The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has announced a significant change in the expiry days for index and stock derivatives contracts, effective April 04, 2025. This move is aimed at streamlining derivatives trading and enhancing liquidity in the Indian stock market.
What’s Changing?
🔹 NIFTY Weekly Contracts – Expiry shifts from Thursday to Monday.
🔹 NIFTY Monthly, Quarterly & Half-Yearly Contracts – Expiry moves from Last Thursday to Last Monday of the month.
🔹 FINNIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY, NIFTYXT50 Monthly Contracts – Expiry moves from Last Thursday to Last Monday of the month.
🔹 Stock Monthly Contracts – No change in expiry.
When Does This Take Effect?
📅 April 04, 2025 – All existing contracts will be adjusted to the new expiry schedule.
📅 April 03, 2025 (EOD) – The last day for the current expiry structure.
Why the Change?
This update is expected to:
✅ Reduce volatility around expiry days.
✅ Improve market participation on Mondays.
✅ Align with global market trends for better efficiency.
How Does This Impact Traders?
🔸 If you’re a F&O trader, update your strategies to match the new expiry dates.
🔸 Options sellers & buyers need to adjust positions accordingly.
🔸 Institutional investors may see shifts in expiry-day trading volumes.
With these changes, traders must stay ahead of market trends and adjust their options & futures strategies to make the most of the new structure.
📢 Stay informed & trade smart!
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