The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has announced the inclusion of 6 stocks in the futures and options (F&O) segment, with trading set to begin from April 1, 2026.
According to an exchange circular dated March 9, the stocks selected for the F&O segment are Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard, Hyundai Motor India, Motilal Oswal Financial Services, Nippon Life India Asset Management and Vishal Mega Mart.
The exchange stated that derivative contracts for these companies will become available for trading once they meet the eligibility conditions under the quarter sigma computation cycle for March 2026.
The decision follows stock selection criteria laid out by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which determines eligibility for companies to be included in the derivatives segment.
NSE also said the market lot and scheme of strikes for these contracts will be communicated to members through a separate circular on March 30, 2026.
“The details of the applicable quantity freeze shall be available in the contract file, which shall be applicable for trading on April 1, 2026,” the exchange said.
The National Stock Exchange currently offers derivative trading on 206 individual securities that meet SEBI’s eligibility requirements for futures and options contracts.
Indian stock market under pressure
Meanwhile, tensions in the Middle East continued to impact the Indian stock market on Monday, March 9, as investor sentiment weakened amid rising crude oil prices.
A falling domestic currency and continued outflows from foreign investors also pushed benchmark indices to a 10-month low.
Following panic selling triggered by escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, the Nifty 50 dropped 1.86% to 23,994, while the Sensex declined 1.77% to 77,521.
At one point during the trading session, both indices had fallen nearly 3%. Although markets later recovered from the day’s lows, they remain at their weakest levels since May 2025.
Broader markets also faced pressure. The Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices fell by as much as 2.4%.
The situation in the Middle East has been worsening as the conflict expands. Crude oil prices have surged nearly 64% since the start of the war, while natural gas prices have also risen sharply.
The conflict, which initially involved 3 countries, has now drawn in several major nations in the region. The United States and Israel, along with Iran, have continued attacks against each other, resulting in widespread instability and significant loss of lives.
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