Guide to Futures Order Limits on the NSE

Is there any limits for futures orders on the NSE?

When engaging in futures trading on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), it's crucial to operate within set price and quantity parameters.

For Stock Futures, your order price is required to be within a 20% range—above or below—the previous day's closing price.
As for Index Futures, this limit is tighter, at plus or minus 10% of the closing price from the last trading day. These boundaries are designed to preserve market order and prevent disproportionate price shifts.

To maintain market integrity and avert unwarranted speculation, the NSE implements strict quantity limits. These are dynamic and subject to periodic adjustments. For a deeper understanding of freeze limits, please refer to "Quantity Freeze Limits – What You Need To Know,"

The NSE's revisions to these criteria in response to market dynamics underscore the importance of staying informed about the prevailing limits, which is vital for executing your trading strategies effectively.

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