F&O Addition: Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard and 6 other stocks in focus

Synopsis: From April 1, 2026, NSE adds eight new stocks to F&O trading, expanding opportunities, while no existing stocks are removed from the derivatives segment.

Futures and Options (F&O) are financial contracts in the stock market that allow investors to buy or sell shares at a predetermined price on a future date. These instruments are commonly used for hedging risk or trading with relatively lower capital. F&O trading enhances market liquidity, aids in efficient price discovery, and provides opportunities for investors to gain in both rising and falling market conditions.

From April 1, 2026, new stocks will be added to the F&O segment, including Adani Power, Cochin Shipyard, Force Motors, Hyundai India, Motilal Oswal, Nippon AMC, Vishal Mega Mart, and Godfrey Phillips, offering more trading opportunities. Meanwhile, no changes have been announced regarding the removal of any existing stocks from the F&O segment.

SEBI Eligibility Criteria:

SEBI permits futures and options (F&O) trading only for selected stocks to maintain market safety and adequate liquidity. To qualify, a company must rank among the top 500 stocks based on its average market capitalisation and average daily traded value over the past six months. This ensures that only large and actively traded stocks are included in the F&O segment.

Additionally, the stock must satisfy certain liquidity criteria. Its average daily delivery value should be at least Rs. 35 crore, and the Median Quarter Sigma Order Size (MQSOS) must be Rs. 75 lakh or more. The Market-Wide Position Limit (MWPL) is also required to be at least Rs. 1,500 crore, indicating the stock’s ability to handle substantial derivative positions. If a stock fails to meet these requirements over time, it may be excluded from the F&O segment. Here are a few stocks that have been included for futures and options contracts

Adani Power Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 2,90,234.66 crore, the shares of Adani Power Limited were currently trading at Rs. 150.50 per equity share, down nearly 2.18 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 153.85. 

Adani Power Limited (APL) is India’s largest private-sector thermal power producer and a core company within the Adani Group, founded by Gautam Adani. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, it develops, owns, and operates coal-based and ultra-supercritical power plants across multiple Indian states and supplies electricity domestically and to neighboring Bangladesh.

Cochin Shipyard Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 31,414.48 crore, the shares of Cochin Shipyard Limited were currently trading at Rs. 1,194.10 per equity share, down nearly 5 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,257. 

Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is a leading Indian public sector shipbuilding and ship repair company based in Kochi, Kerala. It is one of India’s largest shipyards and plays a key role in naval and commercial vessel construction, as well as ship maintenance and modernization for domestic and international clients.

Force Motors Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 25,288.19 crore, the shares of Force Motors Limited were currently trading at Rs. 19,403.35 per equity share, down nearly 4.96 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 20,415.80. 

Force Motors Limited is an Indian automobile manufacturer headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1958 by N. K. Firodia, the company designs, develops, and manufactures light commercial vehicles, multi-utility vehicles, and specialized mobility solutions. It is recognized as India’s largest van maker and a major supplier to both domestic and international markets.

Hyundai Motor India Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 1,44,473.87 crore, the shares of Hyundai Motor India Limited were currently trading at Rs. 1,778.05 per equity share, down nearly 2.02 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,814.70. 

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is the Indian subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers. Established in 1996, it is among India’s leading carmakers, known for introducing advanced technology, design innovation, and robust export operations within the Indian automotive market.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 38,076.68 crore, the shares of Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited were currently trading at Rs. 632.65 per equity share, down nearly 5.32 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 668.20. 

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited (MOFSL) is an Indian diversified financial services company headquartered in Mumbai. Founded by Motilal Oswal and Raamdeo Agrawal, it operates across multiple investment and advisory verticals, including wealth management, asset management, broking, home finance, and private equity. 

Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 51,304.53 crore, the shares of Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited were currently trading at Rs. 804.00 per equity share, down nearly 3.39 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 832.20. 

Nippon Life India Asset Management Limited (NAM India) is one of India’s largest asset management companies, headquartered in Mumbai. It serves as the asset manager for Nippon India Mutual Fund and is promoted by Nippon Life Insurance Company, one of Japan’s leading private life insurers. NAM India offers mutual funds, ETFs, portfolio management, and alternative investment services across domestic and global markets.

Vishal Mega Mart Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 49,207.93 crore, the shares of Vishal Mega Mart Limited were currently trading at Rs. 105.30 per equity share, down nearly 1.03 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 106.40. 

Vishal Mega Mart Limited is an Indian retail and hypermarket chain headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. The company operates one of India’s largest value-focused retail networks, offering apparel, general merchandise, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) to middle- and lower-middle-income customers nationwide.

Godfrey Phillips India Limited

With a market capitalization of Rs. 29,220.06 crore, the shares of Godfrey Phillips India Limited were currently trading at Rs. 1,873.30 per equity share, down nearly 1.51 percent from its previous day’s close price of Rs. 1,902.10.

Godfrey Phillips India Limited is a leading Indian fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company and one of the country’s largest tobacco manufacturers. It is part of Modi Enterprises, KK Modi Group, and serves as a key partner to global tobacco major Philip Morris International, producing and distributing Marlboro cigarettes in India. Benefits of stocks in the inclusion of F&O:

Increased Liquidity

Inclusion in F&O significantly boosts a stock’s liquidity as it attracts a wider range of participants, including traders, arbitrageurs, and institutional investors. Higher liquidity ensures smoother transactions, tighter bid-ask spreads, and reduces the impact cost, making it easier to enter and exit positions without major price disruptions.

Greater Price Discovery

F&O trading enhances price discovery by allowing market participants to express both bullish and bearish views through derivatives. This leads to more efficient pricing, as futures and options incorporate expectations, news, and sentiment faster, helping the stock price better reflect its true underlying value.

Attraction of Institutional Investors

The availability of derivatives makes the stock more attractive to institutional investors such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms. These participants prefer F&O-enabled stocks as they can hedge risks effectively, leading to increased participation, higher volumes, and improved market depth.

Short-term Volatility

The introduction of F&O trading often increases short-term volatility due to speculative trading, leverage, and derivative strategies. While this can lead to sharper price movements, it also creates opportunities for traders to capitalize on short-term trends, momentum, and arbitrage opportunities.

Improved Visibility

Inclusion in the F&O segment is often seen as a mark of credibility and market importance. It signals that the stock meets certain liquidity and market capitalization criteria, thereby enhancing its visibility among investors and analysts, and potentially attracting both short-term traders and long-term investors

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