NSE Updates Quantity Freeze Limits for Indices Effective September 1, 2026

Written by: Team Angel OneUpdated on: 3 Sept 2026, 1:10 am IST

NSE updates quantity freeze limits for derivatives on indices, effective September 1, 2026, impacting BANKNIFTY, NIFTY, FINNIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY, NIFTYNXT50, and NIFTYFPI.

On August 31, 2026, The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) has announced updated quantity freeze limits for derivatives contracts on indices, effective from September 1, 2026, as per the exchange filings.

These changes are in accordance with the computation methodology outlined in the F&O consolidated circular dated April 28, 2026.

Updated Quantity Freeze Limits

Effective from September 1, 2026, the quantity freeze limits for various indices will be as follows: BANKNIFTY at 600, NIFTY at 1,800, FINNIFTY at 1,800, MIDCPNIFTY at 2,800, NIFTYNXT50 at 600, and NIFTYFPI at 8,500.

These limits are set to regulate the maximum quantity of derivatives contracts that can be traded in a single order.

Sr. No.	INDEX SYMBOL	QUANTITY FREEZE LIMIT
1	BANKNIFTY	600
2	NIFTY	1800
3	FINNIFTY	1800
4	MIDCPNIFTY	2800
5	NIFTYNXT50	600
6	NIFTYFPI	8500

Implementation Instructions for Members

Members are advised to update their trading applications with the latest contract files, available in the faoftp/faocommon directory on the Extranet server. The files can also be accessed on the NSE website under the derivatives section.

Accessing Contract Information

Detailed information regarding the quantity freeze limits for each underlying index is available on the NSE website. Members can refer to the specified path for comprehensive contract details and ensure compliance with the updated limits.

Conclusion

The NSE's updated quantity freeze limits for derivatives contracts on indices, effective September 1, 2026, include BANKNIFTY at 600, NIFTY at 1,800, FINNIFTY at 1,800, MIDCPNIFTY at 2,800, NIFTYNXT50 at 600, and NIFTYFPI at 8,500.

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Published on: Sep 1, 2026, 12:12 PM IST

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