The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has revised the quantity freeze limits for select index futures and options contracts. The updated limits will come into effect from October 5, 2026. The revision has been announced through NSE Circular Ref. No. 136/2026, dated October 1, 2026, under the Futures & Options segment.
Revised quantity freeze limits
These limits will be applicable from October 5, 2026.
What is a quantity freeze limit?
A quantity freeze limit specifies the maximum quantity that can be entered in a single order for a particular F&O contract. The limit is set by the exchange as part of its trading and risk-management framework.
NSE has stated that the computation methodology mentioned in its earlier F&O consolidated circular will no longer apply to indices. The revised quantity freeze limits listed in the October 1 circular will apply instead.
What should traders know?
Traders dealing in index F&O contracts should take note of the revised limits before placing orders from October 5.
NSE has also advised members to update the contract.gz and NSE_FO_contract_ddmmyyyy.csv.gz files in their trading applications before the revised limits become effective.
The updated contract file can be accessed through the relevant directory on the NSE server. Members can also access the contract file and underlying-wise quantity freeze details through the NSE website.
Circular: NSE Circular Ref. No. 136/2026, October 1, 2026.
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