The Nifty 50 index witnessed a slight recovery from its intra-day low of 22,807.95 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The benchmark index fluctuated between 22,940.70 and 22,807.95 levels during the session. Nifty 50 closed at 22,907.60, up by 0.32%.
Ahead of the Nifty weekly expiry on Thursday, March 20, 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed one stock under a trading ban in the futures and options (F&O) segment.
The restriction was imposed after the stock exceeded 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). However, while F&O trading remains restricted, the stock remains available for trading in the cash market.
The stocks under the F&O ban for March 20 include:
On March 19, 2025, IndusInd Bank share price gained 1.54%, closing at ₹691.95. According to NSE data, the stock recorded a total traded volume of 111.21 lakh shares, translating to a turnover of ₹770.41 crore.
At the current price, IndusInd Bank shares are trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.32x and the market cap stands at ₹53,906.67 crore.
On March 19, 2025, Hindustan Copper share price ended 0.43% higher at ₹222.52. According to NSE data, the stock recorded a total traded volume of 56.65 lakh shares, translating to a turnover of ₹127.12 crore.
At the current price, Hindustan Copper shares are trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 53.21x and the market cap stands at ₹21,518.22 crore.
On March 19, 2025, SAIL share price ended 3.89% higher at ₹113.15. According to NSE data, the stock recorded a total traded volume of 476.58 lakh shares, translating to a turnover of ₹536.82 crore.
At the current price, SAIL shares are trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.98x and the market cap of the company stands at ₹46,736.89 crore.
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.
Nifty weekly futures and options (F&O) contracts expire every Thursday unless it coincides with a trading holiday, in which case the expiry is advanced to the previous trading session. All contracts are settled at the normal market closing time on expiry day or at a later time as determined by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
For individual securities, if the last Thursday of the expiry period is a holiday, the expiry is moved to the preceding trading session.
Additionally, in MarketWatch, expiry dates for the final week’s contracts are not displayed separately, as they are classified under monthly contracts. Instead, only the month’s name and the strike price are shown, ensuring consistency in contract classification.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a major revision in the expiry schedule of Nifty index weekly futures and options (F&O) contracts. Starting April 4, 2025, these contracts will expire on Monday instead of Thursday. Additionally, the expiry for Bank Nifty, FinNifty, Nifty Midcap Select, and Nifty Next50 F&O contracts will also shift to the last Monday of the expiry month.
According to NSE, this change will take effect from April 4, 2025, and all existing contracts will be adjusted to reflect the new expiry schedule at the end of trading on April 3, 2025 (EOD).
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 research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
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Published on: Mar 20, 2025, 8:53 AM IST
Nikitha Devi
Nikitha is a content creator with 6+ years of experience in the financial domain. Specialising in personal finance, investments, and market insights, Nikitha simplifies complex financial topics, making them accessible to readers.
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