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Record derivatives turnover at NSE

Our Bureau

MUMBAI, July 12

THE National Stock Exchange (NSE) today recorded the highest volume of turnover in the derivative segment since inception. The total value of the contracts traded at the NSE (Nifty futures, options and stock options put together) was Rs 128.15 crore.

Amongst these, the S&P CNX Nifty futures registered the highest volume of turnover at Rs 86.71 crore with 3,966 contracts being traded.

According to the exchange, the near month (contract expiring on July 26, 2001) futures contract witnessed a volume of 2,886 contracts with a value of about Rs 63 crore.

The S&P CNX Nifty options recorded 831 contracts with a notional value of Rs 18.04 crore. The most active S&P CNX Nifty options contract was near month at-the-money, 1,100 call option contracts with 187 contracts being traded with an average premium of R s 11.

Options on individual securities recorded 1,050 contracts with a notional value of Rs 23.40 crore. The near month, in-the-money, 170 call option on Satyam Computers was most actively traded today with 104 contracts being traded at an average premium of R s 20.

The next most active option on individual security contract was in L&T. The near month, in-the-money 220 call option on L&T traded 71 contracts at an average premium of Rs 10.