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What is the freeze quantity for Index F&O on BSE and NSE?
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) updated the maximum order freeze limits for all index futures and options contracts, effective from October 5, 2026.
However, order freeze limits for BSE index F&O contracts remain unchanged.
Please refer to the table below for the updated freeze limits on the NSE:
| Index | Previous Freeze Limit (Qty) | Previous Limit (Lots) | Revised Freeze Limit (Qty) | Revised Limit (Lots) |
| NIFTY 50 | 1,800 | 27 | 3,510 | 54 |
| BANK NIFTY | 600 | 20 | 1,440 | 48 |
| FIN NIFTY | 1,800 | 30 | 3,240 | 54 |
| MIDCAP NIFTY | 2,800 | 23 | 5,760 | 48 |
| NIFTY NEXT 50 | 600 | 24 | 1,125 | 45 |
| NIFTY FPI | 8,500 | 7 | 53,900 | 49 |
Refer to the table to see the freeze quantities in BSE:
| Index | Freeze Limit (Qty) | Limit (Lots) |
| SENSEX | 1,000 | 50 |
| BANKEX | 900 | 30 |
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