Indian Oil Corporation Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

OI Buildup Pattern

The spot price remains flat at ₹130.15 while total open interest is unchanged, indicating a neutral buildup for this expiry across the major contract series and shows no discernible momentum in either direction across market participants today. With neither price nor OI moving appreciably, neither long nor short participants are adding new positions, keeping the market's exposure level stable across market participants today. Consequently, the market exhibits a balanced stance, lacking a clear directional bias, and traders appear to be waiting for a catalyst across market participants today.

Put-Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio sits at 1.027, marginally above the breakeven level of one, suggesting a slight tilt toward put‑side activity, especially in near‑the‑money strikes across market participants today. Compared with yesterday’s 0.746, the ratio has risen, reflecting a modest increase in put demand relative to calls, as investors hedge against potential downside risk across market participants today.

Futures OI

Futures open interest registers zero change, confirming that speculative or hedging activity in the futures segment is stagnant, with no new contracts being added across market participants today. This static futures OI aligns with the overall neutral positioning observed in the cash‑settled options market, reinforcing the view of a balanced order flow across market participants today.

Data Summary

The key metric for this expiry is a total open interest of 2,51,69,625 contracts, unchanged from the prior day, highlighting the absence of fresh participation across market participants today.