On January 12, 2026, domestic equity markets traded with mild volatility ahead of the weekly derivatives expiry. Investors remained cautious as select stocks entered the Futures & Options (F&O) ban list due to elevated derivative positions.
The Nifty weekly Futures & Options contracts are scheduled to expire today, Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in line with the regular weekly expiry calendar.
Ahead of the Nifty’s weekly expiry on January 13, 2026, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed two stocks under the Futures and Options (F&O) trading ban.
This restriction is triggered when the open interest in a stock’s derivative contracts exceeds 95% of the Market-Wide Position Limit (MWPL). While new derivative positions are prohibited, trading in the cash market continues as usual.
As of January 12, 2026, Steel Authority of India Limited’s share price ended higher in the cash market.
The stock opened at ₹145.67 against a previous close of ₹145.67 and moved within a day’s range of ₹143.64 to ₹149.70.
It eventually closed at ₹149.22, marking a gain of ₹3.93 or 2.70% for the session.
As of January 12, 2026, Sammaan Capital Limited’s share price ended lower in the cash market.
The stock opened at ₹144.50 against a previous close of ₹144.56 and moved within a day’s range of ₹140.70 to ₹144.74.
It eventually closed at ₹142.93, recording a decline of ₹1.46 or 1.01% for the session.
A stock is placed under the Futures & Options (F&O) ban by the NSE when the open interest in its derivative contracts exceeds 95% of the Market-Wide Position Limit (MWPL).
The objective of this regulatory measure is to curb excessive speculation and maintain orderly market conditions, particularly during expiry sessions.
During the ban period:
Nifty 50 Futures & Options contracts typically expire every Tuesday. All contracts are settled based on the closing price of the underlying index on the expiry day.
Weekly expiry sessions often witness heightened volatility due to position unwinding and rollover activity.
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Markets remained cautious ahead of the Nifty weekly expiry, while SAIL and Sammaan Capital entered the F&O ban list due to high derivative open interest. Traders are expected to stay vigilant as expiry-related volatility persists.
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Published on: Jan 13, 2026, 8:45 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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