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% |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANANDRATHIAnand Rathi Wealth Ltd. | 2104.30 | -1.69% | +137.86% |
| UJJIVANSFB | 62.27 | -3.82% | +40.33% |
| ITCITC Ltd. | 255.35 | -3.88% | +13.14% |
| ENRINSiemens Energy India Ltd. | 3187.90 | -5.13% | +10.05% |
| ZYDUSLIFEZydus Lifesciences Ltd. | 1119.60 | -3.19% | +7.21% |
| KAYNESKaynes Technology India Ltd. | 3189.60 | -4.07% | +7.04% |
| MANKINDMankind Pharma Ltd. | 2344.10 | -6.13% | +6.42% |
| FORCEMOTForce Motors Ltd. | 16692.00 | -1.64% | +6.12% |
| APOLLOHOSPApollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. | 7667.50 | -3.08% | +5.21% |
| MOTHERSONSamvardhana Motherson International Ltd. | 154.06 | -3.33% | +4.96% |
| RVNLRail Vikas Nigam Ltd. | 187.11 | -4.30% | +4.45% |
| ATHERENERGAther Energy Ltd. | 1387.70 | -3.38% | +3.84% |
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.