1. The document discusses the growth and development of derivatives markets in India, including key milestones like SEBI permitting derivatives trading on Indian stock exchanges in 2000 and the introduction of various derivatives products over subsequent years.
2. It provides background on regulations governing derivatives trading in India and the objectives of regulation, including protecting investors and market integrity.
3. The document outlines the objectives of the study, which include understanding the Indian derivatives market scenario, analyzing whether derivatives have achieved their purpose, and suggesting methods based on observations. It discusses the scope and limitations of the study.