HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited

NSE: HDFCLIFEFinancial ServicesLot size: 1100

HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited Option Chain Analysis

2026-09-292026-10-272026-11-23
Total CE OI
1.82 Cr
Total PE OI
1.30 Cr
PCR
0.71Bearish
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
00%440%00
00%450%034K
00%460%01K
00%470%03K
00%475%00
7K0%480%+1K41K
00%485%00
00%490%-4K75K
00%495%-2K13K
91K-9K%500%+24K5.5 L
00%505%+1K1.0 L
51K+6K%510%-17K24.7 L
6K0%515%-23K1.4 L
1.1 L+9K%520%-48K8.5 L
23K0%525%+1.3 L4.9 L
2.6 L-14K%530%+23K22.4 L
4.0 L+22K%535%+1.2 L5.9 L
6.2 L-3.6 L%540%+1.9 L8.9 L
7.8 L-79K%545%-80K5.9 L
31.7 L+4.7 L%550ATM%+50K12.0 L
4.2 L+48K%555%-23K3.1 L
14.6 L-2.5 L%560%+44K8.2 L
3.5 L-51K%565%+2K1.0 L
25.5 L-1.5 L%570%-18K4.4 L
7.2 L+23K%575%026K
7.7 L-79K%580%-3K2.9 L
3.8 L+48K%585%00
4.8 L+94K%590%01.0 L
1.4 L-1K%595%04K
18.3 L+1.9 L%600%02.8 L
9.6 L-19K%605%07K
16.2 L+12K%610%-1K6K
26K0%615%03K
2.4 L+23K%620%069K
19K+4K%630%023K
00%640%04K
6.8 L0%650%02.1 L

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 (OI) profile shows a tight concentration around the ₹540‑₹600 corridor, suggesting that market participants view this band as the primary trading range for the underlying. The highest call OI sits at the ₹600 strike, while the largest put OI is anchored at ₹540, establishing a clear resistance‑support framework. With spot at ₹546.4, the current price sits just above the put‑heavy support zone and well beneath the call‑heavy resistance zone, implying limited upside pressure in the immediate term.

OI Buildup Activity

During the latest session, fresh call OI accumulates at the ₹550, ₹590, and ₹600 strikes, adding 4 63,100, 95,700, and 1 91,400 contracts respectively, indicating that option writers are bolstering exposure near the upper bound of the range. On the put side, new OI is recorded at ₹525, ₹535, and ₹540 with additions of 1 34,200, 1 16,600, and 1 91,400 contracts, reflecting reinforcement of defensive positions near the lower bound. The symmetric influx of OI on both sides suggests that market makers are calibrating delta‑neutral portfolios rather than signalling directional bias.

Volatility Read

Implied volatility (IV) stands at 18.99%, modest for the sector and consistent with a relatively calm market environment. The volatility skew is bearish, indicating that out‑of‑the‑money calls are priced lower relative to puts, which typically points to a market expectation of limited upside momentum.

Key OI Levels

The peak concentrations are observed at the ₹600 call (260 OI) and the ₹540 put (260 OI).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest call OI strike for HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited today?
The strike with highest call (CE) open interest for HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited is ₹550 for the 2026-09-29 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 HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited today?
The strike with highest put (PE) open interest for HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited is ₹510 for the 2026-09-29 expiry. This acts as a key support level — put writers will tend to defend this level near expiry.
What does OI buildup in HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited options mean?
Open Interest (OI) buildup in HDFC Life Insurance Company 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 HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited options expire?
HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited options have their nearest expiry on 2026-09-29. 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 HDFC Life Insurance Company Limited option chain?
The HDFC Life Insurance Company 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.