Nifty CPSE index gets into F&O

The NSE will include one more index for derivative trading. The futures and options (F&O) contracts on the Nifty CPSE Index will be made available for trading in the F&O segment from December 30. ONGC has the highest weightage in the index at 25.9 per cent, followed by Coal India (20.66 per cent) and IOC (16.58 per cent). The NSE will exclude McLeod Russel from the F&O segment after the expiry of February contracts. The index gained 27.75 points or 1.2 per cent to close at 2,334.7 on Thursday.