NSE revises lot size of derivative contracts for 54 largecap, midcap and 75 SME stocks; Details here

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FY24 Stock Market Recap: BSE PSU index gains 92%, 37 stocks surge over 100%; check top gainers “In pursuance of SEBI guidelines for periodic revision of lot sizes for derivatives contracts specified in the SEBI circular CIR/MRD/DP/14/2015 dated July 13, 2015, the market lots of derivatives contracts shall be revised," the stock exchange said in the notification. The derivative lot size of 128 stocks remains unchanged, encompassing companies such as Apollo Hospitals, Bajaj Finance, Asian Paints, and Adani Enterprises. Also read: FY24 Review: Gold price continues to glitter amid geopolitical concerns; outlook bullish for FY25 For 6 stocks, the lot size has been increased, including Zee Entertainment, Polycab India, Navin Flourine, Dalmia Bharat, Bandhan Bank, and Atul.

This adjustment will be effective from April 26 for expiries in July 2024 and beyond, with only the July 2024 far-month contract being revised. May and June contracts will maintain the current market lots. Conversely, the lot size for the remaining 6 stocks will be decreased, following a new multiple.

These stocks comprise Tata Motors, Bajaj Auto, Power Finance Corporation, Grasim Industries, Godrej Properties, and Tata Power. The change for these stocks will also take effect on April 26 for expiries in July 2024 and beyond. The stock exchange has also lowered the lot size for 75 actively traded stocks in the small and medium enterprise (SME) segment, while maintaining the lot size for 216 other stocks.