Market closed in Mumbai, Feb 21, 2026, 11:32 IST.
- On Feb. 21, private transactions saw NSE unlisted shares changing hands near ₹2,084.
- NSE plans to launch 10-gram gold futures on March 16, following SEBI’s green light.
- Come the March 2026 series, the exchange plans to slap an additional 15% exposure margin on a set of 18 F&O stocks.
On Saturday, National Stock Exchange of India Ltd’s unlisted shares changed hands at about 2,084 rupees each in private transactions, according to Planify data. Over the past 52 weeks, prices have swung between 1,650 and 2,470 rupees. (Planify)
The weekend numbers are in focus as the exchange moves closer to a long-awaited public debut, following regulatory approval late last month. “With SEBI’s approval, we embark on a new chapter of value creation for all our stakeholders,” NSE Chair Srinivas Injeti said at the time. (Reuters)
Traders are watching the exchange’s recent rule changes and new product rollouts—moves that can shift volumes and fee income. These updates arrive just before the March derivatives series kicks off and as commodities gear up for another push.
NSE plans to launch “Gold 10 grams” futures starting March 16, following a green light from SEBI, the exchange said in a circular dated Feb. 20. Trading under the symbol GOLD10G, the contract will feature monthly expiries, be priced ex-Ahmedabad, and capped by a 6% base daily price limit. Delivery is mandatory at expiry, according to the circular. (NSE India)
The exchange is set to slap an extra 15% exposure margin on 18 stocks in the futures-and-options segment, starting with the March 2026 series. At the same time, gold and silver futures will see looser margin requirements, according to a separate update from the exchange. The new framework becomes effective Feb. 25, right after February contracts wind down. (The Economic Times)
Vodafone Idea, DLF, RBL Bank, Steel Authority of India—these are among the 18 stocks flagged by the exchange. The notice applies to cases where the top 10 clients jointly account for over 20% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). That MWPL sets the ceiling on all open derivative bets for a stock. With the change, traders now need to put up more margin cash to keep leveraged positions alive. (Moneycontrol)
Friday saw Indian stocks finish in the green, the Nifty 50 advancing 0.46% to wrap up at 25,571.25 before the weekend. (NSE India)
The IPO timeline is casting a long shadow over the unlisted share market. According to Reuters, NSE is eyeing a draft prospectus submission by the end of March, sources said. (Reuters)
For February, the capital market segment won’t see any more weekday trading holidays, according to NSE’s 2026 trading-holidays circular. Holi, slated for March 3, is the next one on the list.
That said, liquidity’s scarce. Private quotes jump around when supply dries up, and tweaks to the IPO process—think disclosures, litigation schedules, or how regulators respond—can jolt sentiment far more quickly than the exchange’s usual pace.
Next, all eyes turn to Monday’s market open. Traders will be watching closely, especially heading into the March series and with the 10-gram gold futures contract debuting March 16. (The Economic Times)
