Nifty August Futures Trade at 61.60 Point Premium

Nifty August 2026 futures concluded trading on Tuesday, closing at a premium of 61.60 points over its spot closing price.

The near-month derivatives contract settled at 24216.50 (LTP), while the spot market closed at 24154.90 (LTP).

Key Nifty Futures Data

• Nifty August 2026 futures (LTP): 24216.50
• Premium over spot: 61.60 points
• Nifty September 2026 futures (LTP): 24340.00
• September premium over spot: 185.10 points
• August futures open interest addition: 7,511 units
• Total outstanding open interest (Contracts): 2,03,987 units
• Near month contract expiry: August 25, 2026

The August futures contract experienced an addition of 7,511 units in its open interest, bringing the total outstanding contracts to 2,03,987 units.

This near-month derivatives contract is set to expire on August 25, 2026.

Beyond the benchmark index, several individual stock futures for August 2026 also saw notable activity and price differentials against their spot closings.

Individual Stock Futures Performance

• HDFC Bank: Traded at 723.60 (LTP), a 0.60-point premium over spot 723.00, with 33,496 contracts.
• Infosys: Closed at 1121.40 (LTP), reflecting a 6.40-point premium over spot 1115.00, with 19,431 contracts.
• Reliance Industries: Traded at 1319.60 (LTP), a 2.40-point discount compared to spot 1322.00, with 18,391 contracts.
• Bharti Airtel: Recorded 1942.30 (LTP), a 8.10-point premium over spot 1934.20, with 17,737 contracts.
• BSE: Settled at 3313.40 (LTP), showing a 5.40-point premium over spot 3308.00, with 16,877 contracts.

The trading session highlighted varied movements across the derivatives market, with Nifty August futures closing higher and several prominent stocks showing distinct premiums or discounts in their near-month contracts.