Closing Auction System braces for its first monthly expiry test
- Posted on August 25, 2026
- By Business News Today
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In brief
India's derivatives market faces a pivotal test as the auction-based closing price mechanism encounters its first monthly expiry on Tuesday. Since its August 3 launch, the system has successfully managed regular trading and weekly expirations, but the inclusion of stock futures and options during monthly settlement will reveal its true resilience. Market participants remain cautious about potential price volatility and manipulation risks that could emerge under heightened trading pressure.
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Closing Auction System braces for its first monthly expiry test
Indias derivatives market is set for its first monthly expiry under the new auction-based closing price system, marking a crucial test for the mechanism after concerns over sharp price swings and alleged manipulation. Introduced on August 3, the system has so far handled regular sessions and a weekly expiry. Tuesdays monthly expiry will bring stock futures and options into play.
