SEBI Disclaimer & Regulatory Notice

Last updated: 2025

OptionsGyan is an educational platform only. We are not registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as an Investment Adviser, Research Analyst, Portfolio Manager or Stock Broker. We do not provide investment advice, buy/sell recommendations, tips, or profit assurances of any kind.

1. Nature of content

All content on OptionsGyan — including strategy explanations, payoff diagrams, examples, glossary entries and any figures — is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes. It is intended to help learners understand how options strategies work in theory. It is not, and must not be construed as, financial, investment, legal or tax advice.

2. Not a SEBI-registered intermediary

OptionsGyan and its authors are not registered under the SEBI (Investment Advisers) Regulations, 2013, the SEBI (Research Analysts) Regulations, 2014, or any other SEBI regulation. We do not carry any SEBI registration number because we do not offer any regulated service. Nothing on this site should be interpreted as a personalised recommendation.

3. Illustrative examples

Worked examples use hypothetical, illustrative prices (for instance a Nifty spot of 20,000 and a lot size of 75) purely to demonstrate mechanics. These are not live quotes, not trade calls, and not indicative of any actual or achievable result. Real option premiums, lot sizes, margins, taxes and brokerage will differ and change over time.

4. Market risk warning

Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing. Derivatives such as options are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly. A majority of retail investors lose money trading in derivatives. You should not trade with money you cannot afford to lose. See our full Risk Disclosure.

5. No guarantee of accuracy

While we strive for accuracy, we make no representation or warranty regarding the completeness, reliability or accuracy of any information on this site. Options regulations, contract specifications, lot sizes and tax treatment in India change periodically; always verify current details with the NSE/BSE, your broker and a qualified professional.

6. Consult a professional

Before acting on any information, you should consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser and/or a qualified tax professional who can assess your individual circumstances, risk appetite and objectives. Any action you take based on this website is strictly at your own risk.

7. No liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, OptionsGyan, its owners, authors and contributors accept no liability whatsoever for any loss or damage — direct, indirect or consequential — arising from the use of, or reliance on, any content on this website.