Introducing F&O Contracts on 8 New Stocks – What you need to know

The BSE has announced the introduction of Futures & Options (F&O) contracts on 8 additional stocks in the Equity Derivatives segment. These new contracts will be available for trading from May 4, 2026.

This development is aimed at expanding trading opportunities and giving investors more flexibility to participate in the derivatives market.

Which stocks are included?

The following companies will now be available for F&O trading:

• Adani Power Ltd
• Cochin Shipyard Ltd
• Hyundai Motor India Ltd
• Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd
• Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd
• Vishal Mega Mart Ltd
• Force Motors Ltd
• Godfrey Phillips India Ltd
   

What does this mean for traders and investors?

With the introduction of F&O contracts on these stocks, you can now:

• Trade with leverage, meaning you can take larger positions with a smaller capital outlay.
• Hedge your existing investments to manage market risk.
• Take advantage of price movements - both upward and downward.
• Diversify your trading strategies by including more stocks in the derivatives segment

This is especially useful for active traders who want more choices beyond the existing F&O stocks.

Important dates to remember

• April 30, 2026:
  Detailed contract specifications (such as lot size, expiry dates, etc.) will be made available in the derivatives contract master file
• May 4, 2026:
  Trading in these new F&O contracts will officially begin