Revision in quantity freeze limits for Index derivatives from May 02, 2025

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The quantity freeze limits for Index Futures and Options contracts are revised periodically, with the new revised quantity freeze limits coming into effect from 2nd May 2025.

You can check the announcement from the exchange here

Sr. No. Index Symbol Old Quantity Freeze Limit New Quantity Freeze Limit
1 BANKNIFTY 900 600
2 NIFTY 1800 1800
3 FINNIFTY 1800 1800
4 MIDCPNIFTY 2800 2800
5 NIFTYNXT50 600 600

Note: Except Bank Nifty, the freeze limit remains the same for all the other indices.

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Any changes in sensex??

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No changes from BSE currently. Will keep you posted if there is any change

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What does this means to a retail trader? Does that mean 1800 (for example in Nifty) qty is the maximum qty I can buy/sell in a single order?

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Yes, it means 1800 is the maximum quantity you can trade in a single order for Nifty. Beyond that, you’ll need to split it into multiple orders.

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Gotcha! Thank you