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Zomato, ATGL, Paytm: Should you buy these stocks as NSE approves F&O entry?

The NSE has approved the addition of 45 new stocks to the F&O; technical chart suggests that these 5 including the likes of Paytm, Zomato and Adani Total Gas can zoom up to 27% from present levels.

Retail ownership of Indian equities up 800bps in a decade: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley expects Indian markets to deliver a low double digit return in the next decade. However, it expects cash, derivative trading to rise as investors churn aggressively churn portfolios.

Nifty futures OI at lowest since Nov 2023; what does this indicate?

Derivatives market update: The current low open interest in Nifty implies signs of profit booking rather than fresh short position, believes James Kunnel, Derivatives Analyst at Asit C Mehta.

Nifty options paint bearish trend, while Bank Nifty bullish: F&O experts

F&O cues for Nov 06: The Nifty options data reflects a cautious outlook, with call writing significantly outpacing put activity, says Dhupesh Dhameja of SAMCO Securities.

F&O data suggests Nifty in oversold zone, key support seen at 23,500

F&O cues for Nov 05: However, as long as the Nifty holds above 23,890, a potential pullback could drive it towards 24,200 - 24,300 levels, says analyst at Asit C. Mehta.

FIIs start Nov series with light positions; bias tilted towards bearishness

F&O cues for Nov 04: The NSE F&O data shows that FIIs hold more than 3 short bets in index futures for every bullish position. Retail hold 2 longs for every short.

Nifty 50 consolidating in thin range ahead of monthly F&O expiry

F&O cues for Oct 31: The NSE Nifty 50 index is seen consolidating in the 24,100 - 24,500 range for the last few trading sessions.

FIIs OI in index futures down 40% from peak; Volatility likely to rise

F&O cues for Oct 30: Nifty options reveals a neutral sentiment with Call and Put activity nearing parity, and the PCR rising to 0.93, said Dhupesh Dhameja of SAMCO Securities.

FIIs, proprietary traders holding shorts in Nifty at start of expiry week

F&O cues for Oct 28: Both FIIs and Proprietary traders hold near about 2 bearish bets in index futures for every bullish trade. In contrast, retail investors hold the opposite position.

F&O Cues: FIIs continue to hold bearish bets, while retail remain long

F&O cues for Oct 24: The 24,378 level is a crucial short-term support; in case the Nifty holds above this, it might pull back towards the 24,600 - 24,700, said Hrishikesh Yedve in a note.

Nifty futures premium erodes; options hints at more pain below 24,700

F&O cues for Oct 22: Breakout from 24,700-25,250 range to trigger the next directional move, said Sahaj Agarwal of Kotak Securities. IndiaMart InterMesh and RBL Bank among 16 stocks in F&O ban today.

Nifty resistance stands at 25,000-mark; Bias for Bank Nifty turns positive

F&O cues for Oct 21: Despite Friday's recovery, Nifty options continues to reflect cautious sentiment, with call writing outweighing put writing on Friday, said Dhupesh Dhameja of SAMCO Securities.

Nifty pivot stands at 24,800, Bank Nifty 51,800; shows F&O data

F&O market update Oct 18: The Nifty options data suggests likely resistance for the index near 24,800 - 25,000, and support between 24,500 - 24,700; says Dupesh Dhameja of SAMCO Securities.

Nifty weekly expiry in focus; FIIs pile up bearish bets in Bank Nifty

Derivatives market update Oct 10: FIIs open positions in Bank Nifty up over 200% since the start of Oct; overall long-short ratio in index futures now at lowest level since June.

FIIs unwind Nifty longs, add shorts in Bank Nifty; Experts see more pain

Derivatives market update for Oct 04: Data shows Balrampur Chini, Dabur, Bata India, Reliance, Axis Bank and Manappuram Finance are few of the F&O stocks that saw short build-up on Thursday.

F&O Insights: FIIs up long bets in Nifty; 7 stocks in F&O ban today

Derivatives market update for Sept 16: Bank Nifty Sept futures traded at a discount to spot for the 2nd straight day on Friday. Among stocks, Muthoot Fin, Can Fin Homes, Bharat Forge saw long buildup.

F&O Insights: Bulls take charge as Nifty, Bank Nifty PCR jumps over 1

Derivatives market update for Sept 13: Data shows FIIs added fresh longs in Nifty futures, while covering some shorts in Bank Nifty; Retail, DIIs up short bets. Analysts upbeat on near-term outlook.

F&O Insights: See what FIIs OI, PCR data suggests; HUL, PFC, RECL in focus

Derivatives market update for Sept 10: IndiaMart InterMesh, HUL and Sun TV saw long buildup on Monday; while PFC, RECL and Granules India saw shorts added.

F&O Insights: FIIs long-short ratio at 5:2; retail traders build shorts

Derivative market update for Fri, Aug 30: FIIs long-short ratio in index futures (mainly Nifty) rose to 2.3:1, implying nearly 5 long bets for every 2 shorts. Retail traders hold 3 shorts for 2 longs.

F&O Insights: FIIs add long bets in Sept; metals among top early rollovers

Derivative market update for Tuesday, August 27: The Nifty September futures traded at 150-odd points premium, while Bank Nifty at 330 points. Last 3 days for India Cements in F&O segment.