity markets remained strong in June, with cash market turnover on the NSE rising to a 23-month high of ₹27.7 lakh crore from ₹26.9 lakh crore in May, according to the report.

While proprietary traders account for the largest share of cash market turnover, their contribution slipped to a six-month low of 33%, suggesting a broader participation base across investor categories.

In the derivatives segment, foreign investors strengthened their presence in equity futures. Their share rose to a record high of 31.5% in June, allowing them to retain the top position for a third consecutive month. Domestic institutional investors also increased their share to 13.8%.

A similar trend was visible in the options market. In equity options, measured by premium turnover, proprietary traders' share eased to 48%, while individual investors increased their participation to 39.3%, highlighting the growing participation of retail traders in the derivatives.

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