How to add BSE F&O contracts to the Kite marketwatch
BSE F&O contracts (Sensex futures, Sensex options, Bankex futures and options) trade on BSE under the BFO segment tag on Kite . The BSE derivative segment was historically much smaller than NSE F&O but has expanded since BSE re-launched weekly Sensex options.
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Step-by-step procedure
Five steps per the procedure infobox. The notes below cover the BSE F&O universe and current weekly schedule.
BSE F&O underlyings on Kite
| Underlying | Contract types available |
|---|---|
| Sensex | Weekly + monthly options; monthly futures |
| Bankex | Weekly + monthly options; monthly futures |
| BSE 100 select stocks | Stock options for a small select list (subject to revision) |
The bulk of BSE F&O activity is in Sensex and Bankex weekly options.
Expiry calendar (subject to BSE revision)
| Underlying | Weekly expiry day |
|---|---|
| Sensex | Friday |
| Bankex | Friday (originally Monday) |
The schedule has shifted multiple times; cross-check BSE F&O for current convention.
Contract identifier syntax (BSE F&O)
| Contract | Format example |
|---|---|
| Sensex weekly option | SENSEX 22MAY24 73000 CE |
| Sensex monthly option | SENSEX 23MAY 73000 CE |
| Sensex monthly future | SENSEX 23MAY FUT |
| Bankex weekly option | BANKEX 22MAY24 53000 CE |
The search syntax mirrors NSE F&O; the difference is the exchange tag (BFO instead of NFO).
NSE vs BSE: which to trade
For index derivatives, the choice of NSE vs BSE depends on:
- Liquidity: NSE Nifty / BankNifty options are deeper than BSE Sensex / Bankex options at most strikes, but the gap has narrowed at ATM strikes.
- Lot size: Differs between exchanges; check current specs.
- Expiry day: NSE Nifty expires Thursday; BSE Sensex expires Friday. Spread positions across both day-of-week buckets if needed.
STT and exchange charges
Securities Transaction Tax and exchange-transaction charges differ marginally between NSE and BSE F&O. The Zerodha brokerage calculator gives the exact charges for each contract.
See also
- How to add F&O contracts to the marketwatch
- How to add Nifty / BankNifty options to the marketwatch
- How to add MCX F&O to the marketwatch
- How to add indices to the Kite marketwatch
- How to add scrips to the Kite marketwatch
- How to add instruments to the marketwatch on Kite
- How to brand-search on the Kite marketwatch
- How to use the marketwatch on Kite
- How to activate the F&O segment on Zerodha
- Sensex
- Bankex
- Futures and options
- Bombay Stock Exchange
- NSE derivatives expiry calendar
- Derivative lot size on NSE
- SPAN and exposure margin on Kite
- Margin required on order window
- Market depth view on Kite
- Kite (Zerodha)
- Kite web
- Kite mobile app
- Zerodha
- Securities Transaction Tax
- Brokerage calculator (Zerodha)
- Day’s change in absolute and percentage
- Kite Positions tab explained
External references
References
- BSE India, Sensex and Bankex derivative contract specifications, bseindia.com.
- BSE India, Weekly expiry schedule, bseindia.com.
- Zerodha Support, Adding BSE F&O contracts to the marketwatch, support.zerodha.com.