Data watch NSE 25585 – 20/01/2026

FIIs sold Nifty worth Rs. 486.54 cr and Rs. 265.60 cr in Bank Nifty.

1. FIIs’ net long position stands at 9.4 percent, unchanged.
2. PCR is at 0.73.
3. VIX is at 11.82.
4. FIIs sold Rs. 3,262.80 cr in the cash segment, Rs. 479.30 cr in index futures, and Rs. 1,746.60 cr in stock futures. DIIs bought Rs. 4,234.30 cr.
5. Open interest positions:
   A. FIIs bought 793 lots and created 3,515 lots of shorts.
   B. DIIs covered 16 lots on the long side and covered 84 lots of shorts.
   C. Clients bought 2,992 lots and covered 977 lots of shorts.
   D. Proprietary traders covered 2,474 lots on the long side and covered 1,159 lots of shorts.

Note: FIIs’ net long position remains unchanged at 9.4 percent. PCR at 0.73 and VIX at 11.82 suggest a two-sided market, indicating volatility in Nifty.

As per option data, maximum PE writers are positioned at 25,500, while maximum CE writers are at 25,700. The expected range for the day is 25,461–25,638.

Advance trades:

1. Sell Nifty on a break below 25,530 with SL: 25,586 and targets of 25,477–25,427–25,398.
2. Buy above 25,628 with SL: 25,585 and targets of 25,693–25,750.