Freeze quantity is the maximum number of contracts you can place in a single order on the exchange. If your order exceeds this limit, the exchange rejects it with an error like "ORDER QTY IS GREATER THAN FREEZE QTY." FYERS helps you work around this with the Order Slicing feature.
The freeze quantity is set by the exchange to prevent unusually large single orders that may disrupt trading or cause errors. It varies by instrument and segment. This rule applies to all brokers uniformly.
If you attempt to place an order exceeding this limit, your order will be rejected unless it is sliced into smaller permissible orders.
To simplify trading large orders, FYERS offers the Order Slicing feature, which automatically breaks your order into multiple parts—each within the allowed freeze quantity. This way, your full order can be placed without manual effort. Learn how to enable and use Order Slicing
| Sl. No. | Index Name | Freeze Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIFTY | 1800 |
| 2 | BANKNIFTY | 900 |
| 3 | FINNIFTY | 1800 |
| 4 | MIDCPNIFTY | 5500 |
| 5 | SENSEX | 500 |
| 6 | BANKEX | 600 |
| Scenario | Explanation |
|---|---|
| I place an order above freeze quantity | It will be rejected unless order slicing is enabled. |
| I want to place bulk orders easily | Enable Order Slicing in your settings to automate split orders. |
| I need freeze quantity for a specific contract | Refer to the latest NSE circulars via this NSE Circular PDF for a complete list of F&O freeze limits. |
Last updated: 28 Jun 2025