NSE Adds 6 New Stocks to Futures & Options Segment Effective January 31, 2025

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) announced on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the inclusion of 6 new securities in its Futures and Options (F&O) segment. These changes will come into effect from January 31, 2025.

New Inclusions in F&O Segment

The stocks to be included are:

• Castrol India
• Gland Pharma
• NBCC
• Phoenix Mills
• Solar Industries India
• Torrent Power

The inclusions follow the stock selection criteria set forth by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in its August 30, 2024 circular. NSE stated that SEBI has approved the addition of these securities.

Market Lot and Strike Prices Details

NSE informed that the market lot size and scheme of strike prices for the newly added securities will be communicated to investors via a separate circular on January 30, 2025. The applicable quantity freeze for these securities will also be detailed in the contract file, which will take effect from the trading date, January 31, 2025.

45 Stocks Added to Derivatives in November 2024

In November 2024, NSE had introduced 45 new stocks into the derivatives segment. The circular issued at that time stated that contracts for several notable companies were made available for trading from November 29, 2024. The additions included:

Energy Sector

• Adani Energy
• Adani Green
• NHPC
• JSW Energy

Financial Sector

• Angel One
• Bank of India
• BSE
• CDSL
• Jio Financial

Retail & Consumer Sector

• Avenue Supermarts (D-Mart)
• Varun Beverages

E-Commerce & Technology Sector

• CESC
• Delhivery
• FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa)
• Tata Elxsi
• Zomato

Real Estate & Infrastructure Sector

• HUDCO

Utility Sector

• CESC

Banking Sector

• Yes Bank

16 Stocks to Be Excluded from F&O Segment in February 2025

NSE also announced the exclusion of 16 stocks from the F&O segment, effective February 28, 2025. Contracts for these stocks will no longer be available for trading from this date. The excluded stocks are:

Entertainment & Media Sector

• PVR Inox
• Sun TV Network

Beverages Sector

• United Breweries

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Sector

• Abbott India
• IPCA Laboratories
• Dr. Lal Path Labs
• Metropolis Healthcare

Chemicals & Fertilizers Sector

• Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers and Chemicals (GNFC)
• Coromandel International
• Navin Fluorine International

Footwear Sector

• Bata India

Financial & Banking Sector

• Can Fin Homes
• City Union Bank

E-Commerce & Technology Sector

• IndiaMart Intermesh

Gas & Utilities Sector

• Gujarat Gas

Specialty Chemicals Sector

• Atul

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