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The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced the introduction of futures and options (F&O) contracts on four additional stocks, effective December 31, 2025, following approval from market regulator SEBI.
The new stocks entering the derivatives segment are:
- Bajaj Holdings and Investment Limited
- Premier Energies Limited
- Swiggy Limited
- Waaree Energies Limited
This move expands the F&O universe and reflects NSE’s application of stock eligibility criteria based on liquidity, market capitalization, and investor interest.
What This Means for the Market
According to NSE, market lot sizes, strike price schemes, and quantity freeze limits for these contracts will be communicated to trading members through a separate circular on December 30, 2025. Trading in these derivatives will begin from the start of market hours on December 31.
The inclusion of these stocks particularly Swiggy and Waaree Energies, which have seen strong investor attention signals rising institutional and hedging interest in these counters.
Why F&O Inclusion Matters
Entry into the derivatives segment typically leads to:
- Higher trading volumes and liquidity
- Greater price discovery
- Increased participation from institutional and sophisticated traders
- Enhanced hedging and arbitrage opportunities
For investors, F&O inclusion often places a stock firmly on the market radar, though it can also increase short-term volatility.
NSE’s Strong Market Position
The announcement comes amid strong operational performance by NSE. For H1FY26, NSE maintained:
- 93% market share in the cash segment
- 99.8% share in equity futures
- 77% share in equity options
NSE also continued heavy investment in technology infrastructure, reinforcing its dominance across equity, derivatives, and debt market segments.
Bottom Line
With the addition of these four stocks to the derivatives segment, NSE continues to deepen India’s capital market ecosystem. Investors and traders will closely watch how liquidity, volatility, and price action evolve once F&O trading begins from December 31, 2025.
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