Description
BSE introduces futures and options contracts for 8 individual securities in the Equity Derivatives segment effective May 4, 2026, including Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard, Hyundai Motor India, and others.
Summary
BSE has announced the introduction of futures and options (F&O) contracts on 8 individual securities in the Equity Derivatives segment, effective May 4, 2026. Trading members can trade these contracts from that date, with contract details available in the derivatives contract master file generated at end of day on April 30, 2026.
Key Points
- Futures and options contracts will be available for 8 new underlying securities from May 4, 2026
- Contract master file will be generated at end of day on April 30, 2026
- Contract master file is accessible via BSE extranet and the BSEIndia website
- All 8 securities are listed in the Equity segment and will now have Equity Derivatives coverage
Securities Added to F&O
| Sr No | Scrip Code | Underlying Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 533096 | Adani Power Ltd |
| 2 | 540678 | Cochin Shipyard Ltd |
| 3 | 544274 | Hyundai Motor India Ltd |
| 4 | 532892 | Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd |
| 5 | 540767 | Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd |
| 6 | 544307 | Vishal Mega Mart Ltd |
| 7 | 500033 | Force Motors Ltd |
| 8 | 500163 | Godfrey Phillips India Ltd |
Regulatory Changes
No regulatory framework changes; this is an operational expansion of the Equity Derivatives segment by BSE to include 8 additional underlying securities eligible for futures and options trading.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading members must note the new F&O-eligible securities and update their systems accordingly
- Members should download the updated derivatives contract master file from BSE extranet or BSEIndia website after April 30, 2026, to obtain full contract specifications
Important Dates
- April 30, 2026: Contract master file for the new securities generated (end of day)
- May 4, 2026: Futures and options contracts available for trading in the Equity Derivatives segment
Impact Assessment
This circular has high market impact as it expands derivatives availability to 8 prominent securities spanning diverse sectors — energy (Adani Power), defence/shipbuilding (Cochin Shipyard), automotive (Hyundai Motor India, Force Motors), financial services (Motilal Oswal, Nippon Life India AMC), retail (Vishal Mega Mart), and FMCG (Godfrey Phillips India). Traders and institutional investors gain new instruments for hedging, speculation, and portfolio management. Increased liquidity and price discovery in these counters is expected once F&O trading commences.
Impact Justification
Introduction of F&O contracts for 8 new securities significantly expands derivatives market access and hedging opportunities for traders; affects multiple high-profile stocks including Adani Power and Hyundai Motor India.