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% |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEIKEI Industries Ltd. | 4850.50 | -7.93% | +27.31% |
| POLYCABPolycab India Ltd. | 8369.50 | -5.70% | +21.14% |
| HAVELLSHavells India Ltd. | 1144.30 | -4.27% | +20.41% |
| ATHERENERGAther Energy Ltd. | 1593.40 | -2.60% | +17.22% |
| MARUTIMaruti Suzuki India Ltd. | 12722.00 | -1.02% | +5.43% |
| 360ONE360 ONE WAM Ltd. | 1141.40 | -1.48% | +4.53% |
| CUMMINSINDCummins India Ltd. | 5077.50 | -0.97% | +4.43% |
| MAHABANKBank of Maharashtra | 86.58 | -0.25% | +4.11% |
| SRFSRF Ltd. | 2558.70 | -2.54% | +3.74% |
| DIXONDixon Technologies (India) Ltd. | 14022.00 | -1.36% | +3.53% |
| ICICIGIICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. | 1521.10 | -0.22% | +3.18% |
| CDSLCentral Depository Services (India) Ltd. | 1399.10 | -0.31% | +3.12% |
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.