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Sensex Weekly Expiry

 

Sensex Weekly Expiry: Market Trends and Key Insights – June 10, 2025

Introduction

The Sensex weekly expiry is a crucial event for traders and investors, influencing market sentiment and trading strategies. As of June 10, 2025, the BSE Sensex has shown resilience, closing at 82,445.21 on June 9, with a 0.31% gain. This blog provides an in-depth analysis of the market trends, key levels, and stocks under the F&O ban, ensuring you stay ahead in your trading decisions.

Market Overview

Sensex Performance

The Sensex has maintained a positive trajectory, supported by institutional flows and easing global uncertainties. The Nifty 50 also saw a 0.40% increase, closing at 25,103.20. Investors are closely monitoring inflation data from India and the US, which could impact monetary policy decisions.

Bank Nifty Trends

The Bank Nifty hit an all-time high of 57,049, reflecting strong banking sector performance. The index opened at 57,049, trading above its previous close of 56,578, and remained above key moving averages.

Stocks Under F&O Ban

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) has imposed a trading ban on four stocks due to exceeding 95% of the market-wide position limit (MWPL). These stocks remain available for trading in the cash market but are restricted in the F&O segment:

  1. Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd – Closed at ₹77.39, with a 0.51% decline.

  2. Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd – Gained 2.19%, closing at ₹551.75.

  3. Hindustan Copper Ltd – Rose 1.17%, ending at ₹258.95.

  4. Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd – Advanced 1.38%, settling at ₹953.75.

Key Technical Levels

Nifty 50

  • Resistance Levels: 25,124, 25,160, 25,209.

  • Support Levels: 25,083, 25,029, 24,962.

  • Relative Strength Index (RSI): 61.8, indicating a neutral trend.

Bank Nifty

  • Resistance Levels: 56,946, 57,049.

  • Support Levels: 56,792, 56,629, 56,457.

  • Moving Averages: Trading above 20/50/100/200-day EMAs.

Global Market Influence

The US-China trade talks resumed in London, impacting global market sentiment. Additionally, inflation reports from both countries could shape central bank policies, affecting investor confidence.

Trading Strategies for Weekly Expiry

Options Trading

  • Straddle Strategy: Ideal for high volatility scenarios.

  • Iron Condor: Suitable for range-bound markets.

  • Covered Calls: Effective for holding positions with limited downside risk.

Stock Selection

  • Focus on high liquidity stocks.

  • Monitor sector-specific trends.

  • Utilize technical indicators for entry and exit points.

Conclusion

The Sensex weekly expiry presents opportunities and challenges for traders. With strong institutional flows, global market developments, and technical indicators, investors can make informed decisions. Keeping an eye on inflation data, F&O bans, and key resistance levels will be crucial in navigating the market this week.

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