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The study investigates the impact of derivatives listing on stock prices in the Indian capital markets. Significant positive abnormal return around derivative listing is found lending support to the market completion hypothesis. The results support the evidence obtained in the US, the UK and other developed countries that introduction of derivatives increases the opportunity set to invest in the markets and improves the overall efficiency of the capital markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper reviews the existing studies on insider trading, market efficiency, and regulation. We suggest that insider trading information is useful to escalate the price discovery. However, most of studies on insider trading are concentrated on developed markets. Hence, the paper identifies areas where research is needed. We show that insider trading issue should be evaluated on emerging markets so that proper regulation on insider trading can be framed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]