Sensex Weekly Expiry: SAIL, Sammaan Capital Under F&O Ban on Nov 20

Written by: Neha DubeyUpdated on: 20 Nov 2025, 2:13 pm IST

On Nov 19, benchmark indices ended higher, with the Nifty 50 closing up 0.55% and the BSE Sensex rising 0.61% ahead of the weekly expiry.

On Nov 19, 2025, domestic equity markets closed on a positive note for the second consecutive session.

The NSE Nifty 50 climbed 142.60 points (0.55%) to 26,052.65, while the BSE Sensex advanced 513.45 points (0.61%), finishing at 85,186.47 after a mostly range-bound trading day.

Sensex Weekly Expiry: Stocks Under F&O Ban

Ahead of the Sensex weekly expiry on Wednesday, Nov 20, 2025, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) has placed Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) and Samman Capital under the F&O trading ban.

The ban was triggered the stocks crossed 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). The stocks will remain available for trading in the cash segment, but no fresh positions can be taken in its derivatives contracts.

1. Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL)

On Nov 19, 2025, shares of SAIL closed 0.83% higher at ₹139.95, after opening at ₹138.85 on the BSE.

Day’s High / Low: ₹140.95 / ₹138.30
VWAP: ₹140.01
52-Week High / Low: ₹145.90 / ₹99.20
TTQ: 7.21 lakh shares
Turnover: ₹10.09 crore
Market Cap (Full): ₹57,800.64 crore

2. Sammaan Capital Ltd (SAMMAANCAP)

Shares of Sammaan Capital saw a sharp decline on Nov 19, 2025, falling 12.47% to close at ₹159.75.

Open: ₹183.15
Day’s High / Low: ₹183.15 / ₹157.50
VWAP: ₹167.75
52-Week High / Low: ₹192.90 / ₹97.80
TTQ: 26.95 lakh
Turnover: ₹45.20 crore

What is Sensex Weekly Expiry?

Sensex options contracts expire every Thursday. If Thursday is a trading holiday, the expiry is advanced to the previous trading session.

The contracts are settled at normal market closing time unless otherwise notified by the exchange. If the last Thursday of the expiry cycle is a holiday, all securities under that series expire on the prior trading day.

Conclusion

The inclusion of SAIL and Samman Capital under the F&O ban highlights elevated derivatives activity ahead of the weekly expiry. With benchmark indices sustaining upward momentum, traders should remain cautious of position limits and monitor stock-specific cues closely.

Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.

Investments in the securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investing.

Published on: Nov 20, 2025, 8:43 AM IST

Neha Dubey

Neha Dubey is a Content Analyst with 3 years of experience in financial journalism, having written for a leading newswire agency and multiple newspapers. At Angel One, she creates daily content on finance and the economy. Neha holds a degree in Economics and a Master’s in Journalism.

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