The NSE has announced that the previously planned revision in the expiry day of index and stock derivatives contracts, shifting the expiry day from Thursday to Monday, has been deferred until further notice.
- This decision follows SEBI’s latest consultation paper (dated March 27, 2025) on “Final Settlement Day (Expiry Day) for Equity Derivatives”.
- The earlier circular (dated March 4, 2025) had proposed changes to the expiry schedule (which was supposed to come into effect from April 4, 2025), but the implementation is now on hold pending further regulatory discussions.
What This Means for Traders
- If you were preparing for a change in expiry days, you can continue trading as per the existing schedule until a final update is provided.
- Any adjustments or new expiry rules will be communicated after SEBI finalises its decision.
You can read the full NSE circular here: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/content/circulars/FAOP67338.pdf