The National Stock Exchange will reduce Nifty 50 futures and options lot size from 75 to 65, effective December 30, 2025, for contracts expiring thereafter. This revision, also impacting Bank Nifty and other indices, aims to balance contract values. Traders will need to adjust position sizes and margin requirements, while retail investors may find contracts more accessible.
Market Wrap: Sensex falls 142 points, Nifty holds 23,900; HDFC Bank shares tumble 3%
Indian stock market closed in the red, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling up to 0.2% as Iran-US tensions simmered and rupee declined. Broader