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% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.