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Revision in Lot Size for Stock Derivative Contracts

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Revision in Lot Size
7th April '2026
12 PM IST

As per recent circulars issued by NSE and BSE, the market lot size for derivative contracts on select individual stocks has been revised in line with SEBI guidelines.

Revised lot sizes (key changes)

Underlying Symbol Present lot Revised lot
Federal Bank Ltd FEDERALBNK 5000 2500
National Aluminium Co Ltd NATIONALUM 3750 1875
Hitachi Energy India Ltd POWERINDIA 50 25
Tata Steel Ltd TATASTEEL 5500 2750
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd TORNTPHARM 250 125

Increased lot size (selected stocks)

Underlying Symbol Present lot Revised lot
Ambuja Cements Ltd AMBUJACEM 1050 1200
Bajaj Finserv Ltd BAJAJFINSV 250 300
HDFC Bank Ltd HDFCBANK 550 650
ITC Ltd ITC 1600 1725
IRFC Ltd IRFC 4250 5425
Suzlon Energy Ltd SUZLON 9025 12700
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd TCS 175 225
Trent Ltd TRENT 100 150
Varun Beverages Ltd VBL 1125 1275

Lot sizes have been revised upwards for a total of 43 stocks.

Special cases (non-multiple revision)

Underlying Symbol Present lot Revised lot
BSE Ltd BSE 375 200
Multi Commodity Exchange MCX 625 225

Summary of changes

Category Count
Reduced lot size 5 stocks
Increased lot size 43 stocks
Special cases 2 stocks
No change 150+ stocks

When will these changes apply

Change type Effective from
Reduced lot size May 2026 expiry onwards
Increased lot size July 2026 expiry onwards
Special cases July 2026 expiry onwards
No change All expiries

May and June 2026 contracts will continue with the existing lot sizes where applicable.

What this means

  • Contract value and margin requirements may change

  • Existing positions may need to be aligned with the revised lot size
  • Certain spread combinations may not be available during the transition

What should be done

  • Check if open positions are affected
  • Adjust quantity to match the revised lot size
  • Or square off positions before the change takes effect

Positions not aligned with the revised lot size may be restricted or available only for square-off.

For complete stock-wise details, refer to the annexures provided in the below circulars.

  • NSE Circular: Revision in Market Lot of Derivative Contracts on Individual Stocks
    Ref No: NSE/FAOP/73549 | Circular No: 41/2026
  • BSE Notice: Revision in Market Lot of Derivatives Contracts on Individual Stocks & Index
    Notice No: 20260330-61

 

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