NSE to introduce F&O contracts on Bajaj Holdings, Premier Energies, Swiggy, Waaree Energies

The Stock Exchange of India (NSE) on Thursday (December 18) said it will introduce futures and options contracts on four individual securities, effective December 31, 2025. The move follows SEBI's approval and is based on stock selection criteria.

The securities included in the new derivatives segment are Bajaj Holdings and Investment Limited, Premier Energies Limited, Swiggy Limited and Waaree Energies Limited.

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The NSE said market lot and strike schemes for these contracts will be communicated to members on December 30, 2025, through a separate circular. Details of the applicable quantity freeze will also be included in the contract file, which will apply from the start of trading on December 31, 2025.

Second Quarter Results

The Stock Exchange of India reported consolidated total income of ₹4,160 crore for Q2FY26. Consolidated profit after tax (PAT), excluding settlement fees, rose 16% quarter-on-quarter, with a net profit margin of 63%.

For the half year ended September 2025, consolidated PAT (ex of settlement fees) increased 11% year-on-year. Normalised consolidated operating EBITDA margin for H1FY26 stood at 77%.

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In terms of market share, NSE maintained a dominant position with 93% in the cash market segment, 99.8% in equity futures, and 77% in equity options for H1FY26. The notional turnover to premium turnover ratio for NSE in H1FY26 was 458:1 compared to 984:1 for BSE.

In the debt secondary market trade execution and reporting, NSE held a market share of 97% in the RFQ segment, 86% in CBRICS, and 100% in tri-party repo during Q2FY26. Revenues from listing services in Q2FY26 rose 14% quarter-on-quarter and 10% year-on-year.

NSE continued its investments in technology, with technology expenses for H1FY26 at ₹642 crore, up 42% year-on-year. Contribution to the exchequer for H1FY26 amounted to ₹28,308 crore.