Data Watch — Nifty 26013 – 18/11/25

1. FIIs’ net long position is 11.99%
2. PCR is 1.13
3. VIX is 11.78 (-1.34%)
4. FIIs bought Rs. 442 cr in cash, bought Rs. 73 cr in index futures, and sold Rs. 924 cr in stock futures
   DIIs bought Rs. 1466 cr in cash
5. Open Interest Position:
   A. FIIs added 2287 long lots & 1953 short lots (+334)
   B. DIIs booked profit in 325 lots (-325)
   C. Retail clients bought 1044 lots & created 1165 shorts (-121)
   D. Pro booked profit in 1701 lots & created 1813 shorts (+112)

Note:

FIIs’ net long remains at 11.99%, and for a change, they added net longs today, though in small quantity. VIX and PCR remain at comfortable levels.

Despite heavy short positions built by FIIs throughout November, Pro + Retail have negated that with strong buying in index futures. If Nifty crosses and closes above 26130, short covering is likely.

Reasons for expected short covering:

1. FIIs hold large short positions from the 26170–25750 zone.
2. With Nifty at 26013, many shorts below 26000 are now trapped.
   A breakout and close above 26130 will trap 85–90% of shorts.
   Shorts between 25700–26000 may panic and start covering.

We are heading towards the all-time high of 26277, and even higher, unless any negative international development emerges.

The street is now waiting for the trade deal news — if it comes, 26450–26500 may come quickly.

Intraday Levels:

• Upside:
  If Nifty sustains above 26035, it will attempt 26067–26120.
  If it breaks 26935 (likely meant 25935? but keeping your value), it can be bought for 26120.
• Downside:
  Breakdown below 25963 may drag Nifty to 25912–25857.
• Buy Zone:
  Any dip towards 25880–25860 is a buying zone for 25963–26020.