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Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 74.99 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,25,236.27 crore.

Overall volumes in futures & options currently stand at 74.99 lakh contracts with a turnover of Rs. 6,25,236.27 crore.

To diversify your investment portfolio, mutual funds are considered as one of the best option as it gives an opportunity  to invest in a distinct asset class and with an expert management at the same time. The investors with the high-risk appetite can go for equity mutual funds on the other hand investors with lower risk appetite can invest in the debt funds.

Going ahead, the level of 10,000 is a key support for the index. On the other hand, the immediate hurdle for the Nifty is placed around the level of 10,160, followed by 10,200. Stocks in the news: Capacite Infraprojects, IRB Infra, BGR Energy, Future retail and Prism Cement.

Indian stock markets are expected to extend their downward slide as leads from Asian peers are weak, following a sharp decline in the US stocks. The SGX Nifty is indicating that the Nifty could fall 27 points at the opening bell.