ICICI Life Insurance Limited

NSE: ICICILIFEFinancial ServicesLot size: 925

ICICI Life Insurance Limited Option Chain Analysis

2026-11-232026-12-292027-01-25
Total CE OI
28.7 L
Total PE OI
19.7 L
PCR
0.69Bearish
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
9250——%₹—340₹——%—00
00——%₹—350₹——%—+3K31K
00——%₹—360₹——%—+6K19K
00——%₹—365₹——%—00
00——%₹—370₹——%—+60K67K
00——%₹—375₹——%—00
43K0——%₹—380₹——%—+40K2.8 L
00——%₹—385₹——%—013K
13K+13K——%₹—390₹——%—-18K26K
00——%₹—395₹——%—08K
62K+13K——%₹—400₹——%—+15K3.8 L
21K+4K——%₹—405₹——%—-92553K
2.4 L+1.4 L——%₹—410₹——%—+53K1.5 L
16K+15K——%₹—415₹——%—-9252.0 L
4.3 L-45K——%₹—420ATM₹——%—01.4 L
15K+2K——%₹—425₹——%—03K
4.1 L-76K——%₹—430₹——%—-92558K
61K+5K——%₹—435₹——%—00
3.8 L+6K——%₹—440₹——%—+2K1.3 L
23K0——%₹—445₹——%—04K
4.2 L-52K——%₹—450₹——%—01.1 L
2K0——%₹—455₹——%—04K
2.4 L-925——%₹—460₹——%—016K
26K0——%₹—465₹——%—0925
1.1 L-925——%₹—470₹——%—022K
3K0——%₹—475₹——%—02K
93K0——%₹—480₹——%—019K
9250——%₹—485₹——%—0925
3K0——%₹—490₹——%—011K
9250——%₹—495₹——%—00
1.4 L-6K——%₹—500₹——%—+2K89K
00——%₹—505₹——%—00
2K0——%₹—510₹——%—03K
76K-925——%₹—520₹——%—023K
48K0——%₹—530₹——%—01.2 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) picture shows a tight concentration around the ₹400‑₹410 band for calls and the ₹370‑₹410 band for puts. The largest call OI sits at the ₹200 strike, acting as a short‑term resistance, while the biggest put OI also rests at the ₹200 strike, offering a symmetrical support level. This clustering suggests that the market expects the underlying to trade within roughly ₹380 to ₹410 over the next month.

OI Buildup Activity

Fresh call OI accumulates sharply at the ₹410 strike (+1,40,600 contracts), followed by significant additions at ₹390 (+13,875) and ₹400 (+12,950). On the put side, the most notable builds occur at the ₹370 strike (+60,125), then at ₹410 (+52,725) and ₹380 (+38,850). The surge in OI at these strikes indicates that option writers are positioning for a range‑bound expiry, reinforcing the identified support‑resistance corridor. No anomalous spikes appear outside the core band, underscoring a consensus view among market participants.

Volatility Read

The at‑the‑money implied volatility stands at 28.26%, reflecting moderate pricing of forward uncertainty. The volatility skew is bearish, meaning out‑of‑the‑money puts are priced higher relative to calls, hinting that downside protection carries a premium.

Key OI Levels

The strikes with the highest OI concentration are the ₹200 call (resistance) and the ₹200 put (support).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest call OI strike for ICICI Life Insurance Limited today?
The strike with highest call (CE) open interest for ICICI Life Insurance Limited is ₹420 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 ICICI Life Insurance Limited today?
The strike with highest put (PE) open interest for ICICI Life Insurance Limited is ₹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 ICICI Life Insurance Limited options mean?
Open Interest (OI) buildup in ICICI Life Insurance 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 ICICI Life Insurance Limited options expire?
ICICI Life Insurance 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 ICICI Life Insurance Limited option chain?
The ICICI Life Insurance 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.