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Traders left guessing whether more curbs will hit India options
India's recent crackdown on derivatives successfully curbed excessive options trading that harmed small investors. Traders now await clarity on potential new curbs, particularly regarding weekly contracts on major indices. While these instruments fueled market growth, their elimination could significantly impact trading volumes and hedging strategies, despite a global trend towards shorter expiries.
F&O Radar | Deploy Bear Put Spread in Nifty to play on index’s bearish outlook
Nifty remains under strong bearish pressure after forming consecutive lower highs and lows, with technical indicators signalling sustained weakness. Analysts highlight selling pressure below key moving averages, weak momentum on daily and weekly charts and bearish derivatives cues, suggesting a sell-on-dips approach using a bear put spread strategy.
F&O Radar | Deploy Bull Call Spread in Nifty for gains from potential upside with capped risk
Nifty extended its bullish momentum by closing at a fresh record high, supported by a strong technical structure and positive momentum indicators. Analysts highlight sustained buying interest, favourable derivatives signals and a continued uptrend across timeframes, suggesting a buy-on-dips strategy remains suitable in the near to medium term.
F&O Radar | Deploy Bull Call Spread in Nifty to play a positive bias in index amid rangebound activity
Nifty ended flat after a volatile session marked by recovery attempts and sustained resistance, forming a Doji-like candle that signalled support-based buying. However, lower highs and lows suggest muted momentum. Options data point to a range-bound outlook, with traders advised to use a Bull Call Spread strategy.
F&O Radar | Deploy Bull Call Spread in BDL shares to gain from a bullish setup
Bharat Dynamics shares have rebounded sharply from recent lows, moving above a key short-term moving average amid rising volumes. Momentum indicators signal improving strength, while derivatives data points to a bullish bias. Analysts see scope for near-term upside and suggest option strategies to benefit from sustained positive momentum.
F&O Radar | Deploy Long Straddle in Nifty to play the index range
Nifty has broken above the key 26,000 resistance, turning the short-term trend positive amid rising FII buying and short covering. However, an elevated put-call ratio signals overbought conditions. Options data suggests a 26,000–26,300 range, with scope for volatility expansion, prompting a long straddle strategy to capture potential directional moves.
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F&O Radar | Deploy Bull Call Spread in Nifty to play index’s potential upside with defined risk
Nifty ended the week on a cautious note with a bearish weekly structure, but improving daily momentum suggests potential short-term recovery. A breakout from the falling channel and a bullish RSI crossover indicate resilience. Analysts recommend a buy-on-dips approach, with a Bull Call Spread strategy to capture upside while managing risk.
F&O Radar | Deploy Short Strangle in Nifty to capture time decay while betting on consolidation
Nifty’s recent decline found support near the 25,700 zone, aligned with a key Fibonacci retracement, triggering a rebound. However, strong overhead resistance suggests weak directional conviction. With the index stuck in a broad consolidation range, experts expect Nifty to remain range-bound and recommend a Short Strangle strategy to benefit from time decay.
F&O inclusions: NSE admits Swiggy, Waaree Energies, 2 others to derivatives segment from December 31
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) will admit Swiggy, Waaree Energies, Premier Energies, and Bajaj Holdings & Investment to its Futures & Options (F&O) segment starting December 31, 2025. This move follows Sebi's tightened eligibility criteria for derivatives trading, emphasizing liquidity and market depth.
F&O Radar | Deploy Short Strangle in Nifty as Index enters broad consolidation
Nifty 50 slipped from its December 1 peak of 26,325 as selling pressure built up, breaking key support at 25,940 and sliding toward 25,700. The drop aligned with the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement of its November-to-December rally, where the index briefly stabilised and rebounded to retest 25,950.
NSE’s pre-open session for equity derivatives goes live today. Key changes explained
The NSE has introduced a 15-minute pre-open session for equity derivatives starting December 8 to improve price discovery and ensure smoother market openings. The window runs from 9:00–9:15 AM and includes order entry, order matching, and a buffer period. It applies to current-month and near-expiry next-month futures but excludes far-month contracts, options, spreads, and corporate action–affected contracts.
NSE empanels Tradetron: A big step in India’s evolving algo trading landscape
The National Stock Exchange has authorized Tradetron for algo-trading technology. This move supports India's growing systematic trading. Algorithmic trading is becoming accessible to retail investors. SEBI is ensuring transparency and supervision for automated strategies. This development levels the playing field between retail traders and institutions. It promotes disciplined and systematic trading practices.
US options market grapples with 'concentration risk' in clearing
America's options market is seeing record volumes. However, industry leaders are concerned about a few major banks handling most trades. This concentration poses a risk if one of these banks faces trouble. The Options Clearing Corp. oversees these trades. Experts worry about this potential instability in the market.
F&O Radar | Deploy Short Strangle in Nifty to balance range-bound gains amid market volatility
Nifty50 hit a new record high above 26,300 after a strong breakout, though indicators now signal near-term consolidation. Key support lies between 26,150 and 26,050, with deeper weakness only below 25,850. Analysts expect range-bound movement and suggest cautious strategies such as short strangles to benefit from limited volatility.
F&O Radar | Deploy Bull Call Spread in Wipro as stock displays bullish momentum
Wipro is showing signs of a potential breakout as the stock approaches the Rs 255 level after a steady recovery and consolidation. Strengthening momentum, supportive RSI, and positioning above key EMAs indicate improving sentiment. Derivatives data also reinforces bullish prospects, with analysts suggesting a Bull Call Spread to capture further upside.
F&O Radar | Deploy Bear Put Spread in Nifty to play negative to rangebound stance
Nifty remains weak below 26,000 as rising volatility and shifting options positioning signal a cautious market. Resistance is building at higher strikes, while supports near 25,950–25,900 stay crucial. With FIIs mixed in their stance, analysts expect a sideways-to-negative bias and recommend deploying a Bear Put Spread to hedge downside risk.
