We saw the first sign long buildup on Thursday. This is indicated by an increase in Open Interest (OI) by 1 per cent, with a 0.3 per cent rise in the price
FIIs long to short ratio in the Index Futures stands at an oversold level, suggesting a higher possibility of a short covering, HDFC Securities' Nandish Shah said
Domestic consumption continues to drive robust growth, with strong performance expected across automotive, staples, and discretionary segments, Khandelwal said
The NSE F&O data shows that FIIs open interest in index futures has declined by over 14 per cent from its peak; amid net purchases of contracts worth ₹7,737.41 crore in the last 8 trading sessions.
Shares of Sammaan Capital (formerly Indiabulls Housing Finance) surged 11% to ₹139.40 on the National Stock Exchange in Tuesday's intra-day trade amid heavy volumes.
The swap in the expiry dates comes amid the market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) aim to reduce retail participation in the space
FIIs are holding 10 short positions in index futures for every long trade; historically Nifty has witnessed a short-covering rally after the ratio dropped to such lows, shows F&O data.
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FIIs have been net sellers in index futures for 11 straight days. Their open positions in Nifty futures jumped by 47% thus far in July series, implying significant short build-up; suggests F&O data.
Already, the overhaul of the derivatives trading rules - prompted, in part, by the aggressive nature of hft firms like jane street - is beginning to impact market dynamics
Nifty Expiry Day: A breakout above the 25,300 level could result in swift short-covering and potentially drive the Nifty towards the 25,450 - 25,500 zone, said Dhupesh Dhameja of SAMCO Securities.