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Monday, October 27, 2025 1:07 pm
The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) has launched monthly Options contracts on the MCX iCOMDEX Bullion Index (MCX BULLDEX) from 27 October 2025.
What is the MCX BULLDEX Index:
MCX BULLDEX represents India’s precious metals market, combining Gold and Silver futures into a single index.
Why this matters:
The new monthly Options will offer you a diversified and efficient way to manage risk or take positions in the bullion segment. Here’s how:
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Diversified exposure to both Gold & Silver in one contract
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Cost-effective hedging and trading opportunities
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Better transparency and liquidity in India’s bullion markets
Key details:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Symbol | MCXBULLDEX |
| Underlying | MCX iCOMDEX Bullion Index |
| Contract Availability | Monthly index contracts |
| Trading hours | Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 11:30/11:55 PM (based on US daylight saving) November 2025 contract expires on 26 Nov 2025. |
| Trading Unit (1 Lot) | ₹30 × MCX iCOMDEX Bullion Index (contract value not less than ₹5 lakh at introduction) |
| Strikes | 35 In-the-money, 35 Out-of-the-money, and 1 Near-the-money (71 strikes total) |
| Strike Price Interval | ₹100 |
| Tick Size (Minimum Price Movement) | ₹0.05 |
| Settlement Mechanism | Cash-settled |
| Devolvement Margin | Not applicable (since cash-settled) |
| Launch Date | 27 October 2025 |
| Max Order Size | 30 lots |
| Settlement Cycle | T+1 |
| Final Settlement Price (DDR) | VWAP of underlying constituents between 4-5 PM on expiry day, rounded to the nearest whole number |
MCX iCOMDEX Bullion Index (BULLDEX) Options
| Contract Launch Month | Contract Expiry Month |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | November 2025 |
| October 2025 | December 2025 |
| October 2025 | January 2026 |
| November 2025 | February 2026 |
| December 2025 | March 2026 |
| January 2026 | April 2026 |
| February 2026 | May 2026 |
| March 2026 | June 2026 |
| April 2026 | July 2026 |
| May 2026 | August 2026 |
| June 2026 | September 2026 |
| July 2026 | October 2026 |
| August 2026 | November 2026 |
Each launch introduces three active contracts - near, mid, and far month. When the near-month contract expires, MCX lists a new one to ensure** continuous trading availability.Key Highlights**
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Both BULLDEX Futures and Options expire on the same day, simplifying trade and hedge management
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No physical delivery, settlements happen in cash
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Combines Gold and Silver futures into one index for simplified trading and tracking
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Lot size, margins, and trading hours are the same as other MCX index contracts
For more details, refer to MCX Circular No: MCX/TRD/474/2025 (dated September 22, 2025) or visit www.mcxindia.com
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 10:36 am
Please note, the following securities will be removed from SEBI’s list of approved securities for Margin Pledge.
As a result, you will not receive margins for F&O trading against these scrips starting Friday, 31 Oct 2025: Click here for scrip details
NOTE: If you have pledged any of the above, starting 31 Oct 2025, you will not receive margins pledge benefit and you will be required to fulfil the full margin requirement. If you’re unable to pay, we will have to automatically square off your positions to recover the amount by 3 Nov 2025.
We have attached a list of these stocks for your reference.
Please review your portfolio and make necessary adjustments to avoid any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 5:40 pm
Muhurat Trading is a special one-hour trading and investing session that is held every Diwali to mark the beginning of a New Samvat Year. Investors consider Muhurat Trading auspicious and believe it will bring wealth and prosperity throughout the coming year.
**Muhurat Trading is taking place on Tuesday, 21 October 2025 as per the following **schedule:
| Market Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Equity | ||
| Pre-open session | 1:30 PM | 1:45 PM |
| Normal market session | 1:45 PM | 2:45 PM |
| Derivatives: Equity, Currency and Commodity F&O | ||
| Normal market | 1:45 PM | 2:45 PM |
| Trade modification | - | 2:55 PM |
| Set up a cut-off time for position limit / collateral value (Commodity only) | 2:55 PM | |
| Other Sessions | ||
| Block deal session | 1:15 PM | 1:30 PM |
| NEW: Special pre-open session for IPO & relisted securities | 1:30 PM | 2:15 PM |
| Normal market for stocks in the special pre-open session | 2:30 PM | 2:45 PM |
| Call auction illiquid session | 1:50 PM | 2:35 PM |
| Closing session | 2:55 PM | 3:05 PM |
| Trade modification | 1:45 PM | 3:15 PM |
Corporate Bonds (T+1 Settlement)
| Market Schedule | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| Trading, confirmation, modification, cancellation | 1:45 PM | 2:45 PM |
| Confirmation, modification, cancellation | 2:45 PM | 3:00 PM |
| Modification, cancellation | 3:00 PM | 3:15 PM |
Keep the following in mind:
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Keep your account funded in advance for a smooth trading and investing session
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You can buy stocks via MTF on Muhurat Trading Day, 21 October
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Margin Pledge will be unavailable on 21 October
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All intraday positions (including cover and bracket orders) will be squared off after 2:30 PM
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Stocks bought on Monday, 20 Oct can’t be sold on Tuesday, 21 October (during Muhurat Trading hours)
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Mutual Fund orders placed on Muhurat Trading day will be processed at the NAV prevailing on 23 October 2025
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22 October is Trading Holiday on account of Diwali, hence trades executed on 20 Oct will be settled on 23 October
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Standard Fund Withdrawal requests placed after 8 AM on 20 October will be processed on 23 October
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Instant Fund Withdrawal facility will not be available on 21 October
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Credit bill of all segments of 20 October will be unavailable for trading on 21 October
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Call and Trade facility will be available between 1:15 PM to 3:05 PM
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Refer to the NSE Circular to learn more
Here’s wishing you a truly bright and prosperous Diwali and a Happy New Year!
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 3:35 pm
There’s an important update from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The lot sizes of index derivatives contracts are being revised soon.
Here’s an overview of the changes in lot sizes:
| Index | Existing lot size | Revised lot size |
|---|---|---|
| NIFTY50 | 75 | 65 |
| BANKNIFTY | 35 | 30 |
| FINNIFTY | 65 | 60 |
| MIDCAP NIFTY | 140 | 120 |
| NIFTY NEXT 50 | 25 | 25 (No change) |
Dates when the new lot sizes will come into effect:
| Index | Expiry Cycle | Last expiry with the existing lot size | First expiry with revised lot size |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIFTY50 | Weekly | 23 Dec 2025 | 06 Jan 2026 |
| NIFTY50 | Monthly | 30 Dec 2025 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| BANKNIFTY | Monthly | 30 Dec 2025 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| FINNIFTY | Monthly | 30 Dec 2025 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| MIDCAP NIFTY | Monthly | 30 Dec 2025 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Index | Expiration cycle | Expiry dates | Particulars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 50 | Quarterly & Half-Yearly | 31 Mar 2026 | Lot size of all existing quarterly and half-yearly expiry contracts will be revised from 30 Dec 2025 (EOD) |
| Bank Nifty | Quarterly | 31 Mar 2026 | Lot size of all existing quarterly and half-yearly expiry contracts will be revised from 30 Dec 2025 (EOD) |
Please keep these changes in mind while carrying out your derivative trades.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 2:21 pm
As part of the demerger process, TATAMOTORS has informed the Exchange that it has fixed Tuesday, 14 October 2025, as the Record Date for the issuance and allotment of 1 fully paid-up equity share of TML Commercial Vehicles Limited (TMLCV) for every 1 equity share of Tata Motors Limited (TATAMOTORS) held by existing shareholders.
Due to this corporate action, please take note of the following impact on your F&O contracts:
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All TATAMOTORS F&O contracts with expiry dates of 28 Oct 2025, 25 Nov 2025 and 30 Dec 2025 shall expire on Monday, 13 October 2025 and will be physically settled as per Exchange rules.
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The Clearing Corporations will separately intimate the methodology of settlement.
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No fresh positions will be allowed in the F&O segment of TATAMOTORS from Friday, 10 October 2025 onward.
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TATAMOTORS positions with insufficient fund value or stock (in case of short positions) will be squared off anytime after 10 AM on Monday, 13 October 2025, on a best-effort basis.
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Collateral margins on TATAMOTORS will be subject to a 50% haircut from Thursday, 9 October 2025 onward.
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All MTF positions in TATAMOTORS will be squared off or converted to delivery, based on fund availability, on a best-effort basis after 10 AM on Friday, 10 October 2025.
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New F&O contracts on TATAMOTORS (with expiry 28 Oct, 25 Nov, and 30 Dec 2025) will be introduced from Tuesday, 14 October 2025 onwards.
You can also refer to the circular here.
Friday, September 26, 2025 11:04 am
Electricity Futures contracts trading on NSE and MCX with September 2025 expiry are cash-settled as per the Volume Weighted Average of Day-Ahead Market (DAM-UMCP) prices for the month.
The settlement price could vary significantly from current market prices, resulting in increased volatility and uncertainty.
To prevent you from this risk:
-No new positions will be allowed.
-Close all open positions by 9:00 PM, Sep 26
-If not, we may square off your position post 10:00 PM
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 3:05 pm
Please note, the following securities will be removed from SEBI’s list of approved securities for Margin Pledge.
As a result, you will not receive margins for F&O trading against these scrips starting Tuesday, 30 Sep 2025: Click here for scrip details
NOTE: If you have pledged any of the above, starting 30 Sep 2025, you will not receive margins pledge benefit and you will be required to fulfil the full margin requirement. If you’re unable to pay, we will have to automatically square off your positions to recover the amount by 1 Oct 2025.
We have attached a list of these stocks for your reference.
Please review your portfolio and make necessary adjustments to avoid any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Sunday, September 7, 2025 8:10 pm
As per NSE’s update, trades done on 8 Sept (Monday) will now be settled on 10 Sept (Wednesday) instead of 9 Sept (Tuesday).
Here’s what it means for you:
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Stocks bought on 8 Sept will be visible in your holdings, but can only be sold from 10 Sept.
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Credit from trades across all segments on 8 Sept will be available for trading/withdrawal from 10 Sept.
Please keep this in mind while carrying out your trades.
Friday, August 29, 2025 3:05 pm
As per the latest circulars of NSE & BSE, the expiry days for the following indices and stock derivatives will be revised:
| NSE Contracts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Derivatives | Particulars | Current Expiry Day | Revised Expiry Day |
| Index | NIFTY monthly, quarterly and half-yearly contracts | Last Thursday of expiry month | Last Tuesday of expiry month |
| NIFTY weekly contracts | Thursday of the week | Tuesday of the week | |
| BANKNIFTY monthly & quarterly contracts | Last Thursday of expiry month | Last Tuesday of expiry month | |
| FINNIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY and NIFTYNXT50 monthly contracts | Last Thursday of expiry month | Last Tuesday of expiry month | |
| Stocks | All monthly contracts | Last Thursday of expiry month | Last Tuesday of expiry month |
| BSE Contracts | |||
| Derivatives | Particulars | Current Expiry Day | Revised Expiry Day |
| Index | SENSEX weekly contracts | Tuesday of expiry week | Thursday of expiry week |
| SENSEX monthly & long-dated contracts | Last Tuesday of expiry month | Last Thursday of expiry month | |
| BANKEX & SENSEX50 monthly contracts | Last Tuesday of expiry month | Last Thursday of expiry month | |
| Stocks | All monthly contracts | 2nd Thursday of expiry month | Last Thursday of expiry month |
Please note:On NSE:
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Existing contracts expiring on/before 31 Aug 2025 remain unchanged (except certain long-dated NIFTY & BANKNIFTY options).
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No change in other contract specifications.
On BSE:
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Existing contracts expiring on/before 31 August 2025 remain unchanged.
For detailed dates and examples, please refer to the official NSE circular and BSE circular
Friday, August 22, 2025 6:57 pm
Please note, the following securities will be removed from SEBI’s list of approved securities for Margin Pledge.
As a result, you will not receive margins for F&O trading against these scrips starting Friday, 29 Aug 2025: Click here for scrip details
NOTE: If you have pledged any of the above, starting 29 Aug 2025, you will not receive margins pledge benefit and you will be required to fulfil the full margin requirement. If you’re unable to pay, we will have to automatically square off your positions to recover the amount by 1 Sep 2025.
We have attached a list of these stocks for your reference.
Please review your portfolio and make necessary adjustments to avoid any inconvenience. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.