Short Buildup Stocks Today (NSE F&O)bearish
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% |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHPCNHPC Ltd. | 79.72 | -1.71% | +21.52% |
| MAZDOCKMazagoan Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. | 2346.20 | -0.18% | +11.51% |
| WAAREEENERWaaree Energies Ltd. | 2714.90 | -3.81% | +8.62% |
| OILOil India Ltd. | 444.85 | -1.51% | +6.80% |
| AMBERAmber Enterprises India Ltd. | 7617.50 | -3.19% | +6.65% |
| LTFL&T Finance Ltd. | 305.95 | -0.07% | +6.55% |
| CDSLCentral Depository Services (India) Ltd. | 1366.20 | -1.42% | +6.54% |
| TATAELXSITata Elxsi Ltd. | 3462.50 | -2.29% | +6.35% |
| IRFCIndian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. | 88.16 | -0.95% | +6.03% |
| DIXONDixon Technologies (India) Ltd. | 14025.00 | -3.76% | +5.09% |
| BAJAJ-AUTOBajaj Auto Ltd. | 10447.50 | -0.80% | +4.83% |
| FORCEMOTForce Motors Ltd. | 17625.00 | -1.76% | +4.27% |
How this screen works
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.
FAQ
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.