Explore the Indian Stock Market’s dynamic trends on 8 January 2024. Dive into share prices, NIFTY, BANKNIFTY insights, and option chain data for informed investing decisions.
Introduction
As of the previous trading day on 5 January 2024, the Indian Stock Market was on a roller coaster ride, and investors were eagerly awaiting the opening bell on 8 January 2024. In this article, we delve into the market movements, share prices, and option chain data, focusing on key indices such as NIFTY and BANKNIFTY.
Indian Stock Market Overview on 8 January 2024
NSE NIFTY:
On 8 January 2024, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) NIFTY, serving as the main index, experienced an open price of 21747. Throughout the trading day, it saw fluctuations with a high of 21764, a low of 21492, and ultimately closed at 21513, reflecting a shift from the previous close of 21710. Notable gainers included ADANIPORTS, ONGC, and NTPC, while UPL, SBILIFE, and SBIN stood as the top losers.
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BANKNIFTY:
Simultaneously, BANKNIFTY exhibited its own set of dynamics. Opening at 48096, it reached a high of 48154, a low of 47387, and closed at 47450, deviating from the prior close of 48159. AUBANK emerged as a top gainer, while BANDHANBNK, BANKBARODA, and FEDERALBNK faced losses.
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Sectoral Indices and Top Performers/Losers
Other prominent indices like NIFTY NEXT 50, NIFTY AUTO, NIFTY MIDCAP 50, NIFTY FMCG, NIFTY IT, NIFTY METAL, NIFTY PHARMA, and NIFTY PSU BANK showcased their own set of winners and losers.
NIFTY Option Chain Data For 8 January 2024
The Option Chain data for NIFTY on 8 January 2024 provides valuable insights into trading sentiment. The top three open interest gainers for calls were 21600CE (63,45,450), 21700CE (43,05,200), and 21550CE (26,91,900). On the put side, 21700PE (-17,36,600), 21600PE (-11,84,450), and 21650PE (-8,99,700) led the way.
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BANKNIFTY Option Chain Data For 8 January 2024
Similarly, the BANKNIFTY Option Chain data revealed significant numbers. The top three open interest gainers for calls were 47800CE (23,82,450), 47500CE (22,35,795), and 47700CE (16,18,230). On the put side, 48000PE (-11,46,900), 48100PE (-6,26,025), and 48200PE (-5,11,650) held sway.