Effective Today, April 1, 2026, 8 new stocks, Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard, Force Motors, Godfrey Phillips India, Hyundai Motor India, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Nippon Life India AMC, and Vishal Mega Mart have entered the futures and options (F&O) segment.
No stocks are being removed from the F&O segment at the beginning of this series. However, HUDCO, Piramal Pharma, Tata Technologies, and Torrent Power are set to exit the segment at the end of the current series.
The futures contract will have a lot size of 3,550 shares. The stock is currently trading about 18% below its 52-week high of ₹182.
Each futures lot will consist of 400 shares. The stock has corrected sharply, falling 53% from its 52-week high of ₹2,545.
The commercial vehicle maker joins the F&O segment with a lot size of 25 shares. Its stock is down 27% from its 52-week peak.
The cigarette manufacturer’s futures will have a lot size of 275 shares. The stock has declined 52% from its 52-week high of ₹3,947.
Making its F&O debut nearly 18 months after its 2024 listing, the company will have a lot size of 275 shares. The stock has seen a notable correction, slipping below its IPO price of ₹1,960.
One of two capital market firms joining the segment, it will have a lot size of 775 shares. The stock is down 42% from its 52-week high of ₹1,097.
The second capital markets entrant will have a futures lot size of 625 shares. The stock is currently about 21% below its 52-week high of ₹1,009.
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Among the newer listings, this stock will have a lot size of 4,850 shares. It has declined 33% from its post-listing high of ₹157.
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Published on: Apr 1, 2026, 10:01 AM IST
Sachin Gupta
Sachin Gupta is a Content Writer with 6+ years of experience in the stock market, including global markets like the US, Canada, and Australia. At Angel One, Sachin specialises in creating financial content that simplifies complex market trends. Sachin holds a Master's in Commerce, specialising in Economics.
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