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HDFC Bank Limited

NSE: HDFCBANKFinancial ServicesLot size: 650

HDFC Bank Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹712.10Updated 4 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.53Bearish signal
Max Pain
₹730Spot below by ₹18
Total CE OI
151.71MCall writers
Total PE OI
79.91MPut 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) profile for the current expiry shows a neutral buildup, meaning that price action and OI have moved in opposite directions. The spot price of ₹712.1 is flat while the total OI is unchanged, implying that neither long‑side accumulation nor short‑side accumulation is dominant. Consequently, market participants appear to be holding existing positions rather than adding new directional bets.

Put‑Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) stands at 0.527, indicating that call contracts slightly outnumber puts, but the market remains relatively balanced. Compared with yesterday’s 0.512, the PCR has risen modestly, suggesting a marginal shift toward greater call activity.

Futures OI

Futures open interest registers a zero change for the day, reflecting a static level of interest in the underlying index futures. This flatness in futures OI corroborates the neutral stance observed in the options market, with no evident influx or withdrawal of speculative capital.

Data Summary

The primary signal for this expiry is a total call OI of 15,17,11,950 against put OI of 7,99,07,750, with a net PCR of 0.527 and unchanged overall OI, denoting a steady, balanced positioning environment.

Data as of 2026-09-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HDFC Bank Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
HDFC Bank Limited's current PCR is 0.53. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. HDFC Bank Limited's PCR of 0.53 indicates bearish sentiment.
What is HDFC Bank Limited OI buildup type today?
HDFC Bank 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 HDFC Bank Limited?
HDFC Bank Limited has total CE (call) OI of 151711950 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 79907750 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.53.
How is open interest analysis useful for HDFC Bank Limited trading?
OI analysis for HDFC Bank 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 HDFC Bank Limited?
HDFC Bank Limited's max pain is ₹730 — 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.