Nifty August 2019 futures closed at 10925.15 on Tuesday, at a discount of 0.70 points over spot closing of 10925.85, while Nifty September 2019 futures ended at 10972.20, at a premium of 46.35 points over spot closing. Nifty August futures saw a contraction of 0.21 million (mn) units, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 17.65 mn units. The near month derivatives contract will expire on August 29, 2019.
From the most active contracts, Reliance Industries August 2019 futures traded at a premium of 2.60 points at 1277.90 compared with spot closing of 1275.30. The numbers of contracts traded were 1,32,503.
Yes Bank August 2019 futures traded at a discount of 0.80 points at 72.40 compared with spot closing of 73.20. The numbers of contracts traded were 79,167.
Indiabulls Housing Finance August 2019 futures traded at a discount of 42.45 points at 534.85 compared with spot closing of 577.30. The numbers of contracts traded were 53,396.
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries August 2019 futures traded at a discount of 2.75 points at 435.60 compared with spot closing of 438.35. The numbers of contracts traded were 32,430.
HDFC Bank August 2019 futures traded at a discount of 9.30 points at 2218.70 compared with spot closing of 2228.00. The numbers of contracts traded were 25,968.