Nifty futures on the NSE International Exchange traded 174 points, or 0.89 per cent, higher at 19,731.50, hinting at a positive start for the domestic market on Wednesday.
The short-term trend for Nifty is likely to remain choppy. The index may get support at 18,100 followed by 18,063 and 18,003. If the index advances, 18,221 will be the key resistance followed by 18,258 and 18,318
Based on the OI percentage, 61 stocks were on the short-covering list. These included Oracle Financial, Lupin, Pidilite Industries, Samvardhana Motherson International and Voltas.