Quantity Freeze Limits for Indices
NSE circular NSE/FAOP/74942 · 30 Jun 2026
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The National Stock Exchange of India updates the quantity freeze limits for specific index derivatives. This change applies to BANKNIFTY, NIFTY, FINNIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY, and NIFTYNXT50. Trading members must update their trading applications with the new contract files before the effective date. Members obtain these files from the Extranet server or the official website. The new limits take effect on July 01, 2026.
What you must do
- Load the updated contract.gz and NSE_FO_contract_ddmmyyyy.csv.gz files in the trading application before trading.
Key dates
- Effective from
- 01 Jul 2026
- Effective date for quantity freeze limits
- 01 Jul 2026
Document text
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National Stock Exchange of India Limited
Circular
| Department: FUTURES & OPTIONS |
|---|
| Download Ref No: NSE/FAOP/74942 |
| Circular Ref. No: 94/2026 |
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. July 01, 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
- 30 Jun 2026
- Document number
- NSE/FAOP/74942
- Issuing division
- FUTURES & OPTIONS
- Effective date
- 01 Jul 2026
- Coverage area
- securities