Nifty Monthly Expiry Today on September 30

Indian stock markets remain under pressure as the Nifty 50 and Sensex prepare for the September 30 monthly derivatives expiry. On Monday, September 29, both indices ended in negative territory, marking their seventh consecutive session of losses. This expiry is being closely tracked, with traders focusing on the 24,600–24,750 strike band for settlement.

Market Performance Ahead of Expiry

The Sensex closed at 80,364.94, down 62 points or 0.08%, while the Nifty 50 settled at 24,634.90, down 20 points or 0.08%. Over the last seven sessions, both indices have fallen more than 3% each. The broader markets showed mixed moves, with the BSE Midcap index rising 0.34% and the Smallcap index slipping 0.17%.

Significance Of Monthly Expiry

The Nifty expiry, held on the last Thursday of each month, is a crucial event for traders and investors. On this day, futures and options contracts for the current series expire, and market participants either square off or roll over their positions. Expiry sessions often bring high volumes, volatility, and short-term moves that set the tone for the next series.

Most Active Contracts on September 30

As of 11:06 AM IST, the Nifty 50’s most active contracts reflected strong positioning in the 24,600–24,750 range:

• Nifty 24,600 Put – 64.08 lakh contracts traded, OI at 3.05 lakh.
• Nifty 24,700 Call – 61.04 lakh contracts traded, OI at 4.63 lakh.
• Nifty 24,650 Put – 54.80 lakh contracts traded, value of ₹1,92,165 lakh.
• Nifty 24,700 Put – 51.81 lakh contracts traded, value of ₹2,59,917 lakh.
• Nifty 24,750 Call – 38.37 lakh contracts traded, OI at 2.64 lakh.

This concentration indicates that expiry action is clustered in this zone, making it the key settlement range.

What Investors Should Focus On

Expiry-driven volatility is short term in nature, usually led by heavyweight sectors such as banking, IT, and energy. Rollover percentages from September into October will provide insights into broader market sentiment for the coming month. While traders seek intraday opportunities, long-term investors are advised to focus on earnings, global cues, and macroeconomic fundamentals.

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Conclusion

The Nifty’s September expiry is expected to settle around the 24,600–24,750 band, shaping the tone for the October series. With volatility expected to remain high, traders will stay alert for sharp intraday moves, while investors with a longer horizon should continue focusing on fundamentals.

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