In a significant move, SEBI has temporarily barred the trading firm Jane Street from the Indian stock market and seized ₹ 4,840 crore over allegations of index manipulation concerning the Nifty Bank Index. This development has sparked concerns over the vulnerability of retail traders in the derivatives market, where a staggering 93% reportedly incur losses. As regulators consider measures to enhance market integrity, experts call for increased transparency and monitoring to safeguard retail investors from manipulative practices.