Karachi: National Foods Limited has revised its trading and settlement schedule for the deliverable future contracts of November and December 2026, following the announcement of a book closure date. This adjustment affects the trading of contracts previously notified to market participants through notice PSX/N-1233, dated October 9, 2026.

According to the updated schedule, the trading and settlement on a cum-benefit basis for the National Foods Limited contracts designated as DFC-NOV-26 and DFC-DEC-26 began on Monday, October 12, 2026, and will close on Friday, October 30, 2026. Settlement for these contracts will occur on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Conversely, the revised trading and settlement schedule without entitlement to benefits for these contracts will commence on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The contract designated NOVC will close on Friday, November 27, 2026, with settlement slated for Monday, November 30, 2026. Meanwhile, the contract DECC will close on Thursday, December 24, 2026, with settlement scheduled for Monday, December 28, 2026.

According to information available from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), these changes come as a direct result of the book closure date announcement for National Foods Limited, necessitating the adjustments for the deliverable future contracts.

This development is significant for market participants who must adjust their trading strategies and settlement plans accordingly. The designated market category for these contracts pertains to the specific adjustments made for the National Foods Limited deliverable future contracts.