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NSE F&O Ban List Today

Banned stocks on NSE right now — names where fresh F&O positions are blocked because Market-Wide Position Limit (MWPL) utilisation crossed 95%. Existing positions can still be closed. List updates from the exchange each session.

Trade date: 12-OCT-2026 · Source: NSE securities-in-ban feed

3 stocks in ban period

AMBUJACEM BANDHANBNK LICHSGFIN

How the ban list works

  • MWPL — the market-wide position limit on a stock's derivatives open interest.
  • Enters the ban — F&O OI crosses 95% of MWPL; fresh positions are barred from the next session, closing is allowed.
  • Exits the ban — OI falls below 80% of MWPL.
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How close is each stock to the 95% line? See the MWPL tracker. Check a stock: F&O stock PCR & max pain.