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.

As of 2026-08-20 As of 2026-08-20, 12 NSE F&O stocks are showing a Short Buildup — price falling while open interest increases, which means traders are adding fresh short positions. This is the most bearish of the four OI-buildup classifications.

12 stocks · ranked by significance · click any symbol for the full smart-money deep dive.

StockLTPPrice %OI Δ%
GODFRYPHLPGodfrey Phillips India Ltd. 2100.10 -0.87% +18.78%
CAMSComputer Age Management Services Ltd. 751.45 -0.54% +9.03%
RECLTDREC Ltd. 328.45 -2.54% +6.60%
KEIKEI Industries Ltd. 5693.30 -0.24% +6.44%
PFCPower Finance Corporation Ltd. 364.85 -2.29% +5.44%
GVT&DGE Vernova T&D India Ltd. 4080.90 -0.58% +4.86%
VMMVishal Mega Mart Ltd. 103.10 -0.14% +4.40%
TATASTEELTata Steel Ltd. 183.63 -0.20% +3.72%
BIOCONBiocon Ltd. 413.10 -0.06% +3.57%
MOTHERSONSamvardhana Motherson International Ltd. 170.09 -0.44% +3.49%
INDIGOInterGlobe Aviation Ltd. 5162.50 -0.67% +2.72%
BHARATFORGBharat Forge Ltd. 2053.80 -0.43% +2.58%

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.

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