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NIFTY 50

NSE: NIFTY · Lot size: 75 · Weekly Thursday expiry

OverviewOption ChainOI AnalysisMax Pain

NIFTY 50 Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹24,097.9Updated 27 Apr 2026, 10:00 am IST
PCR
0.75
Bearish signal
Max Pain
24,050
Spot above by 48
Total CE OI
230.27M
Call writers
Total PE OI
173.34M
Put writers
OI Buildup Signal
Neutral
Price movement < 0.3% threshold
Put-Call Ratio Gauge
0 — Bearish1.0 — Neutral2.0+ — Bullish
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OI Buildup Read

Neutral buildup prevails with spot unchanged and total open interest flat, signaling equilibrium between longs and shorts. Neither fresh positioning nor aggressive unwinding dominates, reflecting market indecision near current levels. The signal strength is weak, with no momentum shift visible in derivatives flows.

Put-Call Ratio Signal

PCR holds steady at 0.753, remaining below the 0.7 threshold that indicates bearish sentiment with contrarian implications. The unchanged ratio from the prior day confirms persistent put dominance but no accelerating fear.

Futures Confirmation

Futures open interest is zero with no change, failing to validate any directional commitment from leveraged players. Absence of futures participation dilutes the relevance of options buildup, suggesting limited conviction.

Bias for Tomorrow

Sideways bias with a minor bearish tilt; breakdown below ₹24075 invalidates neutral stance.

Data as of 2026-04-27

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIFTY 50 PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?▾
NIFTY 50's current PCR is 0.75. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. NIFTY 50's PCR of 0.75 indicates bearish sentiment.
What is NIFTY 50 OI buildup type today?▾
NIFTY 50 is currently showing neutral positioning with no significant directional bias. This is determined by comparing today's price change direction with the direction of total OI change — using the standard F&O buildup classification framework.
What is total CE and PE open interest for NIFTY 50?▾
NIFTY 50 has total CE (call) OI of 230267115 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 173341155 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.75.
How is open interest analysis useful for NIFTY 50 trading?▾
OI analysis for NIFTY 50 helps identify institutional positioning. High CE OI at a strike = call writers defending that level (resistance). High PE OI = put writers defending that level (support). The buildup type tells you whether smart money is building fresh positions (bullish/bearish) or exiting existing ones.
What is the max pain for NIFTY 50?▾
NIFTY 50's max pain is ₹24,050 — the strike price where option writers (sellers) collectively suffer the least financial loss at expiry. The current spot price vs max pain deviation guides near-term directional bias into expiry.