How is profit exercised on expiry?

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• How can I exercise my options at expiry?

  All ITM options will automatically be exercised by the exchange on the last day of contract expiry.

• What will happen if I don't square off my Options contract on the expiry day?

  If you do not square off your overnight carry forward positions of options on the expiry day then the position will be settled at a price determined by the exchange. The difference between your entry and the settlement prices will be credited or ...

• Can only a portion of the quantity be exercised?

  No, the exchange exercises the entire quantity

• What product should be selected to carry forward the F&O contract till expiry?

  In order to place an overnight carry forward position in any F&O contract, you have to select the Product ‘Margin’ as shown in the image below: ​ Note: Any order of F&O contract placed in CNC will be rejected

• Can I hold futures positions even after the expiry of the contract?

  Yes, this is possible if the investor chooses to roll over his/her futures positions.