Nifty futures at a premium

Turnover rises ahead of expiry of August 2008 contracts

Nifty August 2008 futures were at 4352.75, at a premium of 15.25 points as compared to spot closing of 4337.50. NSE's futures & options (F&O) segment turnover was Rs 49,779.36 crore, which was higher than Rs 45,979.13 crore on Monday, 25 August 2008. The August 2008 derivatives will expire on Thursday, 28 August 2008.

Reliance Industries (RIL) August 2008 futures were at premium at 2188.90 compared to the spot closing of 2179.35.

Infosys Technologies August 2008 futures were at premium at 1704.95 compared to the spot closing of 1698.

Reliance Petroleum (RPL) August 2008 futures were at premium at 160.90 compared to the spot closing of 160.15.

In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty gained 2.15 points or 0.05% at 4337.50.