India, Sept. 24 -- Markets regulator SEBI is considering rationalising margin requirements for longer-tenure derivative products to encourage healthier, long-term participation in the futures and options (F&O) segment, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Wednesday.

"SEBI is open to reviewing and potentially lowering margin requirements for longer-tenure derivative products to encourage healthier, long-term participation in the Futures & Options (F&O) market," Pandey said on the sidelines of the 13th SBI Banking & Economics Conclave here.

Further, Pandey indicated that the regulator is examining structural measures, including possible adjustments in margins for longer-tenure contracts.

He said the regulator's approach is aimed at ensuri...