F&O stocks where price is falling while open interest builds — fresh short positions, a bearish signal.
12 stocks · ranked by significance · click any symbol for the full smart-money deep dive.
| Stock | LTP | Price % | OI Δ% |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAM-INDIANippon Life India Asset Management Ltd. | 1072.60 | -0.32% | +44.69% |
| LTMLTM Ltd. | 4037.40 | -7.51% | +11.27% |
| WIPROWipro Ltd. | 183.68 | -6.12% | +10.51% |
| KFINTECHKfin Technologies Ltd. | 844.40 | -2.66% | +6.69% |
| TCSTata Consultancy Services Ltd. | 2240.00 | -8.87% | +6.51% |
| IRFCIndian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. | 95.65 | -0.77% | +4.57% |
| CGPOWERCG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd. | 915.35 | -0.06% | +4.30% |
| ASHOKLEYAshok Leyland Ltd. | 147.44 | -0.35% | +4.12% |
| HCLTECHHCL Technologies Ltd. | 1180.70 | -5.53% | +3.91% |
| VBLVarun Beverages Ltd. | 538.15 | -0.76% | +3.88% |
| KEIKEI Industries Ltd. | 5271.00 | -0.78% | +3.77% |
| GLENMARKGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. | 2195.10 | -0.46% | +3.71% |
A Short Buildup happens when a stock's price falls and its open interest rises. Falling price with rising OI means new short positions are being created — traders are betting on further downside and carrying those shorts overnight. It is the clearest bearish footprint in F&O data.
This screen lists every F&O stock classified as Short Buildup in the latest NSE session, ranked by the size of the open-interest change.
Strota classifies each F&O stock from the NSE F&O bhavcopy. Short Buildup = price down + OI up.
Stocks are ranked by absolute OI change percentage — the largest fresh short positioning sits at the top.
Short Buildup describes bearish positioning; it is not a recommendation to sell. Heavy short buildup can also set up a short-covering bounce later.
What does Short Buildup mean?
Short Buildup means a stock's price fell while its futures open interest rose in the same session. New open interest on a down move signals fresh short positions being added — a bearish signal.
How is the Short Buildup list calculated?
Strota classifies every F&O stock from the NSE F&O bhavcopy by comparing the day's price change with the day's open-interest change. Price down + OI up is tagged Short Buildup, then ranked by OI change.
Is heavy short buildup always bearish?
It reflects bearish positioning, but a stock with very heavy short buildup can later rally sharply if those shorts are forced to cover. It is positioning information, not buy/sell advice.
How often does the list update?
Every trading session once the NSE F&O bhavcopy is processed (around 6:30 PM IST), and live during market hours when a broker feed is connected.