NSE Launches Futures & Options Contracts on 6 Individual Securities: Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard and More

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced the introduction of futures and options contracts on 6 individual securities, effective April 1, 2026.  

This move follows the stock selection criteria set by SEBI and aims to enhance trading opportunities for market participants. 

Details of the New Contracts 

The NSE has listed 6 securities for the new futures and options contracts. These include Adani Power Limited, Cochin Shipyard Limited, Hyundai Motor India Limited, Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited, Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited, and Vishal Mega Mart Limited.  

The introduction of these contracts is subject to the fulfilment of eligibility criteria based on the Quarter sigma computation cycle of March 2026. 

The market lot and scheme of strikes for these securities will be communicated to members on March 30, 2026, through a separate circular.  

Additionally, details of the applicable quantity freeze will be available in the contract file, which will be applicable for trading from April 1, 2026. 

Technical Preparations for Trading 

Members are advised to update their trading applications with the latest contract files before the effective trading date.  

The updated contract.gz and NSE_FO_contract_ddmmyyyy.csv.gz files can be downloaded from the faoftp/faocommon directory on the Extranet server.  

Alternatively, these files can be accessed via the NSE website at https://www.nseindia.com/all-reports-derivatives. 

Read More: NSE Announces Revised Quantity Freeze Limits for Index Derivatives from March 2, 2026! 

Contact Information 

For further assistance, members can contact the NSE helpline at 1800-266-0050 (Option 1) or email msm@nse.co.in.  

Aarti Surve, Chief Manager at NSE, is responsible for overseeing the implementation of these new contracts. 

Conclusion 

The introduction of futures and options contracts on these 6 securities by the NSE is a significant development in the derivatives market. It provides traders with new opportunities to engage with these securities, enhancing market liquidity and offering diverse trading strategies. 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities or companies mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation or investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions. 

Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.