Facts that change
Core about 5 min
| Fact | Value | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty F&O lot size | 65 | 5 Nov 2026 | NSE F&O bhavcopy (NewBrdLotQty) |
| Minimum index-derivative contract value at launch | ₹15 lakh (review band ₹15–20 lakh) | Nov 2026 (from 20 Nov 2024) | SEBI circular SEBI/HO/MRD/TPD-1/P/CIR/2024/132, 1 Oct 2024 |
| STT, equity delivery | 0.1% on buy and sell | 6 Nov 2026 | NSE circular NSE/FATAX/73524, 31 Mar 2026 |
| STT, options (sell side, on premium) | 0.15% | from 1 Apr 2026 | Finance Act, 2026; NSE circular NSE/FATAX/73524, 31 Mar 2026 |
| SEBI F&O study: share of individuals losing money | 87.7% (FY26) | released 20 Aug 2026 | SEBI PR No. 50/2026 |
| SEBI F&O study: aggregate individual net loss | ≈ ₹91,685 crore (FY26) | released 20 Aug 2026 | SEBI PR No. 50/2026 |
| Risk-free rate used in examples | 6.5% (assumption) | — | check 91-day T-bill yield on https://www.rbi.org.in |