Futures & Options,
traded with precision.
Derivative contracts whose value comes from an underlying stock or index — used to hedge a position you already hold, or to take a view with a defined outlay.
The derivatives desk, as it stands
Index futures, where open interest is building, and what the institutions did yesterday — from the exchange feed, for the last completed session.
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Futures and options are not the same instrument
A future obliges you to buy or sell the underlying at a set price on a set date. An option gives you the right, but not the obligation, to buy (a call) or sell (a put) at a predetermined price — which is why an option is bought for a premium and a future is not.
Both are margined. Margin is the minimum amount blocked to hold the position, and it is what allows a large exposure to be taken against a smaller amount of capital. That is the whole appeal, and the whole danger.
Our own calculator, in build
The same tool, moving in-house so it sits on this site instead of a separate login. Built and waiting on the daily exchange risk file.
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F&O is the only thing we distribute where the regulator has published loss statistics. We would rather show them to you than not.
SEBI studies of individual traders in the equity derivatives segment have found that roughly nine in ten make a net loss over a year. That is the base rate you are trading against.
Margin lets a small amount of capital control a large position. It has exactly the same effect on the way down as on the way up, and losses on futures are not limited to the margin blocked.
A position not squared off or rolled goes to settlement. In stock derivatives that can mean physical delivery, and an obligation considerably larger than the premium paid.
The most common route into serious harm is using derivatives to make back a loss quickly. If that is the reason for the trade, it is the reason not to place it.
Start from the lot, not the rupee amount.
Every contract trades in lots fixed by the exchange. Pick one and the number of lots to see what you would control — and what has to sit in the account to hold it.
- SPAN margin
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- Exposure margin
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- Total to hold the position
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- As a share of contract value then
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Futures board — lot sizes and pricesas-of time not published for this feedRefreshed after each sessionContract value is notional — what the position controls, not what you pay.
F&O, step by step.
- 1Activate the segment
Income proof is required — the exchange mandates it.
- 2Understand the margin
SPAN plus exposure, blocked upfront and marked through the day.
- 3Place the trade
Full option chain, live Greeks and open interest.
- 4Manage the expiry
Square off or roll. Positions left open go to settlement.
Understand F&O properly.
How it works, the types, both sides and the comparisons — for when you want the full picture.
Our offerings
A modular suite for high-frequency data and complex workflows.
- Place trades instantly via phone support
- Assisted execution by expert dealers
- Ideal for urgent or offline trading needs
- Automate strategies with rule-based execution
- Backtest algorithms with historical data
- Minimise emotion-driven trading decisions
- Expert-curated stock and market insights
- Real-time signals for timely decisions
- Actionable buy and sell recommendations
- Seamless integration with your trading systems
- Fast and reliable order execution endpoints
- Comprehensive developer documentation
What the platform gives you
Advanced trading built for transparency and speed.
Derivative analytics with real-time open interest, put-call ratios and volatility readings, so a view can be tested before it is taken.
Margin monitoring and hedging tools, with a dashboard showing exposure across every expiry you are holding.
Option Greeks, physical delivery obligations, expiry mechanics — a derivatives team who answers these questions for a living.
The option chain, in full
A streaming chain with live premiums, open interest, volume and Greeks, so the strike you choose is chosen for a reason.
- Live premiums, OI, volume and Greeks across strikes
- Multi-strike comparison and visual OI analysis
- Payoff view before the order is sent
Built for the days that matter
Expiry is when a derivatives platform is actually tested. Order routing, margin refresh and the position book are engineered around that day, not around a quiet Tuesday.
- Real-time market watch with live price updates
- Advanced charting with indicators and drawing tools
- Position and margin tracking across multiple expiries
F&O, answered.
F&O trading involves derivative contracts whose value is derived from an underlying asset like stocks or indices. It allows traders to hedge risk or speculate on price movements.
Futures are contracts that obligate you to buy or sell an asset at a future date, while options give you the right — but not the obligation — to buy (call) or sell (put) an asset at a predetermined price.
Margin is the minimum amount required to enter an F&O trade. It allows traders to take larger positions with a smaller capital through leverage.
Yes. F&O trading involves higher risk due to leverage and market volatility. It is recommended for experienced investors with proper risk management strategies.
You need to activate the F&O segment in your trading account, complete the required documentation — which includes income proof, as the exchange mandates — and understand derivatives before placing trades.
Yes. The desk publishes derivative analytics, with real-time open interest, put-call ratio and volatility data built into the platform.
Hedge a position. Or take a view.
Activate the segment on your existing account. Income proof is required, as the exchange mandates.