The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced significant changes to the index derivatives market, effective from November 20 , 2024. These changes aim to enhance market stability, protect small investors, and curb speculative trading. Key modifications include an increase in contract sizes, reduction in weekly expiries, and higher margin requirements. This article delves into the details of these changes and their potential impact on the market.
Revised lot sizes
| NIFTY | 75 |
| BANKNIFTY | 30 |
| FINNIFTY | 65 |
| MIDCPNIFTY | 120 |
| NIFTYNXT50 | 25 |
| SENSEX | 20 |
| BANKEX | 30 |
| SENSEX50 | 60 |
Revised weekly expiry
| NIFTY | Thursday |
| BANKNIFTY | No Weekly |
| FINNIFTY | No Weekly |
| MIDCPNIFTY | No Weekly |
| NIFTYNXT50 | No Weekly |
| SENSEX | Friday |
| BANKEX | No Weekly |
| SENSEX50 | No Weekly |
Monthly expiry
| NIFTY | Last Thursday |
| BANKNIFTY | Last Wednesday |
| FINNIFTY | Last Tuesday |
| MIDCPNIFTY | Last Monday |
| NIFTYNXT50 | Last Friday |
| SENSEX | Last Friday |
| BANKEX | Last Monday |
| SENSEX50 | Last Thursday |