Important Update: NSE Revises Tick Sizes from April 15th
The NSE has announced a revision in tick sizes across stocks and futures, effective April 15, 2025. Tick size refers to the minimum price movement between two orders – essentially the smallest gap allowed between a buyer and seller.
What Changes?
The tick size will now vary depending on the price of the stock or futures instrument. Here’s the new structure:
Below ₹250 → Tick size = ₹0.01 (1 paisa)
₹250 to ₹1,000 → Tick size = ₹0.05 (no change)
₹1,000 to ₹2,500 → Tick size = ₹0.10
₹2,500 to ₹10,000 → Tick size = ₹0.50
₹10,000 to ₹20,000 → Tick size = ₹1.00
Above ₹20,000 → Tick size = ₹5.00
Impact on Trading
This change optimizes system performance and reduces unnecessary server load, especially on high-priced stocks where previously tiny ticks like ₹0.01 created excessive machine-generated traffic. So if a stock is at ₹11,000, the tick size will now be ₹1 instead of 5 paisa.
Futures Contracts Update
Even index futures tick sizes are being updated:
Up to ₹15,000 → Tick = ₹0.05 (no change)
₹15,000 to ₹30,000 → Tick = ₹0.10
Above ₹30,000 → Tick = ₹0.20
This will be applicable across all contracts including Nifty, Bank Nifty, and others.
Why This Matters
While most traders in higher-priced stocks already face wider real spreads due to liquidity gaps, this brings official alignment with actual trading behaviour. It also ensures optimal performance of trading systems and reduces the clutter of ultra-fine quote changes that offer no real benefit.
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