NSE launches FPI 150 derivatives
Analysis based on 18 articles · First reported Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026
The launch provides foreign investors with a new hedging instrument tied to a liquid, investable index of Indian equities, potentially increasing FPI participation. It may boost trading volumes on NSE and enhance the exchange's product portfolio ahead of its IPO.
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) received approval from the India — Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch derivatives contracts on the Nifty India FPI 150 Index, effective August 12, 2026. The exchange will offer three serial monthly futures and options contracts, cash-settled and expiring on the last Tuesday of each expiry month. The Nifty India FPI 150 Index tracks the top 150 stocks from the NIFTY 500 based on foreign investible free-float market capitalisation, designed for foreign portfolio investors. As of June 2026, the index had top sector weights in financial services (26.15%), oil, gas & consumable fuels (10.03%), and healthcare (7.51%). Major constituents include Reliance Industries (6.79%), HDFC Bank (5.31%), Bharti Airtel (4.38%), ICICI Bank (4.27%), and Infosys (2.73%). NSE Chief Business Development Officer Sriram Krishnan stated that the new derivatives will complement the existing product suite and provide hedging and diversification tools.
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