Hindustan Zinc Limited

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Hindustan Zinc Limited Option Chain Analysis

2026-11-232026-12-292027-01-25
Total CE OI
1.36 Cr
Total PE OI
85.4 L
PCR
0.63Bearish
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
00——%₹—420₹——%—+1K62K
00——%₹—430₹——%—+70K87K
00——%₹—440₹——%—-42K1.9 L
33K+7K——%₹—450₹——%—+49K2.7 L
23K+20K——%₹—460₹——%—-17K2.7 L
10K+2K——%₹—470₹——%—+54K2.2 L
1.1 L+48K——%₹—480₹——%—+1.9 L7.4 L
3.2 L+32K——%₹—490₹——%—+1.3 L6.8 L
22.9 L+59K——%₹—500ATM₹——%—+1.6 L21.1 L
6.3 L+2.4 L——%₹—510₹——%—+20K5.0 L
10.2 L+1.3 L——%₹—520₹——%—+59K4.3 L
7.2 L+96K——%₹—530₹——%—01.8 L
9.1 L+1.6 L——%₹—540₹——%—+27K4.3 L
20.8 L-36K——%₹—550₹——%—+12K14.6 L
11.0 L+66K——%₹—560₹——%—-16K2.3 L
3.6 L-23K——%₹—570₹——%—-1K80K
3.5 L+66K——%₹—580₹——%—-1K43K
2.5 L+67K——%₹—590₹——%—044K
29.8 L+39K——%₹—600₹——%—-4K3.4 L
31K+7K——%₹—610₹——%—09K
2.3 L-48K——%₹—620₹——%—01.3 L
17K-1K——%₹—630₹——%—04K
1.1 L-20K——%₹—640₹——%—+1K40K
65K-16K——%₹—660₹——%———
7K0——%₹—680₹——%———

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 clusters tightly around the ₹520‑₹540 call corridor and the ₹480‑₹500 put corridor, indicating a market‑defined range of roughly ₹480 to ₹540 for the underlying. The concentration of OI at the ₹520, ₹540 and ₹480 strikes suggests that traders view these levels as pivotal resistance and support zones. With spot trading at ₹506.8, the current price sits near the midpoint of this implied range, reinforcing the relevance of the surrounding strikes.

OI Buildup Activity

Fresh OI adds of 2,41,325 contracts at the ₹510 call, 1,56,800 at the ₹540 call and 1,29,850 at the ₹520 call reveal a significant influx of new writers on the upside side. On the downside, the puts at ₹480, ₹500 and ₹490 have accumulated 1,88,650, 1,64,150 and 1,34,750 contracts respectively, indicating aggressive positioning of sellers in the put segment. The symmetric magnitude of the buildup across calls and puts reflects a balanced but heightened hedging activity ahead of the November expiry.

Volatility Read

The at‑the‑money implied volatility stands at 28.38%, a level that is modestly elevated relative to recent historical norms. The skew is bearish, implying that out‑of‑the‑money calls are priced higher than comparable puts, and market participants are demanding premium protection on the upside.

Key OI Levels

The highest call OI concentration resides at the ₹520 strike (260 contracts), while the highest put OI concentration is at the ₹480 strike (260 contracts).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest call OI strike for Hindustan Zinc Limited today?
The strike with highest call (CE) open interest for Hindustan Zinc Limited is ₹600 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 Hindustan Zinc Limited today?
The strike with highest put (PE) open interest for Hindustan Zinc Limited is ₹500 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 Hindustan Zinc Limited options mean?
Open Interest (OI) buildup in Hindustan Zinc 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 Hindustan Zinc Limited options expire?
Hindustan Zinc 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 Hindustan Zinc Limited option chain?
The Hindustan Zinc 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.