The Nifty August 2026 futures closed at 24,216.50, a premium of 61.60 points compared with the Nifty's closing at 24,154.90 in the cash market
(17:30, 18 Aug 2026)
In the cash market, the Nifty 50 index retreated -132.75 points or 0.55% to 24,154.90.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, inched higher 0.55%.
Vodafone Idea Ltd, Yes Bank Ltd and Vodafone Idea Ltd were the top-traded individual stock futures contracts in the F&O segment of the NSE.
The August 2026 F&O contracts will expire on 25 August 2026.