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F&O Ban List Today
Stay updated with today's F&O ban list. Find stocks currently under the F&O ban, nearing the MWPL limit, and those exiting the ban, based on the latest NSE data.
Last updated: 7:31 PM, 1 November 2026
| Companies | Total OI | MWPL % | Prev.MWPL% |
|---|---|---|---|
Kaynes Technology Ind LtdContinuing Ban | 61.13L | 92.17% | 92.85% 0.68% |
Steel Authority Of IndiaContinuing Ban | 18.52Cr | 84.93% | 84.96% 0.03% |
Ambuja Cements LtdNear Ban | 9.51Cr | 81.82% | 81.06% 0.76% |
Bandhan Bank LimitedNear Ban | 18.84Cr | 85.98% | 86.04% 0.06% |
Inox Wind LimitedNear Ban | 17.02Cr | 84.32% | 83.74% 0.58% |
Lic Housing Finance LtdNear Ban | 5.27Cr | 84.37% | 83.28% 1.09% |
Manappuram Finance LtdNear Ban | 8.35Cr | 85.67% | 85.39% 0.28% |
What is the F&O Ban List?
The F&O Ban List is a list of stocks in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment where trading restrictions are temporarily imposed by the exchange due to excessive speculative positions.
In India, both National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and BSE Limited monitor this daily.
How Does MWPL Work?
A stock enters the F&O ban list when the total open interest (OI) crosses 95% of its MWPL limit.
Example
MWPL of a stock = 100 crore contracts
Total active F&O positions = 95 crore contracts
This means the stock has reached 95% MWPL usage and enters the F&O ban period.
During this period:
- Fresh F&O positions are restricted
- Existing positions can only be reduced or squared off
The stock exits the ban list once open interest falls below 80% of MWPL.
What is MWPL & How it Works?
MWPL (Market Wide Position Limit) is the maximum limit of open Futures & Options positions allowed for a stock in the market.
The exchange sets this limit based on:
- Free-float shares available
- Market liquidity
- Risk management regulations
MWPL helps exchanges control excessive speculative activity in F&O trading.