Force Motors And Godfrey Philips To Join F&O Segment

27 Mar 2026 CW Team

The shares reacted to the announcement with Force Motors declining five point one one per cent to Rs 20,490 while Godfrey Philips India tumbled five point three six per cent to Rs 1,883.95 on the underlying cash market. The inclusions are expected to provide participants with additional opportunities for hedging and speculative activity, particularly for strategies linked to the automobile and tobacco sectors. Analysts and trading desks will be able to construct positions in futures and options to manage exposure, enhance liquidity and facilitate price discovery.

As per the National Stock Exchange circular, members will be informed about the market lot and the scheme of strikes through a separate communication on 30 March 2026. The circular will set out contract specifications and operational details required for launch and will assist brokers and clearing members to ready systems and risk parameters. This procedural step precedes the date when derivatives trading will commence and ensures orderly integration into the exchange's framework.

Force Motors is an automobile manufacturer engaged in the manufacture of light commercial vehicles, utility vehicles and engines, with activities spanning design, development and manufacture of automotive components and aggregates. Godfrey Philips India is engaged in the manufacture and trading of cigarettes and tobacco products alongside other retail lines. The additions to the futures and options universe are likely to be welcomed by market makers and participants seeking diversified instruments for risk management.

Shares of Force Motors and Godfrey Philips India will be eligible for trading in the futures and options segment with effect from one April 2026, according to an exchange notice. The move follows the exchange's periodic review and will allow derivatives trading in both counters. Market participants were informed that qualifying securities are added to the derivatives list to broaden trading avenues and to align with demand from institutional and retail traders. The shares reacted to the announcement with Force Motors declining five point one one per cent to Rs 20,490 while Godfrey Philips India tumbled five point three six per cent to Rs 1,883.95 on the underlying cash market. The inclusions are expected to provide participants with additional opportunities for hedging and speculative activity, particularly for strategies linked to the automobile and tobacco sectors. Analysts and trading desks will be able to construct positions in futures and options to manage exposure, enhance liquidity and facilitate price discovery. As per the National Stock Exchange circular, members will be informed about the market lot and the scheme of strikes through a separate communication on 30 March 2026. The circular will set out contract specifications and operational details required for launch and will assist brokers and clearing members to ready systems and risk parameters. This procedural step precedes the date when derivatives trading will commence and ensures orderly integration into the exchange's framework. Force Motors is an automobile manufacturer engaged in the manufacture of light commercial vehicles, utility vehicles and engines, with activities spanning design, development and manufacture of automotive components and aggregates. Godfrey Philips India is engaged in the manufacture and trading of cigarettes and tobacco products alongside other retail lines. The additions to the futures and options universe are likely to be welcomed by market makers and participants seeking diversified instruments for risk management.

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