Sebi may push for slower algo trading

Sebi may push for slower algo trading

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is working on rules to regulate algorithmic trading effectively.

According to two sources familiar with the matter, among the points under consideration are means to slow down the pace of trading through introduction of measures, including a minimum resting time for orders before execution, and randomising the time priority of orders an exchange receives.

Algorithmic trading refers to the use of electronic systems, which can potentially execute thousands of orders on the stock exchange in less than a second.

The regulator has been holding discussions on rules which could help create a more level playing field for non-algo players too, by placing some restrictions on how fast algorithms can trade in India.