HCL Technologies Limited

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HCL Technologies Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹1400.50Updated 28 Oct 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.86Neutral
Max Pain
₹1400Spot above by ₹1
Total CE OI
3.19MCall writers
Total PE OI
2.73MPut 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 open‑interest (OI) across the current expiry shows a neutral buildup, with price flat at ₹1,400.5 and total OI unchanged, indicating neither a decisive tilt toward long nor short side amid broader market uncertainty. Call OI stands at 27,33,600 while put OI reaches 31,89,600, a spread that reflects a modest preference for protective positions amid the flat price action. Because both price and total OI exhibit zero change, the market appears to be in a holding pattern, with existing participants maintaining current exposure rather than adding new directional bets as indicated by the stable OI trajectory.

Put-Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) sits at 0.857, indicating that for every 100 call contracts there are roughly 86 put contracts outstanding. This represents a notable decline from yesterday’s 1.342 level, suggesting a shift toward relatively more call‑side exposure in the underlying options market and may hint at rising bullish sentiment.

Futures OI

Futures open‑interest remains unchanged at zero, implying that no new speculative or hedging positions have been added in the derivative segment for this expiry for any market participant. The flat futures OI, together with a static spot price, underscores a market equilibrium where participants are neither expanding nor contracting their exposure.

Data Summary

Overall, the key OI figure for this expiry is a total of 31,89,600 put contracts versus 27,33,600 call contracts, reflecting the current neutral stance.

Data as of 2026-10-28

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HCL Technologies Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
HCL Technologies Limited's current PCR is 0.86. 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 0.86 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 3189600 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 2733600 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.86.
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 ₹1,400 — 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.