At Rs 152.20, the buying was done — not because demand dried up, but because the exchange wouldn't let the stock go any higher. Gem Aromatics Ltd locked at its upper circuit of 5% on 2 Apr 2026, with buyers queuing and no sellers willing to part with shares.

Vishal Mega Mart Ltd (VMM) has witnessed a notable 10.66% increase in open interest in its derivatives segment, rising from 1,229 to 1,360 contracts, even as the stock price declined by 3.23% on 2 April 2026. This divergence between rising open interest and falling price suggests a complex shift in market positioning, with investors potentially recalibrating directional bets amid subdued sector performance and broader market pressures.

At Rs 258.26, the buying was done — not because demand dried up, but because the exchange wouldn't let the stock go any higher. Bansal Wire Industries Ltd locked at its upper circuit of 10% on 2 Apr 2026, with buyers queuing and no sellers willing to part with shares.

Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd (NAM-INDIA) witnessed a significant 29.07% surge in open interest in its derivatives segment on 1 April 2026, signalling heightened market activity and shifting investor positioning despite the stock’s underperformance in a broadly declining sector.

Amber Enterprises India Ltd (AMBER), a small-cap player in the Electronics & Appliances sector, witnessed a significant 17.46% surge in open interest (OI) in its derivatives segment on 2 April 2026, even as the stock underperformed the sector and broader market indices. This sudden spike in OI, coupled with declining prices and volume patterns, signals a complex shift in market positioning and potential directional bets among traders.

Cochin Shipyard Ltd (COCHINSHIP) witnessed a significant 14.7% increase in open interest in its derivatives segment on 2 April 2026, signalling heightened market activity and shifting investor positioning. Despite this surge, the stock declined by 4.88% amid broader sector weakness, reflecting a complex interplay of bearish sentiment and speculative bets in the aerospace and defence mid-cap.

At Rs 5.80, the buying was done — not because demand dried up, but because the exchange wouldn't let the stock go any higher. Praxis Home Retail Ltd locked at its upper circuit of 4.88% on 2 Apr 2026, with buyers queuing and no sellers willing to part with shares.

At Rs 114.43, the buying was done — not because demand dried up, but because the exchange wouldn't allow the stock to rise further. Silver Touch Technologies Ltd locked at its upper circuit of 5% on 2 Apr 2026, with buyers queuing and no sellers willing to part with shares.

Page Industries Ltd (PAGEIND), a key player in the Garments & Apparels sector, has witnessed a notable surge in open interest (OI) in its derivatives segment, signalling increased market participation and potential directional bets. The stock outperformed its sector and broader indices, reflecting growing investor confidence amid evolving market dynamics.

At Rs 6.24, the buying was done — not because demand dried up, but because the exchange wouldn't let the stock go any higher. Lasa Supergenerics Ltd locked at its upper circuit of 4.87% on 2 Apr 2026, with buyers queuing and no sellers willing to part with shares.

Adani Power Ltd has witnessed a notable surge in open interest in its derivatives segment, signalling heightened market activity and shifting investor positioning. Despite a 3.69% decline in the stock price on 2 April 2026, the power sector heavyweight’s derivatives market reveals intriguing directional bets and volume patterns that merit close analysis.

At Rs 8.04, the buying was done — not because demand dried up, but because the exchange wouldn't let the stock go any higher. Sadbhav Engineering Ltd locked at its upper circuit of 4.96% on 2 Apr 2026, with buyers queuing and no sellers willing to part with shares.

At Rs 7.81, the buying was done — not because demand dried up, but because the exchange wouldn't let the stock go any higher. Future Market Networks Ltd locked at its upper circuit of 4.97% on 2 Apr 2026, with buyers queuing and no sellers willing to part with shares.

At Rs 8.55, JFL Life Sciences Ltd locked at its lower circuit on 2 Apr 2026, reflecting a 4.47% decline within a 5% price band. Sellers were lined up to exit, but no buyers emerged to absorb the supply, resulting in a frozen price and unfilled sell orders.

Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. (GODFRYPHLP) has witnessed a significant 20.43% increase in open interest (OI) in its derivatives segment, rising from 186 to 224 contracts. This surge comes despite the stock’s underperformance, closing 2.52% lower and hovering just 2.42% above its 52-week low, signalling a complex market positioning scenario for this FMCG mid-cap.

At Rs 381, sellers were still queuing — but there were no buyers willing to take the other side. Sejal Glass Ltd locked at its lower circuit of 5.0% on 2 Apr 2026, with unfilled sell orders and a frozen price.

At Rs 137.7, sellers were still queuing — but there were no buyers willing to take the other side. Trejhara Solutions Ltd locked at its lower circuit of 5% on 2 Apr 2026, with unfilled sell orders and a frozen price, signalling persistent selling pressure in a micro-cap stock.

At Rs 2.58, the buying was done — not because demand dried up, but because the exchange wouldn't let the stock go any higher. SVP Global Textiles Ltd locked at its upper circuit of 7.66% on 2 Apr 2026, with buyers queuing and no sellers willing to part with shares.

SRF Ltd., a mid-cap player in the Specialty Chemicals sector, witnessed a notable 10.23% increase in open interest in its derivatives segment on 2 April 2026, even as the stock price declined sharply by over 6% intraday. This divergence between rising open interest and falling prices signals a complex shift in market positioning, suggesting increased bearish bets and heightened volatility ahead.