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% |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROMPTONCrompton Greaves Consumer Electricals Ltd. | 250.85 | -6.90% | +12.81% |
| BLUESTARCOBlue Star Ltd. | 1511.70 | -2.76% | +11.73% |
| LUPINLupin Ltd. | 2380.00 | -1.02% | +10.29% |
| GODREJCPGodrej Consumer Products Ltd. | 1043.40 | -3.34% | +7.38% |
| SWIGGYSwiggy Ltd. | 278.85 | -2.48% | +6.04% |
| TRENTTrent Ltd. | 3005.70 | -3.32% | +5.94% |
| ABCAPITALAditya Birla Capital Ltd. | 407.70 | -4.01% | +5.13% |
| GVT&DGE Vernova T&D India Ltd. | 4314.40 | -2.09% | +4.77% |
| IRFCIndian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. | 88.70 | -1.24% | +4.60% |
| BAJFINANCEBajaj Finance Ltd. | 1086.60 | -5.88% | +3.73% |
| IREDAIndian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. | 116.40 | -1.17% | +3.50% |
| LTFL&T Finance Ltd. | 307.75 | -3.57% | +3.46% |
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.