India’s benchmark indices extended losses on July 14. The BSE Sensex fell 247.01 points to close at 82,253.46, down 0.30%. Weak investor sentiment and caution ahead of the weekly expiry kept the market under pressure.
Ahead of the weekly F&O expiry on July 15, 2025, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Hindustan Copper, and RBL Bank have been added to the F&O ban list.
As the Sensex weekly expiry approaches on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has imposed a trading ban on 3 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 these stocks is restricted, they remain available in the cash market.
The stocks under the F&O ban for July 15 include:
Glenmark gained 1.68% to close at ₹2,218.20. The stock opened at ₹2,164.85 and touched an intraday high of ₹2,229.00 before hitting a low of ₹2,136.55. It has seen strong range-bound momentum in recent sessions.
The company has a 52-week high of ₹2,286.15 and a low of ₹1,274.70. It currently holds a full market capitalization of ₹62,597.78 crore and a free-float market cap of ₹33,309.16 crore.
With a consistently high P/E ratio (above 50 over the last four trailing quarters), Glenmark has come under investor focus due to its valuation and growing open interest in the derivatives space.
Hindustan Copper closed flat, edging up 0.04% to ₹263.40. The stock had a narrow trading range with an intraday high of ₹264.95 and a low of ₹259.35.
Trading below its 52-week high of ₹352.60, the stock continues to attract attention, especially given its strong 2-week average volume. It has a full market capitalization of ₹25,471.41 crore and a free-float market cap of ₹8,620.29 crore.
Like Glenmark, Hindustan Copper has also recorded a P/E ratio above 50 across the last four quarters, triggering its inclusion in the F&O ban list.
RBL Bank dipped slightly by 0.28%, closing at ₹263.35. The stock opened at ₹264.15 and hit an intraday high of ₹265.35 before retracing to a low of ₹260.85.
Its 52-week high stands at ₹266.95, with a low of ₹146.00. RBL Bank’s recent price movement greater than 50% over the past 3 months has made it a candidate for increased scrutiny.
The stock’s market capitalization is ₹16,042.83 crore with a free-float market cap of ₹15,606.13 crore. The elevated open interest and volatility contributed to its addition to the F&O ban list.
The weekly expiry of Sensex options contracts takes place every Tuesday. If Tuesday is a trading holiday, the expiry is shifted to the previous trading day.
Settlement occurs at the market close on expiry day, based on the final traded price. These contracts may appear without specific dates in trading terminals, identified only by their month and strike price.
With market weakness ahead of expiry and 3 stocks under the F&O ban list, investor caution is warranted. Glenmark, Hindustan Copper, and RBL Bank have seen increased derivative activity and valuation pressures. Traders are advised to manage risk carefully as expiry-related volatility may remain high.
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Published on: Jul 15, 2025, 8:42 AM IST
Neha Dubey
Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.
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