Six Stocks to Join F&O Segment from April 1: Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard, Hyundai Motor India Among Them

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) Expands Futures and Options Segment

Key Developments:

• The NSE has announced the inclusion of six stocks in the futures and options (F&O) segment, effective April 1, 2026.
• The stocks set to enter the F&O segment are:
  • Adani Power
  • Cochin Shipyard
  • Hyundai Motor India
  • Motilal Oswal Financial Services
  • Nippon Life India Asset Management
  • Vishal Mega Mart

Eligibility Criteria:

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• The inclusion of these stocks is in line with the stock selection criteria prescribed by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
• Contracts for all six stocks will become available for trading subject to the fulfilment of eligibility conditions under the quarter sigma computation cycle for March 2026.

Market Update:

• The Indian stock market continued to decline on March 9, 2026, weighed down by the ongoing US–Iran war and its impact on crude oil prices.
• The Nifty 50 fell 1.86% to 23,994, while the Sensex declined 1.77% to 77,521.
• The broader markets, including the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100, also faced pressure, with declines of up to 2.4%.

Market Lot and Scheme of Strikes:

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• The market lot and scheme of strikes for the six stocks will be communicated to members on March 30, 2026 through a separate circular.
• The applicable quantity freeze for trading on April 1, 2026 will be available in the contract file.