Sensex Weekly Expiry: CDSL and Manappuram Finance Under F&O Ban on May 13

On May 12, 2025, the Sensex ended the session with an impressive increase of 3.74%, gaining 2,975.43 points to close at 82,429.90. The market rally was driven by the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, and the US and China reached a trade deal 

Sensex Weekly Expiry: 2 Stocks Under F&O Ban  

As the Sensex weekly expiry approaches on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has imposed a trading ban on 2 stocks in the futures and options (F&O) segment.  

The ban was triggered as these securities breached 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). While trading in F&O for this stock is restricted, it remains available for trading in the cash market. 

The stocks under the F&O ban for May 13 include: 

CDSL 

On May 12, 2025, CDSL share price closed at ₹1,281.70 with a gain of 5.18% on NSE and touched the day high of ₹1,288.00 

Recently, the CDSL Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹12.50 per share of the face value of ₹10 per share for FY25, subject to the approval of the Shareholders. Previously, in August 2024, CDSL issued bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1.  

Manappuram Finance 

Manappuram Finance shares soared ~1% on May 12 and closed at ₹230.70 on BSE after reaching a day high of ₹232.55. 

Manappuram Finance Ltd reported a standalone profit after tax (PAT) before other comprehensive income (OCI) of ₹414.3 crore for Q4 FY25, marking a modest year-on-year decline of 3.3% from ₹428.3 crore in Q4 FY24. Despite the slight dip in quarterly performance, the company delivered a strong full-year result, with PAT (before OCI) rising to ₹1,783.3 crore in FY25 — a healthy 7.6% increase over ₹1,657.8 crore recorded in FY24. 

What is Sensex Weekly Expiry? 

Sensex options contracts are scheduled to expire every Tuesday. In the event that Tuesday is a trading holiday, the expiry is moved to the preceding trading day. 

Settlement of these contracts occurs at the normal market closing time on the expiry day, or at a later time as determined by the exchange. 

If the final Tuesday of the expiry period is a holiday, the expiry for individual securities will also be advanced to the previous trading day. 

Read More: SEBI Plans Major Changes in F&O Rules to Ease Trading and Improve Risk Monitoring 

Conclusion 

The BSE Sensex witnessed a steep gain ahead of the weekly expiry, supported by the India–Pak ceasefire agreement and the US-China trade deal. CDSL and Manappuram Finance remain on the F&O ban list, reflecting heightened speculative activity and breaches of market-wide position limits. With expiry-related volatility likely to persist, investors are advised to exercise caution and stay vigilant to stock-specific movements, particularly within the derivatives space. 

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/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. 

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