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HCL Technologies Limited

NSE: HCLTECH · Lot size: 350

OverviewOption ChainOI AnalysisFII / DIIMax Pain

HCL Technologies Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹1,443.9Updated 21 Apr 2026, 01:26 pm IST
PCR
0.91
Neutral
Max Pain
₹1,420
Spot above by ₹24
Total CE OI
8.00M
Call writers
Total PE OI
7.29M
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 flat and total OI unchanged, indicating balanced participation. Neither fresh longs nor aggressive shorts are entering, reflecting market indecision. Signal strength is low, suggesting consolidation ahead.

Put-Call Ratio Signal

PCR holds steady at 0.912, below the 1.0 threshold, signaling lack of put dominance and no contrarian bullish bias. The ratio is flat versus yesterday, confirming persistent neutral sentiment in options flow.

Futures Confirmation

Futures OI remains at zero with no open interest, failing to confirm any directional momentum from options activity. Absence of futures positioning underscores lack of institutional or arbitrage-led directional bets.

Bias for Tomorrow

Neutral bias with immediate invalidation below ₹1420 or above ₹1470.

Data as of 2026-04-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCL Technologies Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?▾
HCL Technologies Limited's current PCR is 0.91. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. HCL Technologies Limited's PCR of 0.91 indicates neutral sentiment.
What is HCL Technologies Limited OI buildup type today?▾
HCL Technologies 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 HCL Technologies Limited?▾
HCL Technologies Limited has total CE (call) OI of 7996450 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 7291550 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.91.
How is open interest analysis useful for HCL Technologies Limited trading?▾
OI analysis for HCL Technologies 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 HCL Technologies Limited?▾
HCL Technologies Limited's max pain is ₹1,420 — 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.