The NSE’s increase in lot sizes will affect liquidity and align with Sebi’s Rs 15 lakh minimum contract value requirement.
The NSE’s increase in lot sizes will affect liquidity and align with Sebi’s Rs 15 lakh minimum contract value requirement.
National Stock Exchange (NSE)
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Expert Analysis
NSE Increases Lot Sizes for Index Derivatives to Rs 15 Lakh Minimum Value.
Expert Analysis:
Lot Size Increase Announcement: The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has increased the lot size for all five index derivative contracts.
Regulatory Compliance: This change follows an order from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) to ensure a minimum contract value of Rs 15 lakh.
Effective Date: Effective November 20, 2024, the lot sizes will change as follows:
Nifty50 will increase from 25 to 75 contracts.
Nifty Bank will rise from 15 to 30 contracts.
Fin Nifty will see an increase from 25 to 65 contracts.
Nifty Midcap Select will change from 50 to 120 contracts.
Nifty Next 50 will rise from 10 to 25 contracts.
Objective of Adjustment: This adjustment addresses consumer risk in derivatives trading.
