At Trading Shastra Academy, we’re committed to keeping our trading community informed of every significant development in the Indian markets. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched a new set of Futures and Options (F&O) contracts—a major move aimed at increasing market liquidity and providing traders with more hedging and speculative opportunities.
This blog breaks down the key features of these new F&O contracts, what sets them apart, and how you can use them to your advantage in your trading strategies.
The launch of new F&O contracts by NSE isn’t just a routine market update—it’s a gamechanger for retail and institutional traders alike.
New contracts mean new expiry cycles, strike intervals, and liquidity behavior. For traders who rely on precision (like option writers, scalpers, or hedgers), even a small change in contract behavior can make or break a strategy.
When new instruments are introduced, they often come with mispricing, wider premiums, and lower competition in the beginning. Traders who understand this can capitalize on these gaps before the market adjusts.
Liquidity will now be distributed across more instruments. This can lead to:
Reduced volume in older contracts
Tighter spreads or premiums in new contracts
More arbitrage and roll-over opportunities
New sectoral or midcap F&O contracts allow better participation for retail traders who want exposure beyond Nifty and Bank Nifty, without needing massive capital.
New contracts also bring uncertainty. Traders who don’t adapt their risk management techniques might face sudden losses. That’s why awareness, education, and updated strategy are essential.
New Underlying Assets: NSE has added several mid-cap stocks and sectoral indices.
Wider Participation: Aimed at retail and institutional traders with better lot sizes and expiry cycles.
Weekly Expiries: Select new contracts now offer weekly expirations, increasing flexibility.
Liquidity Enhancement Scheme (LES): NSE to provide incentives for market makers to boost trading volumes.
Feature | Benefit |
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More choices | Greater strategy diversity |
Weekly expiries | Better short-term trading opportunities |
LES incentives | Improved liquidity and tighter spreads |
Sector-specific contracts | Easier targeted hedging |
These new F&O contracts allow traders to be more precise in their hedging or directional plays without overexposing capital.
Bull Call Spread (If bullish on a new stock/index)
– Great for trending moves in a controlled risk environment.
Protective Puts (For holding underlying stocks)
– Use the new NSE F&O contracts to hedge against downside without selling core holdings.
Calendar Spread (Using weekly vs monthly expiry)
– Capitalize on time decay by taking positions across different expiries.
Learn the Specs: Understand margin requirements, tick size, and lot size of the new NSE F&O contracts.
Practice First: Use virtual trading platforms or paper trade these contracts before going live.
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A: To improve participation, liquidity, and offer more trading instruments aligned with market demand.
A: Beginners should first understand the specs, paper trade, or consult Trading Shastra’s training before trading live.
A: They include both mid-cap stocks and sectoral indices.
A: Every Thursday, similar to current weekly options on Nifty and Bank Nifty.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investors should conduct their own research or consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions.