Turnover on NSE's F&O segment rises
The March 2016 futures on the 50-unit Nifty 50 index traded at 7475, a discount of 10.35 points compared with Nifty's closing of 7485.35 in the cash market. Turnover on the National Stock Exchange's futures and options (F&O) segment rose to Rs 2.16 lakh crore from turnover of Rs 2.06 lakh crore registered during the previous trading session.
In the cash market, the Nifty rose 9.75 points or 0.13% to settle at 7,485.35, its highest closing level since 5 February 2016.
State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Tata Steel, Axis Bank and HDFC Bank were the top traded individual stock futures contracts on the futures & options (F&O) segment of NSE. State Bank of India March 2016 futures traded at 188.95, at a discount compared to the stock's spot closing of 189.10. ICICI Bank March 2016 futures traded at 220.85, at a discount compared to the stock's spot closing of 221.45. Tata Steel March 2016 futures traded at 286.30, at a discount compared to the stock's spot closing of 289.30.
Axis Bank March 2016 futures traded at 418.50, at a premium compared to the stock's spot closing of 417.30. HDFC Bank March 2016 futures traded at 1026, at a premium compared to the stock's spot closing of 1023.85.
The March 2016 F&O contracts are set to expire on 31 March 2016.
Powered by Capital Market - Live News
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app