NSE Revises Quantity Freeze Limits for Index F&O Contracts from October 5
NSE Quantity Freeze Limits for Index F&O
The revised quantity freeze limits for index futures and options contracts are effective from October 5, 2026. The NSE circular states that the computation methodology mentioned in its earlier consolidated F&O circular will no longer be applicable to indices, and the specified quantity freeze limits will apply instead.
Revised Quantity Freeze Limits
| Index | Quantity Freeze Limit |
|---|---|
| NIFTY | 3,510 |
| BANKNIFTY | 1,440 |
| FINNIFTY | 3,240 |
| MIDCPNIFTY | 5,760 |
| NIFTYNXT50 | 1,125 |
| NIFTYFPI | 53,900 |
NSE Circular on Quantity Freeze Limits
NSE issued the circular under its Futures & Options department on October 1, 2026. The circular is referenced as NSE/FAOP/76693 and Circular Ref. No. 136/2026. It requires members to load the updated contract files in their trading applications before trading on the effective date.
The exchange has also stated that members can access the relevant contract files through its derivatives reports and contract information sections.
NSE Quantity Freeze Limits Highlights
- Exchange: National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE)
- Circular Date: October 1, 2026
- Effective Date: October 5, 2026
- Circular Reference: NSE/FAOP/76693; Circular Ref. No. 136/2026
- NIFTY Freeze Limit: 3,510
- BANKNIFTY Freeze Limit: 1,440
- FINNIFTY Freeze Limit: 3,240
- MIDCPNIFTY Freeze Limit: 5,760
- NIFTYNXT50 Freeze Limit: 1,125
- NIFTYFPI Freeze Limit: 53,900
- Segment: Index Futures and Options
What to Watch Next
- Traders may take note of the revised quantity freeze limits while placing orders in index F&O contracts.
- Trading members are required to update their trading applications with the applicable contract files before the revised limits take effect.
- Investors can track subsequent NSE circulars for any further changes to quantity freeze limits or index derivatives contract specifications.
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