Nifty April 2010 futures at premium

Turnover rises

Nifty April 2010 futures were at 5,277, at a premium of 16.60 points over spot closing of 5,260.40. Turnover in NSE's futures & options (F&O) segment surged to Rs 1,36,971.02 crore from Rs 1,18,690.10 crore on Tuesday, 23 March 2010.

The near-month March 2010 derivatives contracts expired today, 25 March 2010. Rollover in Nifty futures was 52% at the end of Tuesday's (23 March 2010)'s trade. Rollover in Mini Nifty futures was 44% while the market wide Rollover was 55%. Rollover was low in REC, Union Bank of India, GAIL India, Hindalco and Welspun Gujarat Stahl Rohren, till Tuesday. The stock market was closed on Wednesday for a public holiday.

Bharat Heavy Electricals April 2010 futures were at premium at 2388.10 compared to the spot closing of 2385.

Larsen & Toubro April 2010 futures were at premium at 1642.25 compared to the spot closing of 1634.10.

Suzlon Energy April 2010 futures were at a slight premium at 73.35 compared to the spot closing of 72.70.

In the cash market, the S&P CNX Nifty rose 35.10 points or 0.67% at 5,260.40.