NSE in its new circular has dropped about 25% of the stocks from Futures and Options Segment.

Well before the number surprises you, the actual numbers are not that terrifying considering that the whole equity F&O market itself is small as compared to developed countries.

There were only 252 stocks that were allowed to be in F&O segment at the beginning of the year. 68 stocks have been dropped in this year citing liquidity reasons, stock manipulation etc. Hope these 184 scripts remain and provide liquidity to the market.