F&O Expiry Triggers Market Volatility; Equities Maintain Upward Momentum

F&O Expiry Triggers Market Volatility; Equities Maintain Upward Bias

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F&O Expiry Triggers Market Volatility; Equities Maintain Upward Bias

Volatility Grips Dalal Street Amid F&O Expiry

It was a day of heightened volatility on Dalal Street as markets swung between gains and losses amid the monthly F&O expiry. The session reflected active unwinding of positions and rollover activity. Interestingly, the India VIX, widely known as the market's fear gauge, plunged over 8%, signaling a short-term easing in market risk sentiment and reduced hedging demand.

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Benchmarks Close in the Green

Despite intraday whipsaws, benchmark indices ended the day on a positive note.

  • The Sensex rose 320.70 points (or 0.39%) to close at 81,633.02

  • The Nifty50 gained 81.15 points (or 0.33%) to settle at 24,833.60

Sectoral Snapshot

On the sectoral front, it was a stellar day for metals, with the Nifty Metal index rallying 1.2%, topping the sectoral leaderboard. Close behind was Nifty Realty, up 1.14%. The Nifty IT and Pharma indices also saw strong buying interest, gaining 0.9% and 0.77%, respectively.

However, not all sectors shared the optimism:

  • Nifty PSU Bank declined 0.24% on profit booking

  • Nifty FMCG ended marginally lower, down 0.13%

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Broader Market Action

The broader markets outperformed the frontline indices, underscoring strong investor interest beyond the large caps.

  • Nifty Midcap index rose 0.48%

  • Nifty Smallcap index gained 0.39%

Stock Highlights

Among the Nifty constituents:

  • IndusInd Bank emerged as one of the top performers, jumping 2.47%

  • On the flip side, HDFC Life was the biggest laggard, declining 1.07%

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Published Date : 29 May 2025

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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