Indian Market News and Analysis

Nifty Futures at Premium (20 Nov.2008 4:10PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 2574, at a premium of 20.85 points as compared to the spot closing of 2553.15. Turnover in NSE's futures & options segment was Rs 37,983.83 crore, which was lower than Rs 41,656.37 crore on Wednesday, 19 November 2008. Reliance Industries Nov. 2008 futures were at premium at 1076.60 compared to the spot closing of 1056.05. State Bank of India Nov. 2008 futures were at premium at 1110 compared to the spot closing of 1087.10. Bharti Airtel Nov. 2008 futures were at premium at 594.10 compared to the spot closing of 592. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty lost 81.85 points or 1.79% at 2553.15.

Nifty Futures at Discount (19 Nov.2008 4:10PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 2619.70, at a discount of 15.30 points as compared to the spot closing of 2635. Turnover in NSE's futures & options segment was Rs 41,656.37 crore, which was lower than Rs 43,260.01 crore on Tuesday, 18 Nov. 2008. Infosys Technologies Nov. 2008 futures were at discount at 1164.45 compared to the spot closing of 1172.70. ICICI Bank Nov. 2008 futures were at discount at 344.05 compared to the spot closing of 348.25. NTPC Nov. 2008 futures were near spot price at 135.95 compared to the spot closing of 136. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty lost 48.15 points or 1.79% at 2635.

Turnover in NSE's F&O segment surged (18 Nov.2008 4:40PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were near the spot price at 2684, compared to the spot closing of 2683.15. Turnover in NSE's futures & options segment surged to Rs 43,260.01 crore from Rs 41,086.89 crore on Monday, 17 November 2008. Reliance Industries (RIL) November 2008 futures were at premium at 1143.05 compared to the spot closing of 1139.95. Bharti Airtel November 2008 futures were at premium at 626.90 compared to the spot closing of 622.90. NTPC November 2008 futures were near spot price at 139.40 compared to the spot closing of 139.30. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty lost 116.40 points or 4.16% at 2683.15.

Nifty Futures Nov.08 at Discount (17 Nov.2008 4:40PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 2795.35, at a discount of 4.20 points as compared to spot closing of 2799.55. Turnover in NSE's futures & options segment was Rs 41,086.89 crore, which was lower than Rs 41,483.17 crore on Friday, 14 November 2008. ICICI Bank November 2008 futures were at premium at 391 compared to the spot closing of 386.45. Reliance Industries (RIL) November 2008 futures were near spot price at 1140.95 compared to the spot closing of 1141.40. State Bank of India (SBI) November 2008 futures were at discount at 1163.10 compared to the spot closing of 1167.90. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty lost 10.80 points or 0.38% at 2799.55.

Nifty Turnover Decline (14 Nov.2008 4:40PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 2829, a premium of 18.65 points as compared to spot closing. Turnover in NSE's F&O was at Rs 41483.17 crore, lower than Rs 49617.63 crore on Wednesday, 12 November 2008. Reliance Industries Nov.08 futures were at Rs 1150, a premium compared to the spot closing of Rs 1146.75. Cairn India Nov.08 futures were at Rs 142.50, a premium compared to the spot closing of Rs 141.05. Unitech Nov.08 futures were at Rs 43.50, a discount compared to the spot closing of Rs 45.75. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty lost 38.10 points or 1.34% at 2810.35.

Nifty Turnover Surges (12 Nov.2008 4:10PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 2,836.35, at a discount of 12.10 points as compared to spot closing of 2,848.45. Turnover in NSE's futures & options segment surged to Rs 49,617.63 crore from Rs 40,386.80 crore on Monday, 10th November 2008. Reliance Industries Nov. 2008 futures were at discount at 1,157.40 compared to the spot closing of Rs 1,162.20. Infosys Technologies Nov. 2008 futures were at discount at 1,254.15 compared to the spot closing of Rs 1,259.45. ICICI Bank November 2008 futures were at premium at 398 compared to the spot closing of Rs 397.30. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty lost 90.20 points or 3.07% at 2,848.45.

Nifty futures Nov-08 fall below 2950 (11 Nov.2008 4:00PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 2922, at a discount of 16.65 points as compared to spot closing of 2938.65. Turnover in NSE's F&O segment surged to Rs 40,386.30 crore from Rs 30,290.49 crore on Monday, 10th November 2008. Reliance Industries November 2008 futures were at discount at 1200.35 compared to the spot closing of 1207.70. Reliance Communications November 2008 futures were at discount at 218.40 compared to the spot closing of 220.35. State Bank of India November 2008 futures were near spot price at 1222 compared to the spot closing of 1222.40. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty lost 209.60 points or 6.66% at 2938.65.

Nifty futures Nov-08 above 3150 (10 Nov.2008 4:30PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 3167, at a premium of 18.75 points as compared to spot closing of 3148.25. NSE's (F&O) segment turnover was Rs 30,290.49 crore, which was lower than Rs 36,963.32 crore on Friday, November 7th,2008. Reliance Industries Nov. 2008 futures were at premium at 1310 compared to the spot closing of 1303.10. Infosys Technologies November 2008 futures were at premium at 1348.10 compared to the spot closing of 1338.50. ICICI Bank November 2008 futures were at discount at 465.35 compared to the spot closing of 471.85. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty gained 175.25 points or 5.89% at 3148.25.

NSE's Futures & Options Segment Turnover declines (07 Nov.2008 4:10PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 2989.10, at a premium of 16.10 points as compared to spot closing of 2973. NSE's futures & options (F&O) segment turnover was Rs 36,963.32 crore, which was lower than Rs 43,836.07 crore on Thursday, 6 November 2008. Larsen & Toubro November 2008 futures were at premium at 872.70 compared to the spot closing of 870.35. Suzlon Energy November 2008 futures were at premium at 71 compared to the spot closing of 70.60. NTPC November 2008 futures were at discount at 151 compared to the spot closing of 151.40. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty gained 80.35 points or 2.78% at 2973.

Market Turnover Surges(06 Nov.2008 4:25PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 2883.30, at a discount of 9.35 points as compared to spot closing of 2892.65. NSE's futures & options (F&O) segment turnover was Rs 43,836.07 crore, which was higher than Rs 38,550.94 crore on Wednesday, 5 November 2008. Reliance Industries (RIL) November 2008 futures were at premium at 1174 compared to the spot closing of 1170.55. Bharti Airtel November 2008 futures were at discount at 636 compared to the spot closing of 639.40. ICICI Bank November 2008 futures were at discount at 428.60 compared to the spot closing of 433.40. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty lost 102.30 points or 3.42% at 2892.65.

Nifty futures Nov-08 below 3000(05 Nov.2008 4:25PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 2973.50, at a discount of 21.45 points as compared to spot closing of 2994.95. NSE's futures & options (F&O) segment turnover was Rs 38,550.94 crore, which was higher than Rs 33,758.52 crore on Tuesday, 4 November 2008. Reliance Industries November 2008 futures were at discount at 1257 compared to the spot closing of 1269.05. State Bank of India November 2008 futures were at discount at 1271 compared to the spot closing of 1272.50. ICICI Bank November 2008 futures were near spot at 451 compared to the spot closing of 450.85. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty lost 147.15 points or 4.68% at 2994.95.

Nifty futures Nov-08 at premium (04 Nov.2008 4:25PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 3167, at a premium of 24.90 points as compared to spot closing of 3142.10. NSE's futures & options (F&O) segment turnover was Rs 33,758.52 crore, which was lower than Rs 34,113.94 crore on Monday, 3 November 2008. Infosys Technologies November 2008 futures were at premium at 1345.10 compared to the spot closing of 1331.90. Bharti Airtel November 2008 futures were at premium at 724.80 compared to the spot closing of 716.95. Suzlon Energy November 2008 futures were near spot price at 55.30 compared to the spot closing of 55.40. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty gained 98.25 points or 3.23% at 3142.10.

Nifty futures Nov-08 above 3000 (03 Nov.2008 4:25PM)

Nifty futures Nov-08 were at 3047.65, at a premium of 3.80 points as compared to spot closing of 3043.85. NSE's futures & options (F&O) segment turnover was Rs 34,113.94 crore, which was lower than Rs 36,959.23 crore on Friday, 31 October 2008. Reliance Industries November 2008 futures were at premium at 1448.75 compared to the spot closing of 1441.70. State Bank of India November 2008 futures were at premium at 1248 compared to the spot closing of 1240.40. ICICI Bank November 2008 futures were at discount at 426.70 compared to the spot closing of 430.70. In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty gained 158.25 points or 5.48% at 3043.85.