WazirX has rolled out crypto Futures trading for Indian users, touting the lowest maker and taker fees in the market. It also removes any volume threshold requirement and offers direct INR access, aiming to broaden derivatives participation. The exchange says the rollout includes a strong focus on responsible trading education and helps fund its restructuring efforts for creditor recoveries.
On May 6, six NSE F&O stocks logged a sharp jump in futures open interest, hinting at higher trader activity and new positioning. Larsen & Toubro, HDFC Life Insurance, Amber Enterprises, Nippon Life India Asset Management, Coforge, and Godfrey Phillips India all saw open interest rise by more than 10%, signaling renewed market attention.
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Godrej Properties was among five F&O stocks where futures open interest surged sharply on May 05, pointing to fresh positioning and stronger trading activity. Vedanta and Hyundai Motor India also saw the move, while overall open interest rose more than 10%. The spike suggests heightened participation in derivatives as momentum builds in select counters.
Silver futures tumbled Rs 3,917 to Rs 2.47 lakh per kilogram in Monday’s trade, as weak global signals shook sentiment. Elevated crude oil prices, stoking fresh inflation concerns, pushed investors toward risk-off moves, dragging demand in the futures market and amplifying the decline.
Silver prices fell in futures trade on Wednesday, dropping Rs 1,137 to Rs 2.36 lakh per kilogram. Traders reportedly trimmed positions as concerns grew around elevated crude oil rates that could weigh on bullion demand. The decline also coincided with a strengthening US dollar, which typically pressures dollar-priced commodities like silver.
Futures open interest in four NSE F&O stocks jumped sharply on April 27, pointing to increased trading intensity. Sun Pharma led the rise, while NTPC was among the names seeing higher open positions. Analysts read the uptick as stronger market participation and improved sentiment, as traders added risk and built exposure into futures contracts.
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Silver futures climbed 0.82% in today’s trading, rising to Rs 2,53,800 per kilogram. Traders attributed the move to renewed uncertainty over US trade policy, prompting participants to build fresh positions. The strength also showed up overseas, with Comex silver futures recording a similar notable increase.
Silver prices fell sharply by Rs 2,577 to Rs 2.38 lakh per kilogram in national capital futures trading on Friday. The drop was linked to weak market trends and subdued demand from investors, suggesting cautious sentiment despite earlier volatility in commodities. Traders will now watch whether buying interest returns to halt the slide.
A new study finds India’s crypto futures trading is being reshaped by younger and more diverse participants. Gen Z traders aged 18–25 account for 61% of futures traders, while women’s participation has risen 20% year over year. Trading is also getting more intense, with bigger trades and higher frequency, and Eastern India showing standout growth beyond metro hubs.
Futures open interest climbed more than nine percent across five NSE stocks, drawing attention to rising trader activity. Alongside Force Motors, names like Mphasis, Hindustan Zinc, Motilal Oswal and Bharat Forge saw fresh positions build, suggesting increased participation as the market recalibrates. Investors will watch follow-through in price alongside this surge in derivatives activity.
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