On Jan 19, 2026, the Nifty 50 closed at 25,585.50, down ~109 points or 0.42%, while the BSE Sensex fell 0.39%, settling at 83,246.18.
The Nifty weekly derivatives contracts are scheduled to expire on Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026, in line with the standard weekly cycle. Caution ahead of expiry has resulted in tempered market sentiment.
Ahead of the Nifty’s weekly expiry on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed one stock under the Futures and Options (F&O) trading ban.
Such a restriction is imposed when the open interest in a stock exceeds 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). During the ban period, no new derivative positions are allowed, though trading in the cash market remains unaffected.
The stocks under the F&O ban for January 20 are :
Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) share price closed at ₹149.00 on Jan 19, down 0.25%. SAIL share price traded between the day's low and high of ₹147.68 and ₹150.21, respectively.
On Jan 19, Sammaan Capital stock (NSE: SAMMAANCAP) closed at ₹140.70, up from its previous close of ₹140.08. It opened at ₹139.50 and moved between an intraday high of ₹142.73 and a low of ₹139.40. The Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) stood at ₹141.09.
As per NSE guidelines, a stock is added to the F&O ban list when its open interest crosses 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL).
During the ban period:
This measure is designed to rein in excessive speculation and maintain orderly market conditions, especially during high-volatility phases such as expiry days.
Nifty 50 F&O contracts expire every Tuesday, except when the day falls on a trading holiday, in which case the expiry is advanced to the previous trading session. All contracts are settled at the closing price of the expiry day.
For convenience, during expiry week, these contracts may be listed under the monthly category on trading platforms to make tracking easier.
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Cautious sentiment ahead of the Nifty weekly expiry on January 20, 2025, has weighed on market mood. With SAIL and Sammaan Capital placed under the F&O ban, traders may shift their attention to cash market opportunities while waiting for clearer cues post-expiry.
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Published on: Jan 20, 2026, 8:35 AM IST
Sachin Gupta
Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.
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