Derivatives Trading

Nifty F&O rollovers flag 'Neutral' bias; IT, telecom positive: Analysts

Nifty rollover to the November series was below its three-month average, and the cost of carry also declined, said Dharmesh Bhatt of Systematix Institutional Research.

Derivatives trading may need more guardrails, says Sebi WTM Murty

At the BFSI Insight Summit 2026, Sebi's KVR Murty said retail derivatives trading may need more guardrails amid expiry-day hyperactivity, stressing investor protection and market integrity.

Improved closing auction

Sebi should aim to increase participation

Derivatives volumes may recover after settlement rule changes: Analysts

Sebi will restore the volume-weighted average price method for expiry-day derivatives settlement from December 7, following trader concerns over sharp price swings

Nifty weekly expiry in focus; Analysts decode charts, derivatives positions

Based on the options data, on Tuesday the focus will be on the 22,250-22,500 range owing to Nifty's weekly expiry, says Dharmesh Bhatt, Head-Derivatives Research at Systematix Institutional.

Sebi may partly reverse derivative settlement rules after pushback

Sebi may use the last 30 minutes' volume-weighted average price for derivatives settlement, while retaining closing auctions for less liquid stocks

Crude oil outlook: US-Iran talks; high transit cost in focus

The global cost of carrying crude oil which used to be around 1-2 per cent of the total contract value has now faring 20-25 per cent to Asian refiners.

STT collections surge 53% to ₹40,214 crore in FY27 after rate hike

The sharp rise follows higher STT rates effective from April 1, with the levy on futures raised to 0.05% and that on options premium turnover increased to 0.15%

FIIs' Nifty OI at 5-mth high amid ₹14,477 cr index futures sell-off in Sep

The pace at which FIIs have added short bets in index futures accelerated in the last three trading sessions, says Dharmesh Bhatt, Head-Derivatives Research at Systematix Institutional Research.

Closing Auction System set for first monthly derivatives expiry test

Tuesday's expiry will see a broader swath of derivatives positions, including physically settled single-stock options, tied to the auction-generated closing prices

RIL stock tests 100-DMA post Q1 results; tech analysts flag key levels

Reliance stock has decisively crossed the 20-day EMA, and is seen hovering around the 200-week EMA, highlights Sudeep Shah, technical & derivative analyst at SBI Securities.

Gold under pressure on rate hike worries as US-Iran conflict escalates

The US Fed chief Warsh's hawkish stance and rate hike worries due to Middle East tensions would keep Gold prices under pressure.

HDFC Securities recommends Bull Spread on Bajaj Finance, MidCap Nifty

Nandish Shah, senior technical/ derivative analyst at HDFC Securities reckons that MidCap Nifty and Bajaj Finance have seen long build-up, and are favourably placed on the charts.

F&O strategy: Deploy Bull Spread on MidCap Nifty, PNB Housing, says analyst

Nandish Shah of HDFC Securities recommends a 'Bull Spread' strategy on MidCap Nifty and PNB Housing Finance as the analyst notes a positive bias, and build-up of long positions at these counters.

F&O strategy: Nandish Shah recommends Bull Spread on Nifty, Shriram Finance

Here's why Nandish Shah technical research analyst of HDFC Securities recommends a 'Bull Spread' strategy on Nifty and Shriram Finance.

Accumulate Gold on dips in H2CY2026; next bull likely to start in 2027

For the second-half of 2026, upside for Gold and Silver seems to be capped around $4,400 and $90, says Anindya Banerjee, Head of Commodity and Currency Research, Kotak Securities:

Brent crude oil bias may remain bearish-to-neutral in H2CY2026

Mohammed Imran, research Analyst at Mirae Asset Sharekhan has a bearish-to-neutral view on Brent through H2CY2026, with a base-case range of $68-72/bbl.

F&O Update: 5 key takeaways from monthly rollovers to July series

Analysts at Axis Securities believe Nifty's strong June rollovers suggest a likely bullish conviction for the July series.

F&O strategy: Analyst recommends Bull Spread on Cipla, United Spirits

Here's why Nandish Shah technical research analyst of HDFC Securities recommends a 'Bull Spread' strategy on Cipla and United Spirits derivatives for the July series.

Oil market may re-enter surplus zone; Brent could slide up to $66/bbl

Brent to trade within $70-$76/bbl range over the next quarter, with downside risks extending toward $66-$68/bbl should Iranian supply recover faster than anticipated.