Description
NSE updates quantity freeze limits for derivatives contracts on BANKNIFTY, NIFTY, FINNIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY, and NIFTYNXT50 indices effective November 03, 2025.
Summary
NSE has revised the quantity freeze limits for derivatives contracts on five major indices effective November 03, 2025. The changes are made pursuant to the computation methodology outlined in F&O consolidated circular NSE/FAOP/67775 dated April 30, 2025. Members must update their trading systems with new contract files before the effective date.
Key Points
- BANKNIFTY quantity freeze limit: 600 contracts
- NIFTY quantity freeze limit: 1800 contracts
- FINNIFTY quantity freeze limit: 1800 contracts
- MIDCPNIFTY quantity freeze limit: 2800 contracts
- NIFTYNXT50 quantity freeze limit: 600 contracts
- Effective date: November 03, 2025
- Members must load updated contract.gz and NSE_FO_contract_ddmmyyyy.csv.gz files before trading begins
Regulatory Changes
The circular implements revised quantity freeze limits for index derivatives based on the computation methodology specified in consolidated circular NSE/FAOP/67775 dated April 30, 2025, Chapter 1.8. Quantity freeze limits are regulatory safeguards that prevent execution of orders beyond specified quantities in a single transaction.
Compliance Requirements
- Trading Members: Must update trading applications with new contract files (contract.gz and NSE_FO_contract_ddmmyyyy.csv.gz) before November 03, 2025
- File Access: Files available from faoftp/faocommon directory on NSE Extranet server
- Alternative Access: Contract files can be downloaded from https://www.nseindia.com/all-reports-derivatives
- Reference Information: Detailed quantity freeze limits for all underlyings available at https://www.nseindia.com/products-services/equity-derivatives-contract-information
Important Dates
- Circular Issue Date: October 31, 2025
- Effective Date: November 03, 2025
- Action Required Before: November 03, 2025 (members must update systems before market opens)
Impact Assessment
Market Impact: Medium - affects all F&O traders dealing in index derivatives. The limits define maximum order quantities that can be executed in single transactions.
Operational Impact: Members need to update their trading systems with new contract specifications. MIDCPNIFTY has the highest freeze limit at 2800 contracts, while BANKNIFTY and NIFTYNXT50 have the lowest at 600 contracts each. NIFTY and FINNIFTY maintain identical limits at 1800 contracts.
Trading Impact: Orders exceeding these limits will be frozen and require manual intervention. Traders must structure large orders accordingly to avoid execution issues.
Contact: Members can reach NSE at toll-free 1800-266-0050 (Option 1) or email msm@nse.co.in for queries.
Impact Justification
Operational update affecting F&O trading limits for index derivatives. Medium impact as it changes trading parameters for members but follows established computation methodology from consolidated circular NSE/FAOP/67775.