Futures turnover rises

Nifty February 2010 futures at premium

Nifty February 2010 futures were at 4,848, at a premium of 3.10 points as compared to the spot closing of 4,844.90. Turnover in NSE's futures & options (F&O) segment surged to Rs 92,723.13 crore from Rs 64,858.39 crore on Thursday, 18 February 2010.

The near-month February 2010 derivatives contracts will expire on Thursday, 25 February 2010, a day before the presentation of the Union Budget 2010-11 on Friday, 26 February 2010.

Bharat Heavy Electricals February 2010 futures were at premium at 2,370 compared to the spot closing of 2,365.

Larsen & Toubro February 2010 futures were at a slight discount at 1,475 compared to the spot closing of 1,476.

Suzlon Energy February 2010 futures were near spot price at 70.80 compared to the spot closing of 70.55.

In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty lost 42.85 points or 0.88% at 4,844.90.