The National Stock Exchange (NSE) expanded its futures and options (F&O) segment on November 29, 2024, by including 45 new stocks. This addition increases the total number of stocks in the derivatives segment to 223. Notable entries include Zomato, Paytm, LIC, Jio Financial Services, Avenue Supermarts, and Adani Green Energy.
According to analysts, inclusion in the F&O segment often leads to enhanced liquidity, better price discovery, and increased trading volumes. NSE MD and CEO Ashish Chauhan emphasized that these additions reflect the stocks’ improved liquidity and size metrics, aligning with SEBI’s revised inclusion criteria.
Criteria for Inclusion:
The stocks were added based on SEBI’s updated guidelines for F&O inclusion, which prioritize liquidity, trading volume, and market participation thresholds. These changes aim to support investor engagement, allowing efficient hedging and speculation opportunities.
Impact on Market Activity:
The addition of these stocks to the F&O segment is expected to generate greater interest in derivatives trading, enhancing overall market activity. This inclusion may lead to improved trading volumes for the respective stocks in both the derivatives and spot markets.
For members, NSE has advised updating their trading systems for these new contracts.
Full List of 45 New F&O Stocks and Lot Sizes:
- Adani Energy Solutions Limited (ADANIENSOL) – Lot size: 625
- Adani Green Energy Limited (ADANIGREEN) – Lot size: 375
- Angel One Limited (ANGELONE) – Lot size: 200
- APL Apollo Tubes Limited (APLAPOLLO) – Lot size: 350
- Adani Total Gas Limited (ATGL) – Lot size: 775
- Bank of India (BANKINDIA) – Lot size: 4,825
- BSE Limited (BSE) – Lot size: 125
- Computer Age Management Services Limited (CAMS) – Lot size: 125
- Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL) – Lot size: 350
- CESC Limited (CESC) – Lot size: 2,925
- CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited (CGPOWER) – Lot size: 725
- Cyient Limited (CYIENT) – Lot size: 300
- Delhivery Limited (DELHIVERY) – Lot size: 1,525
- Avenue Supermarts Limited (DMART) – Lot size: 150
- HFCL Limited (HFCL) – Lot size: 4,150
- Housing & Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) – Lot size: 2,425
- Indian Bank (INDIANB) – Lot size: 950
- IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited (IRB) – Lot size: 10,250
- Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) – Lot size: 3,525
- Jio Financial Services Limited (JIOFIN) – Lot size: 1,650
- Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL) – Lot size: 775
- JSW Energy Limited (JSWENERGY) – Lot size: 750
- Kalyan Jewellers India Limited (KALYANKJIL) – Lot size: 775
- KEI Industries Limited (KEI) – Lot size: 150
- KPIT Technologies Limited (KPITTECH) – Lot size: 400
- Life Insurance Corporation of India (LICI) – Lot size: 575
- Macrotech Developers Limited (LODHA) – Lot size: 450
- Max Healthcare Institute Limited (MAXHEALTH) – Lot size: 525
- NCC Limited (NCC) – Lot size: 1,775
- NHPC Limited (NHPC) – Lot size: 6,400
- FSN E-Commerce Ventures Limited (NYKAA) – Lot size: 2,950
- Oil India Limited (OIL) – Lot size: 1,075
- One 97 Communications Limited (PAYTM) – Lot size: 650
- PB Fintech Limited (POLICYBZR) – Lot size: 325
- Poonawalla Fincorp Limited (POONAWALLA) – Lot size: 1,450
- Prestige Estates Projects Limited (PRESTIGE) – Lot size: 325
- SJVN Limited (SJVN) – Lot size: 4,725
- Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited (SONACOMS) – Lot size: 775
- Supreme Industries Limited (SUPREMEIND) – Lot size: 125
- Tata Elxsi Limited (TATAELXSI) – Lot size: 100
- Tube Investments of India Limited (TIINDIA) – Lot size: 150
- Union Bank of India (UNIONBANK) – Lot size: 4,425
- Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) – Lot size: 875
- YES Bank Limited (YESBANK) – Lot size: 26,000
- Zomato Limited (ZOMATO) – Lot size: 2,000
