Sensex Weekly Expiry: SAIL Under F&O Ban on April 23, 2026

Market participants are gearing up for the upcoming Sensex weekly expiry, with the stock exchange imposing restrictions on select securities in the derivatives segment as part of its regular monitoring mechanism. 

On April 23, 2026, both Steel Authority of India (SAIL) has been placed under the futures and options (F&O) trading ban. This action follows the breach of market-wide position limits, a regulatory measure to ensure market stability. 

Sensex Weekly Expiry: Stocks Under F&O Ban 

Ahead of the weekly expiry, SAIL has been placed under the F&O trading ban. The restriction has been imposed after the stock crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). 

While fresh positions are not allowed in the futures and options segment for the stock, it continues to remain available for trading in the cash market. 

Steel Authority of India Share Price Performance 

As of April 22, 2026, at 3:30 PM, Steel Authority of India share price on NSE was trading at ₹176.23 up by 0.67% from the previous closing price. This upmove comes amidst the trading restrictions imposed due to the F&O ban. 

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What is Sensex Weekly Expiry? 

Sensex options contracts expire every Thursday. In cases where Thursday is a trading holiday, the expiry is shifted to the previous trading day.

Settlement occurs at the regular market closing time unless otherwise specified by the exchange. Similarly, if the final Thursday of the expiry cycle is a holiday, contracts expire on the preceding trading session. 

Conclusion 

The inclusion of SAIL in the F&O ban list underscores the importance of monitoring position limits. Investors should remain vigilant about regulatory announcements and stock price movements during such periods. 

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