The Nifty 50 index ended higher on Tuesday, May 21, 2025, extending its positive momentum. The benchmark opened at 24,744.25 and touched an intraday high of 24,946.20 before slipping to a low of 24,685.35. By the close of the session, the index added 129.55 points, or 0.52%, to settle at 24,813.45, recovering firmly from early lows. The market showed resilience amid volatility, staying well above the previous close of 24,683.90.
On the Nifty weekly expiry on Thursday, May 22, 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 22 include:
On May 21, 2025, Manappuram Finance share price closed marginally lower by 0.14% at ₹228.06. The stock opened at ₹228.11 and traded within a narrow range, touching a high of ₹229.35 and a low of ₹227.79 during the session. According to NSE data, the total traded volume stood at 23.27 lakh shares, amounting to a turnover of approximately ₹53.18 crore.
The stock is currently trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E.) ratio of 16.04.
On May 21, 2025, RBL Bank's share price ended slightly lower by 0.11% at ₹207.84. The stock opened at ₹208.23 and touched an intraday high of ₹210.37 and a low of ₹206.41. As per NSE data, the total traded volume was 42.18 lakh shares, resulting in a turnover of ₹87.85 crore.
RBL Bank is currently trading at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 17.68, indicating a slightly premium valuation compared to some peers in the private banking space.
On May 21, 2025, Titagarh Rail Systems' share price surged 2.34% to close at ₹904.50. The stock opened at ₹891.45 and witnessed high volatility, hitting an intraday high of ₹947.00 and a low of ₹875.00. The total traded volume was 94.46 lakh shares, with a substantial traded value of ₹868.94 crore.
The company’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio stands at 39.05, reflecting a relatively rich valuation amid strong sector momentum.
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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.
On the Nifty weekly expiry day, select stocks like Manappuram Finance, RBL Bank, and Titagarh Rail Systems 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 22, 2025, 8:39 AM IST
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