Nifty Weekly Expiry Today: Bandhan Bank, IEX, and RBL Bank Under F&O Ban on July 24, 2025

On July 23, 2025, the Nifty 50 closed at 25,219.90, up 159 points or 0.63%, while the BSE Sensex rose 539.83 points or 0.66%, settling at 82,726.64.

The Nifty weekly derivatives contracts are scheduled to expire on Thursday, July 17, 2025, following the standard weekly cycle. Traders remained cautious ahead of expiry, reflecting in subdued market sentiment.

Stocks Under F&O Ban on Nifty’s Weekly Expiry Day

Ahead of Nifty’s weekly expiry on Thursday, July 24, 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed 2 stocks under the Futures and Options (F&O) trading ban.

This restriction is enforced when the open interest in the stock crosses 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). While fresh derivative positions are disallowed, the stock continues to be available for trading in the cash market.

The stock under the F&O ban for July 24 is:

Bandhan Bank

Bandhan Bank share price opened at ₹181.30 and closed at ₹181.50, with a change of 0.31%. The stock touched an intraday high of ₹181.79 and an intraday low of ₹179.65.

Trading Highlights:

• Traded Volume: 29.89 lakh shares
• Traded Value: ₹54.03 crore
• Market Capitalisation: ₹29,239.13 crore
• Free Float Market Cap: ₹15,329.23 crore
• VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price): ₹180.78
• 52-Week Range: ₹128.16 – ₹222.31

IEX

IEX share price opened at ₹192.70 and closed at ₹187.89, with a change of -2.42%. The stock touched an intraday high of ₹193.41 and an intraday low of ₹186.61.

Trading Highlights:

• Traded Volume: 92.15 lakh shares
• Traded Value: ₹173.60 crore
• Market Capitalisation: ₹16,754.91 crore
• Free Float Market Cap: ₹14,200.30 crore
• VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price): ₹188.40
• 52-Week Range: ₹151.00 – ₹244.40

RBL Bank

RBL Bank share price opened at ₹255.99 and closed at ₹258.92, with a change of 1.37%. The stock touched an intraday high of ₹259.95 and an intraday low of ₹252.55.

Trading Highlights:

• Traded Volume: 69.60 lakh shares
• Traded Value: ₹179.31 crore
• Market Capitalisation: ₹15,776.62 crore
• Free Float Market Cap: ₹15,347.16 crore
• VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price): ₹257.62
• 52-Week Range: ₹146.10 – ₹272.88

Why Is a Stock Under F&O Ban?

A stock enters the F&O ban list when its open interest exceeds 95% of MWPL, as per NSE rules. During the ban period:

• Traders cannot initiate new positions in F&O contracts.
• Only existing positions can be squared off.
• Breaching the ban can result in penalties.

This regulation helps curb excessive speculation and maintain orderly market functioning, especially around high-activity periods like expiry days.

About Nifty Weekly Expiry

The Nifty 50 F&O contracts typically expire every Thursday, unless it's a trading holiday, in which case the expiry is advanced to the previous session. All settlements occur at the normal market close.

On trading platforms, weekly expiry contracts may be grouped under the monthly header during expiry week, ensuring consistent classification and tracking.

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Conclusion

With Bandhan Bank, IEX, and RBL Bank under the F&O ban on July 24, 2025, traders should closely monitor open interest data and comply with NSE’s regulations. These measures are essential for maintaining market discipline and preventing undue volatility during the weekly expiry cycle.

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