Nifty 50 DERIVATIVES DESK RESEARCH 25.06.26 post market close

 

 

​Derivative Desk Research Brief

Open Interest (OI) & Structural Sentiment Analysis for NIFTY50 on opening of nifty50 on 23rd of June, 2026.

​1. Executive Summary

​The NIFTY50 index concluded the June 22, 2026 trading session on a positive note at 24,102.90, gaining +89.80 points (+0.37%). In tandem, the banking gauge NIFTY BANK showed relative strength, closing at 57,935.60 (+0.43%). Ahead of the June 23, 2026 intraday session, a multidimensional analysis of derivatives architecture from the oi data and technical indicators via visual datasets highlights a fascinating tug-of-war between aggressive institutional short futures hedges and structural options-based support.

​2. Institutional Derivatives Positioning Analysis

​Based on market participant data compiled in 230626oi data.xlsx and corroborated by institutional summaries in 1000071584.jpg, the positioning breakout reflects a stark divergence between foreign capital and domestic participants:

​A. Index Futures Segment (Structural Direction)

​Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs): FIIs maintain a highly aggressive structural short inventory, holding a net short position of -222,784 contracts (-2.23L). While they marginally covered 3,639 short positions on the daily variation interval, their underlying tone remains deeply hedged/bearish.

​Proprietary (Pro) Desks: Proprietary market makers flipped to a net long stance of 1,193 contracts, marking an incremental addition of +9,566 contracts on the previous day's baseline.

​Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs): DIIs continue to hold robust defensive long cushions at 67,569 contracts.

​B. Index Options Segment (Intraday Boundaries)

​As visible in the option chain analysis :

​FII Options Net OI: Holds a staggering net bearish exposure of -942,224 contracts (-9.42L), expanding their net short coverage by -12,214 contracts during the session.

​Pro Options Net OI: Proprietary traders exhibit a net long/bullish position of 46,412 contracts, with a daily build-up of +28,205 contracts.

​Put/Call Ratio (PCR) & Volatility: The structural PCR settled at a highly balanced 0.88. This is accompanied by a cooling fear gauge, with India VIX dropping by -0.13% to close at 12.84, indicating compression in premium volatility.

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3. Cash Market Flows & Volatility Context

​A. Institutional Cash Flows

​FII Cash Activity: Foreign accounts registered net outflows in the cash segment, offloading equities worth -635 Crores.

​DII Cash Activity: Domestic mutual funds and institutional desks efficiently matched this supply, logging a net inflow of +1,035 Crores.

​B. Open Interest Distribution

​According to the strike-wise distributions :

​Support Base: Massive Put OI change is concentrated at 24,100 (+233.4%) and 24,000 (+39.4%), providing a formidable downside layer for the morning trade.

​Resistance Ceiling: Call writers are aggressively blocking up-moves above 24,150 (+186.4%) and 24,200 (+63.2%), setting a tight tactical ceiling.

​4. Market Dynamics & Gap-Up Sustenance

​Reviewing global market snapshots in 1000071587.jpg and 1000071588.jpg, European gauges like the DAX (+0.62%) and FTSE 100 (+0.72%) showed strength, while US indices were mixed (Dow Jones +0.29%, Nasdaq -1.32%).

​Given the massive Put OI accumulation at 24,100 (+3.31 Cr total Put OI Change vs +1.83 Cr Call OI Change as data extracted, any positive global traction or gap-up opening will face an immediate litmus test at the 24,150 – 24,200 resistance band. Because FIIs hold over 222k short future contracts, they are highly likely to treat sharp up-ticks as premium-loading zones to add fresh shorts, capping runaway long expansion.

​5. Derivative Desk Tactical Playbook for Intraday Traders

​The Core Strategy: Buy-on-Dips Near Support / Fade Near Major Resistance.

​Key Intraday Resistance Zones: 24,160 – 24,210 (heavy call concentration zone as verified in 1000071581.jpg). Look for rejection candles to initiate tactical shorts.

​Key Intraday Support Zones: 24,050 – 24,080 (anchored by the 15-minute moving average and structural clusters . Look for bullish reversals here to trade back towards 24,150.

​Anish Jagdish Parashar

Derivatives desk Head

indirecttaxindia.in

Disclaimer: Content reflects author's views; for investment decisions and trading proposes consult your financial advisor.

NIFTY50 Derivative Desk Research Report Based on Data up to 18 Jun 2026

 

NIFTY50 Derivative Desk Research Report Based on Data up to 18 Jun 2026 

Executive Summary

 NIFTY closed at 24,168 after a six-session recovery from 23,161. The derivatives data suggests improving bullish momentum but not an aggressive trending market. FIIs continue to hold a very large net short index futures position (-221,476), while DIIs remain strongly net long (+69,597). The persistent FII shorts alongside rising prices indicate ongoing short covering rather than fresh directional long accumulation.

 Derivatives Positioning 

Cumulative futures net improved from -199,845 (11 Jun) to -155,409 (18 Jun), confirming reduction of bearish positioning. FII option positioning remains heavily negative (-803,342) but has moderated. Positive daily futures and option OI variations indicate fresh participation without excessive leverage. 

Cash Market Flows 

FIIs sold Rs 1,025 crore on 18 Jun while DIIs bought Rs 3,516 crore, continuing domestic institutional support. Cash selling by FIIs has not translated into renewed futures aggression. 

Volatility 

Realized volatility has eased after the June breakout, supporting a gradual bullish bias rather than panic buying. Lower volatility generally favours option writers until a fresh catalyst emerges. 

Global Context

 US indices corrected modestly while European markets remained resilient. Global risk sentiment is neutral to mildly supportive and does not presently negate domestic derivative strength. 

Trading View Bias: 

Mild Bullish. 

Support: 24,080-24,120, then 23,950. 

Resistance: 24,250-24,320, then 24,450.

 Expected range: 24,050-24,320. 

Probability: 

Bullish continuation 60%, 

Range-bound 25%, 

Bearish reversal 15%. 

Risk Factors

 Aggressive FII short re-addition, weak global markets, INR weakness, or unexpected macro news could trigger profit booking.

 Conclusion 

The weight of evidence favours a buy-on-dips approach while above 24,080. A decisive move above 24,320 could extend towards 24,450-24,550. Failure to hold 24,080 would expose 23,950-23,900.

Anish Jagdish Parashar 

Derivatives Head

indirecttaxindia.in

 

NIFTY50 ADVANCED DERIVATIVE DESK REPORT

 Institutional Research 

Executive Summary 

Nifty closed at 23214. FIIs remain structurally short with futures OI of -271,979 while DIIs maintain long exposure of 53,589. Market Regime Analysis The dataset indicates a persistent institutional divergence. FIIs have maintained a bearish hedge structure while domestic institutions continue absorbing supply through cash and futures accumulation.

 FII–DII Battle 

FII positioning remains the dominant directional variable. DII support has prevented a sharper correction and has repeatedly stabilized declines near support zones. 

OI–Price Divergence 

Several periods show price resilience despite increasing FII shorts. Such divergence typically reflects strong domestic liquidity and often precedes either short covering or a volatility expansion phase.

 Volatility Outlook

 Compressed volatility suggests potential for a larger directional move. Traders should monitor whether OI expansion accompanies price movement for confirmation. 

Key Levels 

Support: 23200, 23100, 23000. Resistance: 23300, 23400, 23500–23650. 

Probability Matrix 

Range-bound: 45%. 

Bullish short-covering: 30%. 

Bearish breakdown: 25%. 

Trading Playbook 

Long trades require acceptance above resistance with rising futures OI. Short trades gain confirmation below support with fresh call writing and declining market breadth.

 Conclusion 

The balance of evidence remains mildly bearish but not aggressively negative because domestic institutional participation remains supportive.

Anish Jagdish Parashar 

indirecttaxindia.in

Disclaimer Content above are personal views; For trade and investment purposes consult your financial advisor.

 

Nifty 50 Sentiment Analysis (Based on OI, Cash Flow, Options Structure, Global Cues & Data flow)

Executive Summary

The market setup remains tactically bullish for the next 1-3 sessions, but the rally appears to be a short-covering/hedged advance rather than a strong directional bull market.

Overall View

Sentiment: Moderately Bullish (60%) Trend: Positive Bias Above 23,350 Risk: Elevated Near 23,550-23,700 Expected Range: 23,350 – 23,700

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Key Observations

1. Global Markets Supportive

From your screenshots:

Index	Change
Dow Jones	+0.45%
S&P 500	+0.13%
Nasdaq	+0.03%
DAX	+0.48%
FTSE	+0.33%
CAC40	+0.77%

Global risk sentiment remains positive.

This provides:

• Positive opening bias
• Support for banking and large-cap stocks
• Reduced probability of gap-down opening

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2. FII Futures Still Deeply Bearish

Latest

FII Index Futures OI: -2.30 lakh contracts

Previous: -2.23 lakh contracts

Change: Additional short buildup

Your FII dashboard shows:

• Nifty Futures = -7,619
• Other Index Futures = -111
• Total Index Future view = Bearish

This is the biggest warning sign.

FIIs have not yet abandoned their structural bearish view.

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3. FII Options Data

Latest:

• Call OI = -2.8 lakh
• Put OI = +4.95 lakh

This means:

Bullish Interpretation

FIIs are:

• Covering Calls
• Adding Puts

Usually seen when:

• Downside protection is reduced
• Market expected to hold support

Hence options positioning is bullish despite futures shorts.

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4. Cumulative Option OI

Current:

-9.99 lakh

Previous:

-10.43 lakh

Improvement:

≈ +44,000 contracts

This indicates:

• Option shorts being covered
• Bearish conviction reducing

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5. DII Positioning

Current:

DII Futures Net: +32,881

Near highest level of last month.

DIIs continue:

• Buying cash
• Holding long futures

Cash activity:

• DII Buy = ₹9,589 Cr
• FII Sell = ₹8,362 Cr

Net domestic absorption remains extremely strong.

This is the main reason Nifty refuses to break down despite FII shorts.

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6. Proprietary Traders

Pro Futures:

+10,690

Still long.

Pro desks are usually early movers.

This is mildly bullish.

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7. Daily Derivative Flow

2 June

Daily Futures Variation

+6,239

Daily Option Variation

+48,444

Both positive.

This indicates:

Fresh bullish participation entered after the recent decline.

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8. Option Chain Analysis

From attached option chain:

Major Put Support

Strike	Observation
23450	Huge Put Addition
23400	Strong Put Base
23300	Heavy Put OI

Strong support zone:

23,300–23,450

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Major Call Resistance

Strike	Observation
23500	Highest Call OI
23700	Large Call Wall
23800	Large Call Wall

Resistance:

23,500–23,700

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9. PCR Analysis

Screenshot shows:

PCR = 0.95

Interpretation:

• Not bearish
• Not overbullish
• Neutral-to-positive

A move above 1.0 would strengthen bullish odds further.

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10. Volatility Analysis

Recent realized volatility:

~17.3%

Declining steadily.

Lower volatility generally supports:

• Trend continuation
• Gradual upside movement
• Reduced panic selling

This favors bulls.

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Participant Position Matrix

Participant	Position
FII Futures	Bearish
FII Options	Bullish
DII Futures	Bullish
DII Cash	Bullish
Proprietary Futures	Bullish
Global Markets	Bullish
Option Chain	Bullish
Volatility	Bullish

Overall Score:

Bullish: 6 Bearish: 1

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Probable Nifty Scenarios

Scenario 1 (Highest Probability ~55%)

Short Covering Rally

FIIs remain short.

If Nifty sustains above 23,500:

• Shorts begin covering
• Move toward 23,650
• Then 23,750

Target:

23,650–23,750

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Scenario 2 (~30%)

Range-Bound Market

Nifty oscillates between:

23,350–23,600

While FIIs maintain shorts.

Most likely if global cues remain mixed.

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Scenario 3 (~15%)

Bear Trap Failure

If Nifty breaks:

23,300 decisively

Then:

23,150

followed by

23,000

becomes possible.

Current data does not favor this outcome.

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Important Levels for 3 June

Supports

• 23,450
• 23,350
• 23,300

Resistance

• 23,500
• 23,650
• 23,750

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Final Market Verdict

The latest positioning suggests a bullish undertone with ongoing FII futures skepticism. DIIs are aggressively absorbing FII selling, FII options positioning is supportive, put writing is concentrated around 23,400–23,450, volatility is falling, and global markets are positive.

Probable Nifty Direction (Next Session)

Bias: Bullish to Mildly Bullish

Probability Estimate

• Upside continuation: 60%
• Sideways consolidation: 25%
• Fresh downside: 15%

Most Likely Trading Zone

23,400 – 23,700

A sustained move above 23,500 could trigger further short covering toward 23,650–23,750, while 23,300 remains the key line that bulls must defend.

Anish Jagdish Parashar 

indirecttaxindia.in

Disclaimer: Content above are personal views of author and published for academic purposes.For trade and investment purposes consult your financial advisor.

 

Nifty 50 Market Sentiment Analysis (Based on OI, FII/DII Positioning, Option Chain, Cash Flows & Global Cues)

Executive Summary

The overall setup remains bearish to mildly bearish, but the market is approaching a zone where a short-covering bounce can emerge.

Current evidence suggests:

• FIIs remain aggressively bearish in both futures and options.
• Clients are heavily bullish (contrarian negative signal).
• DII cash buying continues to absorb FII selling.
• PCR at 0.49 indicates excessive call writing and bearish positioning.
• Option chain shows strong resistance around 23500-23600.
• Global futures are weak (Dow, Nasdaq, S&P futures all negative).
• India VIX rising to 16.54 indicates increasing risk perception.
• Nifty has fallen from 24,031 to 23,382 in five sessions (-649 points).

Bias for 02 June 2026: Bearish with possibility of intraday short-covering rallies.

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1. FII Positioning Analysis

Index Futures

Current:

• FII Futures OI Net = -2.23 lakh
• Daily Change = -21,871 contracts

This is among the most bearish readings of the last month.

FIIs have:

• Increased short futures.
• Continued reducing long exposure.
• Added fresh bearish positions on decline.

This is not profit booking.

It is fresh directional bearish positioning.

FII Options

Current:

• FII Option OI Net = -7.48 lakh
• Put Addition = 32,360
• Call Addition = 16,937

Images show:

• Call OI = -2.54 lakh
• Put OI = +4.94 lakh

This indicates:

• Put buying.
• Downside hedging.
• Continuation of bearish view.

Verdict

Strong Bearish

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2. DII Positioning Analysis

Current:

• DII Futures Net = +35,188

DIIs remain buyers.

However, they have been consistently long while FIIs remained short for several months.

Historically:

• FIIs usually dominate short-term direction.
• DIIs mainly cushion declines.

Thus DII positioning reduces crash probability but does not create bullish trend.

Verdict

Mildly Bullish but defensive

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3. Proprietary Desk Analysis

Current:

• Pro Futures = +15,206

Daily increase:

• +5,008

Pro traders are slowly accumulating longs.

This is notable because:

• They usually react faster than institutions.
• They appear to be positioning for stabilization.

However:

• Their option book remains bearish.

Verdict

Neutral to mildly bullish

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4. Client Positioning

Current:

• Futures = +1.73 lakh
• Options = +10.62 lakh

Extremely bullish.

Historically:

When clients become aggressively bullish while FIIs become aggressively bearish:

Market usually follows FIIs.

Verdict

Contrarian Bearish Signal

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5. Cumulative OI Structure

Current:

• Cumulative Futures OI = -1.73 lakh
• Cumulative Options OI = -10.43 lakh

This indicates:

• Entire derivatives ecosystem remains net bearish.
• No evidence of broad-based short covering yet.

Verdict

Bearish

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6. Option Chain Analysis

PCR = 0.49

Very low.

Typically:

• Above 1.0 = Bullish
• 0.8–1.0 = Neutral
• Below 0.7 = Bearish
• Below 0.5 = Extreme Bearish

Current:

PCR = 0.49

Indicates:

• Heavy call writing.
• Market participants expecting upside to remain capped.

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Major Resistance

From the OI chart:

Strongest Call Writing:

• 23500
• 23550
• 23600
• 23650

Particularly:

23600 has massive call addition.

Therefore:

23550-23600 becomes major resistance.

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Major Support

Put additions concentrated near:

• 23350
• 23300
• 23250

Thus:

Immediate support:

23300-23250

If broken:

Next support:

23150-23050

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7. Volatility Analysis

Recent realized volatility:

≈17.3%

VIX:

16.54

Observations:

• VIX rising while Nifty falling.
• Typical bearish environment.
• Suggests wider intraday swings.

Expected daily move:

Approximately 220–260 points.

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8. Cash Market Analysis

01 June

FII Cash:

• ₹ -3,911 Cr

DII Cash:

• ₹ +5,109 Cr

Net domestic absorption:

Positive.

This explains why Nifty is declining gradually rather than collapsing.

Without DII support, the decline would likely be much sharper.

Verdict

Bearish but orderly decline.

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9. Global Market Impact

Your screenshots show:

US Futures

• Dow Futures -0.46%
• S&P Futures -0.42%
• Nasdaq Futures -0.64%

Europe

All major indices negative.

Crude Oil

~$92

Higher oil:

• Negative for India.
• Negative for inflation.
• Negative for corporate margins.

Verdict

Global setup is bearish.

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10. Probable Nifty Movement for 02 June 2026

Base Case (60% Probability)

Range:

23250 – 23500

Market likely:

• Opens weak.
• Tests 23300 area.
• Attempts short-covering bounce.
• Faces selling near 23480-23520.

Closing bias:

Slightly negative.

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Bearish Case (25% Probability)

If:

23300 breaks decisively

Then:

• 23200
• 23150
• 23050

become likely.

This can happen if FIIs continue futures selling after opening.

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Bullish Surprise (15% Probability)

Requires:

• Global futures recovery.
• FII short covering.

Then:

• 23500 crossed
• 23600 tested

But option chain currently makes sustained move above 23600 difficult.

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Key Levels for 02 June

Level	Importance
23600	Strong Resistance
23500	Immediate Resistance
23400	Pivot
23300	Immediate Support
23250	Strong Support
23150	Breakdown Level
23050	Major Support

Final Institutional View

Trend: Bearish

FII Positioning: Strong Bearish

DII Positioning: Supportive

Option Chain: Bearish

PCR: Extremely Bearish (0.49)

Global Cues: Bearish

Cash Flow: FII Selling Continues

Expected Session Bias: Negative to Range-Bound

Probability Distribution

• Bearish: 60%
• Sideways/Volatile: 25%
• Bullish: 15%

The most likely path is an initial dip toward 23300-23250 followed by intermittent short-covering rallies, with 23500-23600 acting as a strong supply zone unless FIIs materially reduce their short exposure.

Anish Jagdish Parashar 

indirecttaxindia.in

Disclaimer:Content reflects author's views for investment decisions and trading proposes consult your financial advisor.