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The Nifty 50 index witnessed a recovery from its intra-day low on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, ahead of its weekly expiry. The benchmark index fluctuated between 24,767.55 and 24,535.55 levels during the session. At the close, Nifty 50 saw a rise of 88.55 points closing at 24,666.90.
On the Nifty weekly expiry on Thursday, May 15, 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed a few stocks under a trading ban in the futures and options (F&O) segment.
The restriction was imposed after the stock exceeded 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). However, while F&O trading remains restricted, the stock remains available for trading in the cash market.
The stocks under the F&O ban for May 15 include:
On May 14, 2025, Manappuram Finance share price jumped 0.63%, closing at ₹232.56. According to NSE data, the stock recorded a total traded volume of 74.86 lakh shares, translating to a turnover of ₹174.08 crore.
At the current price, Manappuram Finance shares are trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 16.25x.
On May 14, 2025, Hindustan Copper share price gained 4.82%, closing at ₹232.50. According to NSE data, the stock recorded a total traded volume of 83.27 lakh shares, translating to a turnover of ₹191.06 crore.
At the current price, RBL Bank shares are trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 53.27x.
On May 14, 2025, CDSL share price gained 0.81%, closing at ₹1,334.00. According to NSE data, the stock recorded a total traded volume of 38.10 lakh shares, translating to a turnover of ₹509.62 crore.
At the current price, CDSL shares are trading at a P/E ratio of 52.81x.
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed a stock under its futures and options ban after its derivative contracts surpassed 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL).
According to the exchange, traders are only allowed to reduce existing positions through offsetting trades, while opening new positions remains prohibited.
Any attempt to increase open positions could result in penal and disciplinary action. Despite the F&O restrictions, the stock remains available for trading in the cash market.
Nifty weekly futures and options contracts expire every Thursday unless it coincides with a trading holiday, in which case the expiry is advanced to the previous trading session. All contracts are settled at the normal market closing time on expiry day or at a later time as determined by the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
For individual securities, if the last Thursday of the expiry period is a holiday, the expiry is moved to the preceding trading session.
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On the Nifty weekly expiry day, select stocks like Manappuram Finance, Hindustan Copper, and CDSL have entered the F&O ban list due to high open interest. Investors should exercise caution as these counters remain active only in the cash market.
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 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.
Published on: May 15, 2025, 8:35 AM IST
Nikitha Devi
Nikitha is a content creator with 6+ years of experience in the financial domain. Specialising in personal finance, investments, and market insights, Nikitha simplifies complex financial topics, making them accessible to readers.
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