A notable increase in futures open interest indicates a rise in the number of active, unexpired futures contracts in a security.
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Four NSE F&O stocks recorded an increase of more than 5% in futures open interest on September 17, indicating fresh position-building by traders. PB Fintech led with an 18.36% rise, followed by PNB Housing Finance, Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders and Ather Energy.
Five NSE F&O stocks recorded a rise of more than 5% in futures open interest on September 11. LIC Housing Finance led the list with a 20.39% increase, followed by PI Industries, Bank of Maharashtra, KEI Industries and Sagility.
Indian equities snapped a seven-session losing streak on Thursday, with the Sensex and Nifty closing sharply higher. Falling US bond yields, short-covering and improved sentiment supported the rebound, while broader markets also gained. Realty stocks led sectoral advances, whereas PSU banks lagged amid marginal weakness in select heavyweight stocks.
