The Nifty October 2026 futures closed at 22,700, a premium of 79.55 points compared with the Nifty's closing at 22,620.45 in the cash market
In the cash market, the Nifty 50 index fell 95.75 points or 0.42% to 22,620.45.
The NSE's India VIX, a gauge of the market's expectation of volatility over the near term, moved higher 0.58%.
Vodafone Idea Ltd, Yes Bank Ltd and Suzlon Energy Ltd were the top-traded individual stock futures contracts in the F&O segment of the NSE.
The October 2026 F&O contracts will expire on 27 October 2026.