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IDFC First Bank Limited

NSE: IDFCFIRSTBFinancial ServicesLot size: 9275

IDFC First Bank Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹86.71Updated 4 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.72Bearish signal
Max Pain
₹86Spot above by ₹1
Total CE OI
124.46MCall writers
Total PE OI
89.49MPut 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 current open‑interest (OI) for the nearest expiry shows a neutral buildup, as both the underlying price and total OI have remained flat at ₹86.71 with a 0 % change, indicating that neither long nor short participants are adding fresh positions. Since the price is unchanged while OI is stable, the market is in a state of equilibrium where existing contracts are being held rather than rolled or expanded, reflecting a pause in directional betting. This balance suggests that traders are awaiting a catalyst—such as earnings, macro data, or a shift in market sentiment—before committing additional capital to either side of the trade.

Put-Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) stands at 0.719, which is below the 1.0 neutral threshold and points to a modest dominance of call‑option buying over put‑option buying. Compared with yesterday’s PCR of 0.778, the ratio has moved lower, indicating a slight increase in call‑option demand relative to puts.

Futures OI

Futures open interest for this expiry registers zero change, meaning that the number of outstanding futures contracts remains unchanged from the prior trading session. A flat futures OI typically reflects that market participants are neither extending nor reducing their exposure, reinforcing the neutral stance observed in the options segment.

Data Summary

Overall, total open interest for the current expiry is 12,44,61,225, with calls at 8,94,85,200, indicating a base of contracts awaiting price movement.

Data as of 2026-09-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IDFC First Bank Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
IDFC First Bank 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. IDFC First Bank Limited's PCR of 0.72 indicates bearish sentiment.
What is IDFC First Bank Limited OI buildup type today?
IDFC First 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 IDFC First Bank Limited?
IDFC First Bank Limited has total CE (call) OI of 124461225 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 89485200 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.72.
How is open interest analysis useful for IDFC First Bank Limited trading?
OI analysis for IDFC First 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 IDFC First Bank Limited?
IDFC First Bank Limited's max pain is ₹86 — 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.