02 Oct 2026, 12:50 PM
Quantity freeze limits for indices from October 5, 2026
The quantity freeze limits for Index Futures and Options contracts are revised periodically, with the revised limits taking effect from October 5, 2026.
| Index | Old freeze limit | Old limit in lots | New freeze limit | New limit in lots |
| NIFTY | 1,800 | 27 | 3,510 | 54 |
| BANKNIFTY | 600 | 20 | 1,440 | 48 |
| FINNIFTY | 1,800 | 30 | 3,240 | 54 |
| MIDCPNIFTY | 2,800 | 23 | 5,760 | 48 |
| NIFTYNXT50 | 600 | 24 | 1,125 | 45 |
| NIFTYFPI | 8,500 | 7 | 53,900 | 49 |
Check the exchange circular here.