The BSE Index alosed at 17362, down by 207 points, the index touched a high and a low of 17,658.34 and 17,331.23 respectively. While Nifty shut down at 5221 down by 68 points, The index touched high and low of 5,317.50 and 5,211.75 respectively.

Nifty November 2011 futures closed at 5,230.00 at a premium of 8.95 points over spot closing of 5,221.05, while Nifty December 2011 futures were at 5,259.55 at a premium of 38.50 points over spot closing. The near month November 2011 derivatives contract expires on Thursday, November 24, 2011. Nifty November futures saw addition of 1.80 million (mn) units or 6.60%, taking the total outstanding open interest (OI) to 29.19 mn units.

Among Nifty calls, 5300 SP from the November month expiry was the most active call with an addition of 1.30 million or 26.21%. Among Nifty puts, 5300 SP from the November month expiry was the most active put with an addition of 0.30 million or 8.38%. The maximum Call OI outstanding for Calls was at 5300 SP (6.25 mn) and that for Puts was at 5200 SP (3.93 mn).