On April 23, 2025, domestic equities continued their upward momentum. The NSE Nifty ended the session at 24,328.95, rising 161.70 points or 0.67%, while the BSE Sensex gained 520.90 points or 0.65% to close at 80,116.49. Banking and financial stocks were key drivers of the rally.
This week’s Nifty contracts are set to expire on Thursday, April 24, in line with the standard F&O cycle.
Ahead of the Nifty weekly expiry on Thursday, April 24, 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed 1 stock under a trading ban in the futures and options (F&O) segment.
The F&O ban is triggered when the open interest in any stock exceeds 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). While trading in derivatives is restricted, these stocks remain available for trading in the cash market.
The stocks under the F&O ban for April 24 include:
On April 23, 2025, RBL Bank’s share price advanced 1.07% to close at ₹191.67. The stock opened at ₹192.40 and traded between ₹186.01 and ₹192.40 during the day. According to exchange data, 130.05 lakh shares were traded, with a turnover of ₹246.49 crore.
The stock’s current market capitalisation stands at ₹11,645.27 crore, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.59x. RBL Bank is part of the Nifty 500 index and operates within the Private Sector Bank industry.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) places stocks under the F&O ban list when the open interest in their derivative contracts exceeds 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). Traders are only allowed to reduce existing positions through offsetting trades. Opening new positions is strictly prohibited and could attract penalties.
Despite the restrictions in the F&O segment, the stocks continue to be available for trading in the cash market.
Nifty weekly futures and options (F&O) contracts typically expire every Thursday. However, if Thursday is a trading holiday, the expiry is advanced to the previous session. All contracts are settled at the normal market closing time on expiry day.
For individual securities, the same rule applies. In trading platforms like MarketWatch, weekly expiry contracts appear under the monthly contract header during the final week, ensuring consistent classification.
As observed, the F&O ban mechanism acts as a regulatory tool to curb excessive speculation and maintain market stability during high-activity sessions like weekly expiries. With a stock under the ban on April 24, 2025, it’s crucial for traders to monitor open interest levels and comply with exchange guidelines. Staying updated with such developments ensures informed participation in the derivatives segment, especially during periods of heightened market action such as the weekly expiry cycle.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
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Published on: Apr 24, 2025, 9:02 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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