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Whether arbitrage or manipulation, the Jane Street episode highlights a critical truth: markets need more transparency, more accountability, and more human judgment.

The trading firm has been barred by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) through an order on July 3 from the Indian trading markets. In its order, Sebi has also said that “unlawful gains” of Rs 4,843.57 crore should be impounded.