Big Update: Nifty 50 Expiry Shifts to Tuesday [From September 2025]
Big Update: Nifty 50 Expiry Shifts to Tuesday
Published on August 25, 2025 | By Aadarshkumar Jadhav
The last Thursday expiry for Nifty 50
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Why the Change?
Contrary to early speculation that the move was primarily to curb retail participation, this strategic shift is part of the National Stock Exchange’s (NSE) broader efforts to manage risk more effectively.
By rescheduling the Nifty 50 expiry to Tuesday, the NSE ensures that a large volume of positions does not expire simultaneously with other key indices. This staggering of expiry dates helps:
- Reduce concentration of risk on a single day
- Distribute potential volatility more evenly
- Strengthen overall market structure and resilience
Swapped expiry days
This interchange of expiry days marks a significant step in aligning market practices with global standards while enhancing the resilience of India’s derivatives market.
- Nifty50 (NSE) contracts will now expire on Tuesdays instead of Thursdays.
- Sensex (BSE) contracts will now expire on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays.
What This Means for Traders and Investors
New Volatility Window
Tuesdays will now become a crucial day for market activity as the Nifty 50 expiry coincides with the Nifty Financial Services (FINNIFTY) and BankNifty expiries.
This alignment is expected to result in higher volatility and sharper price swings as positions across multiple indices get squared off on the same day.
Strategy Adjustments
Traders who previously built their strategies around Thursday expiries—such as entering positions early in the week for quick moves—will now need to recalibrate their trading approach to suit the new Tuesday expiry cycle.
Liquidity & Hedging
The flow of options liquidity may see redistribution across the week. Portfolio managers and traders will need to adapt hedging strategies to align with the updated settlement calendar.
The Bigger Picture
- Tuesday → Nifty 50, Bank Nifty & FINNIFTY
- Thursday → SENSEX
This systematic distribution reduces the risk of excessive concentration on a single trading day.
Key Dates to Remember
- 28th August 2025 → Last Thursday expiry for Nifty 50
- 2nd September 2025 onwards → Weekly expiry shifts to Tuesday
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why did NSE move the Nifty 50 expiry from Thursday to Tuesday?
The primary reason is risk management. By shifting the Nifty 50 expiry to Tuesday, the NSE aims to stagger the expiry of large derivative positions. This move prevents a concentration of risk on a single day, enhancing overall market resiliency and stability.
Will volatility increase after this change?
Yes, Tuesdays are now expected to experience higher volatility, as the Nifty 50, Bank Nifty and FINNIFTY indices will expire on the same day. However, this change is designed to distribute volatility more evenly across the trading week, as the major indices now expire on different days.
How should traders adjust their strategies?
Traders must recalibrate their entire approach. This includes adjusting entry and exit timings to align with the new Tuesday expiry, paying close attention to Tuesdays for potential volatility spikes, and adapting strategies to manage the rapid time decay (theta) that will now occur ahead of the Tuesday settlement.
Disclaimer: This blog post provides general market information based on publicly available data and should not be considered financial advice. Investing in the stock market involves risks, and readers are advised to conduct their own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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