The NSE International Exchange (NSEIX) has announced the upcoming launch of India’s first Zero Days to Expiry (0DTE) Options on the Nifty 50 Index, set to commence on October 13. This positions NSEIX as the first exchange in India to provide international investors with such a trading instrument, tailored to meet the demands of contemporary trading strategies that prioritize agility, precision, and cost efficiency.
According to an official release, the 0DTE options contracts will feature weekly expiries scheduled from Monday through Friday. This initiative aims to deliver a cost-effective and efficient risk management tool for short-term investment strategies, enhancing participation opportunities for investors with varied capital bases and risk profiles.
Given their rapid nature, these contracts are particularly appealing to high-frequency trading (HFT) and quantitative strategy desks, which depend on swift decision-making to seize short-term market opportunities. Moreover, the accessibility and affordability of the 0DTE options will allow retail investors, including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), to engage more actively with India’s flagship index through GifT IFSC.
On each trading day, the 0DTE options contracts will expire at 3.30 PM IST. Additionally, new contracts will be made available for trading post-expiration, ensuring that there are always five serial weekly expiry contracts accessible, with a new one introduced daily starting from October 13, 2025, as outlined in NSEIX Circular 277/2025 dated September 29, 2025.
This announcement marks a significant development in India’s financial landscape, aimed at enhancing market efficiency and broadening investor participation.
Published on September 30, 2025.
