Turnover on NSE's F&O segment increases
The February 2016 futures on the 50-unit Nifty 50 index traded at 7527, a premium of 37.90 points compared with Nifty's closing of 7489.10 in the cash market. Turnover on the National Stock Exchange's futures and options (F&O) segment increased to Rs 2.31 lakh crore from turnover of Rs 2.18 lakh crore registered during the previous trading session.
In the cash market, the Nifty rose 85.10 points or 1.15% to settle at 7,489.10, its highest closing level since 1 February 2016.
Lupin, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, Reliance Industries and State Bank of India were listed among top traded individual stock futures contracts on the futures & options (F&O) segment of NSE. Lupin February 2016 futures traded at 1826, at a premium compared with spot closing of 1815.15. Tata Steel February 2016 futures traded at 236.05, at a premium compared with spot closing of 235.75. ICICI Bank February 2016 futures traded at 211.65, at a premium compared with spot closing of 210.80.
Reliance Industries February 2016 futures traded at 980, at a premium compared with spot closing of 974.90. State Bank of India February 2016 futures traded at 169.50, at a premium compared with spot closing of 168.80.
The February 2016 F&O contracts are set to expire on 25 February 2016.
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