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BSE proposes pre-open trading for index, stock futures from Dec 8

BSE said changes related to the pre-open session in the Equity Derivatives Segment will be available for testing from October 6, 2025

Bye, Thursday Nifty expiry! New NSE derivatives expiry start next Tuesday

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

Aurobindo, SBI Life, Eternal among top rollovers; 8 stocks to exit F&O

Aditya Birla Fashion, Adani Total Gas, CESC, Granules India, IRB Infrastructure, Jindal Stainless, Poonawala Fincorp and SJVN are the eight stocks to exit derivatives segment post August expiry.

FIIs short bets intact even as Nifty rises nearly 700 pts from recent lows

FIIs long-short ratio in index futures has barely moved from 0.09 to 0.11, implying presence of heavy short bets in the August F&O series.

FIIs hold 10 short bets for every long trade in index futures

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.

FPIs selling in F&O hits 2-year high; but rollovers hint at optimism ahead

Foreign investors net sold ₹14,452 crore, and ₹25,831 crore in stock & index futures, respectively in July; however, F&O rollovers hint at likely optimism going ahead.

Best of BS Opinion: FTA with UK a clear shift in India's stance on trade

Our daily wrap of today's Opinion page traverses the India-UK FTA, what the RBI needs to do to make the financial inclusion index more transparent, US tariffs, and the Jane Street affair

Best of BS Opinion: Why Sebi needs to do more on derivatives trading

Today's opinion page discusses the recent clampdown on Jane Street, government transparency, India's milk market, and the future of Mumbai's real estate because of climate change

F&O Strategy: Analyst suggests Bear Spread for Hindustan Aeronautics stock

F&O strategy: Short-term trend of the Hindustan Aeronautics turned weak, while it is positive for LIC Housing Finance

Sebi looks to extend tenure of derivatives contracts, says official

The surge in derivatives trading, which has also been driven by retail investors, has prompted the Sebi to limit the number of contract expiries

FIIs net sold over 68,000 Nifty futures in July series; what to expect now?

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.

Retail losses in derivatives is a macroeconomic concern: Ashish Gupta

Sebi's measures are necessary to align the derivatives market with its underlying cash market, as the current disconnect is unsustainable

Explained: What is Jane Street and why Sebi barred it from markets?

Sebi has barred US trading firm Jane Street from Indian markets pending the return of alleged unlawful gains worth Rs 4,840 crore. Here's a detailed explainer on the case.

F&O Expiry Trade: Nifty breakout above 25,300 may trigger short-covering

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.

Looking for short-term F&O trade? Check this 'Bull Spread' on Eicher Motors

Long build up was seen in Eicher Motors Futures on Thursday, where the open interest rose by 2 per cent while the share price gained 1.86 per cent

F&O: Here's a 'Bear Spread' for Nifty MidCap as it drops below 5, 20-DEMA

Analyst at HDFC Securities have recommended a 'Bear Spread' Strategy on the Nifty MidCap index as it has broken down from the upward sloping trendline, suggesting a weak outlook

Stock Market close highlights: Sensex sheds 139 pts, Nifty at 24,812; IT, Metal drag; Cons Dur shine

Sensex Today | Stock Market close Wednesday, June 18, 2025: The Nifty Midcap100, and Nifty Smallcap100 indices settled lower by 0.46 per cent and 0.23 per cent, respectively

BSE: Analysts cautious as derivatives expiry swap puts earnings at risk

BSE shares fell 6% at open after Sebi allowed expiry day swap in equity derivatives between NSE and BSE

FIIs increase short bets in Nifty, index futures; should you be worried?

Foreign Institutional Investors long-short ratio in index futures now stands at the lowest point in two months; implying the presence of 5 sell-side bets for every long position, shows NSE F&O data.

RVNL, Vodafone Idea see huge long build-up; ABFRL open bets jump over 100%

NSE F&O data shows that RVNL, Vodafone Idea and Uno Minda are witnessing long build-up of positions; while Aditya Birla Fashion is seeing short build-up.