Description
BSE announces adjustments to NMDC Ltd F&O contracts due to interim dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share, effective February 13, 2026.
Summary
BSE will adjust all Futures and Options contracts in NMDC Ltd (Scrip Code: 526371, Derivative Asset Code: NMDC) on February 12, 2026, due to an interim dividend of Rs. 2.50 per equity share. The adjustments will be effective from February 13, 2026 (ex-date), with February 13, 2026 being the record date for dividend payment for FY 2025-26.
Key Points
- Interim dividend declared: Rs. 2.50 per equity share for FY 2025-26
- Record date: February 13, 2026
- Ex-date: February 13, 2026
- Adjustment date: February 12, 2026
- Full dividend value of Rs. 2.50 will be adjusted in all F&O contracts
- Adjustments made in accordance with SEBI Master Circular SEBI/HO/MRD/DP/CIR/P/2016/135 dated December 16, 2016
- Based on Exchange Notice 20180710-26 regarding corporate action adjustments for stock options
Regulatory Changes
No new regulatory changes. This adjustment follows existing framework under SEBI Master Circular No SEBI/HO/MRD/DP/CIR/P/2016/135 dated December 16, 2016 and Exchange Notice 20180710-26 regarding review of adjustment of corporate actions for stock options.
Compliance Requirements
For Trading Members:
- Note the adjusted strike prices for Options contracts effective February 13, 2026
- Note the adjusted futures base price effective February 13, 2026
- Contact respective relationship managers for further details if required
- Ensure systems are updated to reflect adjusted contract specifications
Options Contracts Adjustment:
- Rs. 2.50 will be deducted from all strike prices at end of February 12, 2026
- Adjusted strike prices available for trading from February 13, 2026
Futures Contracts Adjustment:
- Adjusted futures price = Reference rate minus Rs. 2.50
- Reference rate = Daily mark-to-market settlement price on February 12, 2026
- Adjusted rate serves as base rate/previous close for trading on February 13, 2026
Important Dates
- February 09, 2026: Notice date
- February 12, 2026: Adjustment date (cum-dividend trading last day)
- February 13, 2026: Ex-dividend date (adjusted contracts effective)
- February 13, 2026: Record date for dividend eligibility
Impact Assessment
Market Impact:
- All existing NMDC Futures and Options positions will be adjusted
- Strike prices for all option contracts will be reduced by Rs. 2.50
- Futures contracts will use adjusted base price (settlement price minus Rs. 2.50)
- Traders and investors holding derivative positions must account for these adjustments
Operational Impact:
- Standard corporate action procedure with established adjustment methodology
- System-driven adjustments minimize operational risk
- No manual intervention required for position adjustments
- Members should verify adjusted contract specifications before trading on February 13, 2026
Trading Impact:
- Continuity of positions maintained through automatic adjustment
- No disruption to trading activities expected
- Price discovery mechanism adjusted to reflect dividend payout
Impact Justification
Standard dividend adjustment for F&O contracts affecting all NMDC derivative positions. Material impact on strike prices and futures pricing but routine corporate action procedure.