On April 2, the BSE Sensex gained 0.78%, closing at 76,617.44, while the NSE Nifty 50 rose 0.72%, ending at 23,332.35. In yesterday’s trade, the Nifty 50 index opened at 23,192.60, touched an intraday high of 23,350.00, and hit a low of 23,158.45 before closing in green.
Ahead of the Nifty weekly expiry on Thursday, April 3, 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has not placed any stocks under the trading ban in the futures and options (F&O) segment.
Since this marks the first Nifty weekly expiry for the April contract, no stocks have exceeded the 95% market-wide position limit (MWPL). However, usual trading continues in the cash market.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed a stock under its futures and options (F&O) ban after its derivative contracts surpassed 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL).
According to the exchange, traders are only allowed to reduce existing positions through offsetting trades, while opening new positions remains prohibited.
Any attempt to increase open positions could result in penal and disciplinary action. Despite the F&O restrictions, the stock remains available for trading in the cash market.
Next week’s F&O expiry has been rescheduled to April 9 instead of the usual Thursday, as April 11 falls on a market holiday. Traders should take note of this adjustment while planning their positions.
With no stocks under the F&O ban on the first Nifty weekly expiry for the April contract, traders had unrestricted access to the derivatives market. Meanwhile, the Sensex and Nifty 50 ended higher, reflecting positive market sentiment ahead of expiry.
Additionally, market participants should take note of the next week’s expiry being preponed to April 9 due to a market holiday on April 11. As always, traders should stay informed and plan their positions accordingly to navigate market fluctuations effectively.
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Published on: Apr 3, 2025, 9:06 AM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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