SEBI is considering a pilot that would let certain agricultural commodity derivatives trade as cash settled instruments before mandatory physical settlement. The plan is meant to improve liquidity and market confidence in agri contracts. SEBI is reportedly evaluating commodities such as maize, groundnut, and chilli for the trial, with further details expected.
BSE has rolled out India’s first futures and options contracts linked to the Focused IT Index, giving traders and investors new tools to hedge or bet on technology stocks. The launch drew strong participation, with debut day turnover hitting Rs 148 crore, underscoring rising appetite for sector-specific derivatives as market dynamics and global tech themes evolve.
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Ultratech Cement and Infosys were among five NSE F&O stocks that saw a sharp jump in futures open interest on April 24, with gains exceeding 8%. Traders are likely adding fresh positions or expanding existing ones, pointing to higher participation and potential directional moves in these counters. Watch the next session for follow-through or reversal.
Indian markets saw a broad sell-off, with Nifty and Sensex closing sharply lower. IT stocks led the decline, while pharma, healthcare, and energy also came under pressure. Analysts expect Nifty to trade within a range, citing support around 23,700–23,650 and resistance near 24,200–24,250 after the move below key EMAs.
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