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HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited

NSE: HDFCLIFEFinancial ServicesLot size: 1100

HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹514.10Updated 28 Oct 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.72Bearish signal
Max Pain
₹525Spot below by ₹11
Total CE OI
9.42MCall writers
Total PE OI
6.83MPut 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 shows a neutral buildup, meaning price movement is flat while OI remains unchanged and reflects a cautious market sentiment among dealers. The total OI for calls stands at 9,421,500 and for puts at 6,827,700, confirming stability. This equilibrium suggests market participants are awaiting new information rather than reinforcing bullish or bearish bets for the current expiry.

Put‑Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) sits at 0.725, higher than yesterday’s 0.498, indicating a relative increase in put‑option demand. A PCR above 0.7 typically reflects modest bearish sentiment, though cautious ahead of earnings.

Futures OI

Futures open interest registers zero change for both long and short contracts, indicating that speculative positions in the index futures are flat. No new contracts have been opened, nor have any been closed, maintaining a flat net position.

Data Summary

Overall, the unchanged total OI combined with a rising PCR paints a picture of

Data as of 2026-10-28

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited's current PCR is 0.72. 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 Life Insurance Company Limited's PCR of 0.72 indicates bearish sentiment.
What is HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited OI buildup type today?
HDFC Life Insurance Company 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 Life Insurance Company Limited?
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited has total CE (call) OI of 9421500 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 6827700 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.72.
How is open interest analysis useful for HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited trading?
OI analysis for HDFC Life Insurance Company 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 Life Insurance Company Limited?
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited's max pain is ₹525 — 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.