Sensex Weekly Expiry: SAIL and Sammaan Capital Under F&O Ban on January 8

On January 7, 2025, benchmark indices ended lower after a volatile session. The BSE Sensex dropped 102.20 points, or 0.12%, to close at 84,961.14, while the NSE Nifty 50 fell 37.95 points, or 0.14%, to finish at 26,140.75.

Sensex Weekly Expiry: Stocks Under F&O Ban

Ahead of the Sensex weekly expiry on Thursday, January 8, 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed SAIL and Sammaan Capital under the F&O trading ban.

The ban was imposed as the security crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). Trading in F&O contracts for this stock is restricted; however, it remains available for trading in the cash segment.

SAIL

On January 7, 2025, SAIL shares closed 2.80% higher at ₹150.45, after touching the day's high of ₹150.75. .

Sammaan Capital

Sammaan Capital shares ended the session 0.47% higher at ₹149.80 on January 7, 2025, on BSE. The stock has traded between a high and low of ₹150.85 and ₹147.85, respectively. 

What is Sensex Weekly Expiry?

Sensex options contracts expire every Thursday. If Thursday falls on a trading holiday, the expiry is advanced to the preceding trading day.

Settlement takes place at the regular market closing time unless the exchange specifies otherwise. Likewise, if the final Thursday of an expiry cycle is a holiday, all securities in that series expire on the previous trading session.

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Conclusion

The addition of SAIL and Sammaan Capital to the F&O ban reflects heightened derivatives activity ahead of the weekly expiry. Although broader market sentiment remains muted amid geopolitical tensions, market participants should keep a close watch on position limits and stock-specific price action in the upcoming sessions.

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