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India's $5.2 trillion stock market is a major global player, and regulatory hurdles that deter high-frequency trading (HFT) can reduce market liquidity and efficiency. For crypto, this reflects a broader pattern of cautious, sometimes restrictive, regulatory stances in India, which have historically led to banking restrictions and tax burdens on crypto trading, influencing investor sentiment and capital flows.

High-frequency trading firms are avoiding India's stock closing auction due to a SEBI short-selling hurdle.

HFT Firms Shun India's Closing Auction as SEBI Short-Selling Rule Bites

HFT flight from India's closing auction could push algorithmic liquidity into crypto, where short-selling constraints are less punitive and price discovery is more flexible.