Higher rollover signals mounting pressure on Nifty in Sept series

THE ROLLOVER PERCENTAGE in Nifty futures August series increased to 84% from an average 78% in the past three series, suggesting that market participants expect further downside.

- ANANYA GROVER

Rajesh Palviya, head of technical research at Axis Securities, said that in August, there was a build-up of short positions, and they have been rolled over. He also noted that more short positions have been added.

A report by Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research said Market-wide futures will start the September series at a higher open interest base worth ₹41,400 crore compared to ₹40,800 crore seen at the start of the August series. A Yes Securities report said, "Despite index weakness, India VIX hovered near 52-week lows, underscoring complacency or lack of aggressive downside hedging."