Jane Street Sued by Terraform Liquidators and Banned by SEBI Over Alleged Market Manipulation

Jane Street faces legal action from Terraform’s liquidators and a ban by India’s SEBI following claims of $4 billion in profits from Bank Nifty trades.

Summary

Jane Street, a high-frequency trading firm, is facing lawsuits from Terraform's liquidators and a trading ban by SEBI over alleged market manipulation. The firm is accused of profiting $4 billion from Bank Nifty option trades. Jane Street denies the accusations and remains under investigation as of February 2026.

Terms & Concepts
  • High-Frequency Trading: A type of algorithmic trading using high-speed data and execution to capitalize on small price movements.
  • Bank Nifty: A stock index that represents the performance of the banking sector in India, part of the broader Nifty 50 index.