On March 21, 2025, a few notable stocks have entered the Futures and Options (F&O) ban list as their open interest (OI) crossed 95% of the market-wide position limits (MWPL). According to regulatory norms, stocks are placed under the ban when OI breaches this threshold and are only removed when the OI drops below 80%.
Securities in Ban Today:
- IndusInd Bank: MWPL surged to 98.58%, indicating heavy speculative activity.
- Manappuram Finance: Currently at 107.59% MWPL, the stock has triggered a ban as investor interest remains elevated following recent strategic announcements.
- Polycab: MWPL at 97.63%, justifying its place in today’s ban list.
Possible Entrants:
These stocks are nearing the ban threshold and could be added soon if OI rises further:
- BSE: 85.50%
- Bsoft: 85.42%
- Angel One: 83.16%
Possible Exits:
If OI drops below 80%, these stocks could exit the ban list:
- Hindustan Copper: MWPL has decreased to 83.84% from 91.29%.
- SAIL: MWPL now stands at 80.29%, close to the exit threshold.
Investors are advised to exercise caution while trading in these counters as fresh positions are restricted in F&O contracts under the ban.
