Crude eases, but Nifty stays pinned near 24,400
Gift Nifty is firmer, VIX is lower at 11.42, and options positioning still leans toward 24,400.
Why the tape looks like this
FII cash −₹1,003 cr vs DII +₹5,842 cr
Foreign selling met by domestic buying — net +₹4,839 cr on the session.
Options pin the tape at 24,400
PCR 0.78 (call-writer edge), spot 24,395.85. PCR has moved 0.74 → 0.78 since the open.
Aluminium, Copper & Zinc Products leads (+6.14%), Financial Technology (Fintech) lags
14 of 14 sector groups are positive — breadth backs the move.
Global Cues
Overnight contextIndia VIX 11.42
Options Board
EOD wrapPCR
0.74 → 0.78
call-writer edge
Max Pain
24,400
Spot
24,395.85
Open interest by strike
as of 15:44 ISTInstitutional Flows
Provisional · cash marketFII CASH
−₹1,003 cr
DII CASH
+₹5,842 cr
NET
+₹4,839 cr
domestic cushion held
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Since the openGeopolitical uncertainty, elevated crude keep Indian markets mixed; Sensex up, Nifty down
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