GAIL (India) Limited

NSE: GAILOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsLot size: 3550

GAIL (India) Limited Option Chain Analysis

2026-09-292026-10-272026-11-23
Total CE OI
2.34 Cr
Total PE OI
1.68 Cr
PCR
0.72Bearish
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
50K0%145%07K
25K+4K%150%01.9 L
4K0%152.5%046K
36K0%155%+11K5.2 L
00%157.5%082K
2.0 L+4K%160%-2.0 L7.6 L
75K0%162.5%03.1 L
4.7 L0%165%+99K17.9 L
57K-39K%167.5%-7K6.0 L
13.2 L+1.5 L%170%-25K21.0 L
14.8 L+50K%172.5%+1.5 L14.0 L
53.1 L-1.8 L%175ATM%+99K22.3 L
20.2 L+1.5 L%177.5%+99K5.5 L
49.2 L+25K%180%015.1 L
8.1 L-1.0 L%182.5%-7K92K
15.4 L+46K%185%02.1 L
3.8 L-7K%187.5%082K
24.6 L+50K%190%+4K39.8 L
82K0%192.5%036K
4.2 L0%195%036K
12.9 L-4K%200%02.7 L
4.5 L-4K%205%011K

Bold CE OI = highest call writing (resistance). Bold PE OI = highest put writing (support). ATM = at-the-money.

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Key Strike Levels

The open‑interest (OI) clusters around the ₹170‑₹177.5 band suggest a tight market‑view range. The highest call OI sits at the ₹100 strike, acting as a resistance ceiling, while the largest put OI is anchored at the ₹100 strike, forming a support floor. Together they bracket the underlying spot of ₹173.4, indicating limited directional bias ahead of the 29‑Sep‑2026 expiry.

OI Buildup Activity

Fresh OI additions are evident at the ₹177.5 call (↑ +1, 49,100) and the ₹170 call (↑ +1, 45,550), pointing to new long‑call positioning near the upper band. On the put side, incremental OI appears at the ₹172.5 put (↑ +1, 52,650) and the ₹177.5 put (↑ +1, 02,950), reflecting additional short‑call hedge or speculative put interest. The ₹175 put also sees a rise (+95,850), reinforcing downside protection around the spot level.

Volatility Read

The at‑the‑money implied volatility stands at 17.58 %, modest for the sector and signaling a relatively calm pricing environment. The volatility skew is bearish, with out‑of‑the‑money puts priced higher than calls, implying market participants weigh downside risk more heavily.

Key OI Levels

The strongest concentrations are at the ₹100 call (resistance) and the ₹100 put (support).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest call OI strike for GAIL (India) Limited today?
The strike with highest call (CE) open interest for GAIL (India) Limited is ₹175 for the 2026-09-29 expiry. This acts as a key resistance level since call writers will defend this strike aggressively near expiry.
What is the highest put OI strike for GAIL (India) Limited today?
The strike with highest put (PE) open interest for GAIL (India) Limited is ₹190 for the 2026-09-29 expiry. This acts as a key support level — put writers will tend to defend this level near expiry.
What does OI buildup in GAIL (India) Limited options mean?
Open Interest (OI) buildup in GAIL (India) Limited options shows how many net new contracts are being created at each strike. Rising OI at a strike means fresh positions (writers or buyers). Rising OI with rising price = long buildup (bullish); rising OI with falling price = short buildup (bearish).
When does GAIL (India) Limited options expire?
GAIL (India) Limited options have their nearest expiry on 2026-09-29. NSE F&O stocks have monthly expiry contracts — typically the last Tuesday of each month. MarketNetra shows data for the nearest two expiries.
How to read GAIL (India) Limited option chain?
The GAIL (India) Limited option chain shows calls (CE) on the left and puts (PE) on the right for each strike price. Key columns: OI (total open contracts), OI Change (new positions today), Volume (today's trades), IV (implied volatility — higher = more uncertainty), and LTP (last traded price). The ATM (at-the-money) strike is highlighted in blue.