HCL Technologies Limited

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HCL Technologies Limited Option Chain Analysis

2026-11-232026-12-292027-01-25
Total CE OI
31.9 L
Total PE OI
27.4 L
PCR
0.86Neutral
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
00——%₹—960₹——%—+4002K
1K0——%₹—1,000₹——%—03K
1K0——%₹—1,040₹——%—035K
2K0——%₹—1,060₹——%—+9K9K
00——%₹—1,080₹——%—+5K8K
1K0——%₹—1,100₹——%—+22K76K
00——%₹—1,120₹——%—+4K17K
4000——%₹—1,140₹——%—+2K5K
4K0——%₹—1,160₹——%—+8K42K
1K0——%₹—1,180₹——%—+24K47K
68K+1K——%₹—1,200₹——%—+1.3 L3.5 L
9K-400——%₹—1,220₹——%—+22K62K
22K0——%₹—1,240₹——%—+5K1.1 L
16K+800——%₹—1,260₹——%—+8K1.1 L
10K0——%₹—1,280₹——%—+28K92K
2.0 L+400——%₹—1,300₹——%—+8K2.9 L
20K+800——%₹—1,320₹——%—+20K76K
71K+13K——%₹—1,340₹——%—+54K1.4 L
97K+32K——%₹—1,360₹——%—+40K1.8 L
1.5 L+42K——%₹—1,380₹——%—+1.4 L2.5 L
6.3 L+1.0 L——%₹—1,400ATM₹——%—-8K4.4 L
3.4 L+1.1 L——%₹—1,420₹——%—+17K2.1 L
2.8 L+64K——%₹—1,440₹——%—-19K66K
2.1 L+12K——%₹—1,460₹——%—-40030K
1.4 L+7K——%₹—1,480₹——%—026K
2.3 L-40K——%₹—1,500₹——%—-2K36K
1.3 L+22K——%₹—1,520₹——%—-40022K
80K+21K——%₹—1,540₹——%—00
1.1 L-55K——%₹—1,560₹——%—+1K4K
2.4 L+46K——%₹—1,600₹——%—03K
1.3 L+13K——%₹—1,640₹——%—0400

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 pool clusters around the 1,400‑1,420 call band and the 1,200‑1,380 put band, suggesting a market‑driven price corridor of roughly ₹1,200 to ₹1,420 for the next expiry and reflecting prevailing macro‑economic cues that influence investor sentiment across global markets. The 1,400 call strike hosts 1,00,400 contracts, while the 1,380 put strike accumulates 1,37,600 contracts, marking the core of directional bias. This concentration indicates that traders anticipate the underlying to oscillate within this range, treating the 1,200 put and 1,420 call as psychological support and resistance zones.

OI Buildup Activity

Fresh open interest adds spotlight the 1,420 call (+1,05,600), 1,400 call (+1,00,400) and 1,440 call (+64,400), reflecting aggressive speculation on upside moves. On the downside, the 1,380 put (+1,37,600), 1,200 put (+1,26,000) and 1,340 put (+54,000) record the largest inflows, indicating defensive positioning against lower breakthroughs despite recent earnings beat, the market remains cautious, seeking confirmation from price. The parity of additions on both sides points to a balanced hedging environment where writers are stacking risk at adjacent strikes, implying risk‑on environment for option writers.

Volatility Read

The at‑the‑money implied volatility stands at 25.81%, mirroring moderate market uncertainty ahead of the November expiry. The volatility skew remains neutral, showing no pronounced bias toward call or put premiums.

Key OI Levels

The highest call open interest resides at the 1,200 strike (1,000 contracts) and the highest put open interest at the 3,200 strike (1,000 contracts), highlighting interest across the OI spectrum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest call OI strike for HCL Technologies Limited today?
The strike with highest call (CE) open interest for HCL Technologies Limited is ₹1,400 for the 2026-11-23 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 HCL Technologies Limited today?
The strike with highest put (PE) open interest for HCL Technologies Limited is ₹1,400 for the 2026-11-23 expiry. This acts as a key support level — put writers will tend to defend this level near expiry.
What does OI buildup in HCL Technologies Limited options mean?
Open Interest (OI) buildup in HCL Technologies 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 HCL Technologies Limited options expire?
HCL Technologies Limited options have their nearest expiry on 2026-11-23. 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 HCL Technologies Limited option chain?
The HCL Technologies 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.