The Indian derivatives market is undergoing a structural change. While banking, automotive and IT majors have traditionally dominated the Futures and Options (F&O) segment, a new group of tech companies and modern consumption brands are fast gaining the attention of traders.
These new-age stocks provide traders with event-driven trading opportunities and high intraday price action, in addition to the wide range of index derivatives. In this blog, we will be talking about 5 new-age stocks which are seeing traders’ participation in the options segment.
Eternal
Eternal, aka Zomato, is one of the leading consumer tech companies in India, and its foray into the F&O segment has unlocked massive trading volumes. Eternal’s consolidated revenue in Q4 FY26 was at ₹17,292 crore, up 196.5% YoY, while the net profit surged 346% to ₹174 crore compared with ₹39 crore in Q4 FY25.
During the earnings releases and market share reports, Zomato options are more active and have higher implied volatility. Its option premiums are affordable for retail players, due to its relatively low share price compared to traditional heavyweight stocks.
PB Fintech
The parent company of Policybazaar, PB Fintech, has become a strong player in the new-age tech space. The company’s consolidated net sales increased 36.7% year-on-year to ₹2,061.33 crore in its March 2026 quarter. Its options contracts offer traders leveraged access to the fast-expanding digital insurance and credit market.
The trading volume of PB Fintech options surges quickly on the back of regulatory news from IRDAI and the company’s quarterly profit releases. It is a favourite among traders when it comes to spread trading and directional options trading.
Trent
A legacy Tata Group company, Trent’s aggressive growth via Zudio and Westside has established it as a part of the new-age consumption growth story of India. The Trent option chain is one of the most closely watched option chains on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) due to the company’s strong backing and massive retail presence.
Trent’s consolidated Q4 FY26 revenue rose 19.23% year-on-year to ₹5,027.99 crore, with net profit up 32.57% to ₹413.10 crore. Trent option chain has a tendency to have high implied volatility (IV) around earnings and retail store expansion announcements.
Nuvama Wealth Management
As the wealth management and financialisation story of India makes the headlines, Nuvama Wealth Management has become a favourite among traders looking to place a bet on the growth of the capital market. Nuvama offers the middle ground between the big traditional banking institutions and the smaller NBFCs to traders.
As of March 2026, Nuvama had total client assets of over ₹4.5 trillion, catering to over 1.3 million affluent clients. The Nuvama option chain is actively traded by traders as the stock is sensitive to the market rally, Asset Under Management (AUM) growth and growing retail participation.
Jio Financial Services
Jio Financial Services (JIOFIN) has emerged as a heavyweight in the new-age financial technology arena. Its options have been consistently traded with high trading volume since their inclusion in the derivatives segment.
Its consolidated total income (excluding dividend) increased by 97% YoY to ₹1,020 crore in Q4 FY26. When important events such as strategic announcements, joint venture tie-ups, mutual fund launches, etc. occur, trading activity in Jio Financial Services also increases.
Conclusion
The Indian retail trading landscape is undergoing a swift transformation, whether it’s the momentum in the Trent option chain or the tech-fueled volatility of Zomato. These new-age stocks are attractive to options traders because they have high liquidity, event-driven opportunities and significant price action, making them an attractive diversification choice beyond the traditional sectors.
Understanding the business triggers, growth metrics and news cycles of these new-age companies puts traders in a better position to make more informed trading decisions.