The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced the exclusion of futures and options (F&O) contracts for five securities, effective from the May 2025 expiry onwards. The move is in line with SEBI’s circular regarding the eligibility criteria for stocks in the F&O segment.
According to NSE’s circular (Ref No. 43/2025) dated March 20, 2025, the affected securities are:
- Apollo Tyres Limited (APOLLOTYRE)
- Deepak Nitrite Limited (DEEPAKNTR)
- Escorts Kubota Limited (ESCORTS)
- MRF Limited (MRF)
- The Ramco Cements Limited (RAMCOCEM)
The exchange clarified that while fresh contracts will not be introduced for these securities, the existing contracts for expiries in March 2025, April 2025, and May 2025 will remain available for trading until their respective expiry dates. Additionally, new strike prices will continue to be introduced in these existing contracts.
However, starting May 27, 2025, no contracts for these stocks will be available for trading in the F&O segment.
This exclusion comes as part of regulatory measures to ensure liquidity and compliance with SEBI’s revised norms. Investors holding positions in these contracts are advised to adjust their strategies accordingly before the final expiry.
