Data Feeler: Nifty future after a gap up opening following the better global cues had volatile session ahead of Expiry day. Nifty continued to maintain its northward journey with buying seen in the last hour of trades mainly supported by Auto, HC and Oil & Gas sector stocks. Nifty future for the day, if it sustains above 5900 levels then rally may be continued towards 5950 levels whereas sustaining below 5880 levels may see profit booking in the market towards 5850-5820 levels. Looking at the option concentration data for May series, maximum put OI is concentrated at 58 00 followed by 5700 strike prices whereas maximum call OI is placed at 5900 followed by 6000 strike prices. Bank Nifty for the day it has support around 12500 levels whereas the immediate hurdle area is around 12800-13000 levels.
Put Call Ratio based on Open Interest of Nifty moved down from 1.22 to 1.05 levels. Historical Volatility of Nifty moved up from 19.1 to 19.42 levels and Implied Volatility also moved down from 15.1 to 14.38 levels.
Market witnessed buying interest especially in Auto, HC, Oil & Gas, Metal, Banking, Power, PSU, CG and FMCG sector stocks whereas selling pressure was seen in IT, Tech, Realty and CD space. Nifty future closed at premium of 6 points as compared to discount of 2 points in previous trading session.
The market turnover increased by 47.33% in terms of number of contracts traded vis-à-vis previous trading day whereas in terms of rupees increased by 48.9%.
Derivative Calls: Buy on ULTRACEMCO and M&M.