BSE Ltd. has announced that Dalmia Bharat Ltd. will be excluded from its futures and options (F&O) segment with effect from August 28, 2026. According to the exchange notification, no fresh derivative contracts in the stock will be available for trading after August 27, 2026. The move applies only to the derivatives segment and does not affect the trading of Dalmia Bharat shares in the cash market.
The exchange has outlined a specific timeline for contract expiry. As reported by BSE, June 2026 contracts will expire on June 25, followed by the July series on July 30. The final August contracts will expire on August 27, after which Dalmia Bharat will no longer be available in BSE's derivatives segment. All existing unexpired contracts for the June, July and August series will continue to trade until their respective expiry dates. The discontinuation means traders holding existing positions in Dalmia Bharat futures and options can continue to trade or square off their contracts until expiry.
The discontinuation means traders holding existing positions in Dalmia Bharat futures and options can continue to trade or square off their contracts until expiry. According to BSE's statement, there will be no contracts available for trading in the above-mentioned security with effect from August 28, 2026. The exchange will not introduce any new contract months beyond the August 2026 series, effectively ending derivative trading in the stock. This move applies only to the derivatives segment and does not affect the trading of Dalmia Bharat shares in the cash market.
Stock exchanges periodically review securities eligible for the F&O segment based on criteria prescribed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), including market-wide position limits, trading volumes and liquidity. As reported by BSE, stocks that no longer meet the eligibility requirements may be excluded from the derivatives segment after providing sufficient notice to market participants. The exchange has provided adequate notice for market participants to adjust their positions accordingly, ensuring a smooth transition from the derivatives market.
