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F&O Ban List
See which NSE F&O securities are in the ban period today. Fresh positions are restricted while a name stays on this list; existing positions can usually be squared off.
- NSE ban file
- As of 10 Sep 2026
- 6 securities in ban
Ban file as of 10 Sep 2026. 6 securities in ban.
| # | Symbol | Status | Haircut |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BANDHANBNK | Ban period | View haircut |
| 2 | INOXWIND | Ban period | View haircut |
| 3 | KAYNES | Ban period | View haircut |
| 4 | LICHSGFIN | Ban period | View haircut |
| 5 | MANAPPURAM | Ban period | View haircut |
| 6 | SAIL | Ban period | View haircut |
The ban list is sourced from the NSE F&O securities-ban file. It is a snapshot, not a trading instruction. Confirm a symbol’s status on the order ticket before you place a new F&O position.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the F&O ban period?
NSE moves a stock into the F&O ban period when combined open interest crosses the market-wide position limit (MWPL). While the name is banned, you cannot open new futures or options positions in it. Squaring off existing positions is still allowed.
Why does a stock enter the ban list?
Ban is an exchange risk control, not a comment on the company. It triggers when too much of the permitted open interest is already used. The stock leaves the list after open interest cools below the threshold on a subsequent trading day.
Can I trade a banned stock in cash?
The ban applies to the F&O segment. Equity delivery and, subject to margin, cash-market trades are separate. Always check the order ticket — a blocked F&O order does not mean the cash scrip is halted.
How often is this list updated?
This page uses the NSE F&O securities-ban file captured when the site was last built. The as-of date is the business date of that snapshot. Intraday additions appear after the next rebuild.