Quantity Freeze Limits for Indices
NSE circular NSE/FAOP/75521 · 31 Jul 2026
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The National Stock Exchange of India has updated the quantity freeze limits for derivative contracts on specific indices, effective August 3, 2026. The revised limits are set at 600 for BANKNIFTY and NIFTYNXT50, 1800 for NIFTY and FINNIFTY, and 2800 for MIDCPNIFTY. Trading members are required to update their trading applications by loading the latest contract files (contract.gz and NSE_FO_contract_ddmmyyyy.csv.gz) from the NSE Extranet server or the official website before commencing trading on the effective date.
What you must do
- Load the updated contract.gz and NSE_FO_contract_ddmmyyyy.csv.gz files in the trading application before trading on the effective date.
Key dates
- Effective from
- 03 Aug 2026
- Effective date for quantity freeze limits
Document text
National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Circular
| Department: FUTURES & OPTIONS | |
|---|---|
| Download Ref No: NSE/FAOP/75521 | Date: July 31, 2026 |
| Circular Ref. No: 110/2026 |
All Members,
Quantity Freeze Limits for Indices
In pursuance to chapter 1.9 Quantity freeze for futures & options contracts in F&O consolidated circular no. NSE/FAOP/73928 dated April 28, 2026. As per the computation methodology mentioned in the circular, the quantity freeze limits for derivatives contracts on indices shall be applicable as under w.e.f. August 03, 2026:
| Sr. No. | INDEX SYMBOL | QUANTITY FREEZE LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANKNIFTY | 600 |
| 2 | NIFTY | 1800 |
| 3 | FINNIFTY | 1800 |
| 4 | MIDCPNIFTY | 2800 |
| 5 | NIFTYNXT50 | 600 |
- Members are advised to load the updated contract.gz and NSE_FO_contract_ddmmyyyy.csv.gz file in the trading application before trading on the effective date. This file can be obtained from the directory faoftp/faocommon on the Extranet server.
- Additionally, members can access the contract file - NSE_FO_contract_ddmmyyyy.csv.gz on the website path - https://www.nseindia.com/all-reports-derivatives
- Details of quantity freeze in respect of each underlying is also available on the website on this path - https://www.nseindia.com/products-services/equity-derivatives-contract-information.
For and on behalf of National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Aarti Surve Chief Manager
| Toll Free No | Email id |
|---|---|
| 1800-266-0050 (Option 1) | msm@nse.co.in |
Source details
- Source
- National Stock Exchange of India
- Type
- circular
- Published by source
- 31 Jul 2026
- Document number
- NSE/FAOP/75521
- Issuing division
- FUTURES & OPTIONS
- Effective date
- 03 Aug 2026
- Coverage area
- securities