The Nifty August 2026 futures closed at 24,370, a premium of 82.35 points compared with the Nifty's closing at 24,287.65 in the cash market
(17:30, 17 Aug 2026)
In the cash market, the Nifty 50 index edged lower -78.35 points or 0.32% to 24,287.65.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, ticked up 0.18%.
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.