SAIL shares surge 19% in two sessions driven by short squeeze.

SAIL shares surge 19% in two sessions driven by short squeeze. Steel Authority of India stock jumped to Rs 210 on BSE as heavily concentrated bearish positions in derivatives unwind rapidly. Analysts attribute the sharp rally to crowded short positions becoming vulnerable as prices rose. The stock had approached its Market Wide Position Limit, indicating concentrated futures and options exposure among limited traders. When SAIL rallied unexpectedly, short sellers faced forced liquidation after stop losses and margin calls triggered, creating a self-reinforcing buying cycle. This classic short squeeze reflects how leveraged traders positioned on the same bearish side simultaneously become compelled to rapidly cover positions, intensifying upward price movement in short timeframes.