A historic change by the NSE will move futures and options expiry days from Thursday to Tuesday, starting 2 September.
The window will now align monthly, weekly, and quarterly F&O contract expiries all on Tuesdays.
The shift aims to enhance market efficiency and improve liquidity during expiry.
Traders and fund managers must recalibrate strategies and timetables accordingly
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Clearing, risk management, and settlement workflows will also need realignment.
Market intermediaries expect impact on short-term volatility and rollover dynam
ics.
The change reflects NSE’s progressive efforts to modernize market infrastructure.
Potential benefits include smoother transitions during major expiry events.
Investors should monitor how this may shift trade flow behavior in coming weeks.
This structural tweak underscores the importance of operational preparedness.