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Asian Paints Limited

NSE: ASIANPAINTConsumer DurablesLot size: 250

Asian Paints Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹2527.30Updated 4 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.64Bearish signal
Max Pain
₹2600Spot below by ₹73
Total CE OI
4.38MCall writers
Total PE OI
2.80MPut 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 Pattern

The current open‑interest (OI) profile shows a neutral buildup, meaning that price movement is flat while OI remains unchanged as of the close of the regular trading session. With the spot price stagnant at ₹2,527.3 and total OI steady at 4,381,750 contracts, neither long‑side accumulation nor short‑side accumulation is dominant, and this reflects no significant shift in participant sentiment. This equilibrium suggests that market participants are largely maintaining existing positions rather than adding new directional bets, which is typical when market participants await new information.

Put‑Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) stands at 0.639, reflecting a modest bias toward call buying relative to puts in the current weekly cycle. Compared with yesterday’s 0.653, the PCR has edged lower, indicating a slight increase in call demand or a reduction in put demand during the last trading session among institutional investors.

Futures OI

Futures open interest is unchanged at zero contracts for the day, implying no net addition or removal of futures positions across both index and stock‑specific contracts. The flat futures OI reinforces the broader neutral stance observed in the spot market, as traders are not expanding or unwinding their exposure for the upcoming expiry.

Data Summary

Overall, the total call OI of 2,799,000 contracts within a stable total OI of 4,381,750 underscores a balanced positioning environment for this expiry and risk management strategies.

Data as of 2026-09-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asian Paints Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
Asian Paints Limited's current PCR is 0.64. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. Asian Paints Limited's PCR of 0.64 indicates bearish sentiment.
What is Asian Paints Limited OI buildup type today?
Asian Paints Limited 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 Asian Paints Limited?
Asian Paints Limited has total CE (call) OI of 4381750 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 2799000 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.64.
How is open interest analysis useful for Asian Paints Limited trading?
OI analysis for Asian Paints Limited 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 Asian Paints Limited?
Asian Paints Limited's max pain is ₹2,600 — 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.