Indian Oil Corporation Limited

NSE: IOCOil, Gas & Consumable FuelsLot size: 4875

Indian Oil Corporation Limited Option Chain Analysis

2026-09-292026-10-272026-11-23
Total CE OI
3.50 Cr
Total PE OI
2.96 Cr
PCR
0.85Neutral
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
00%115%05K
29K0%120%-20K11.7 L
5K0%122.5%-5K2.2 L
78K0%125%-1.6 L28.4 L
24K0%127.5%+59K8.0 L
6.4 L-54K%130%+5.0 L39.0 L
3.6 L-5K%132.5%-2.0 L13.5 L
32.3 L-34K%135%-1.4 L47.5 L
27.6 L-24K%137.5%-20K25.3 L
84.2 L-1.9 L%140ATM%+10K48.5 L
30.1 L+44K%142.5%08.2 L
56.0 L-5K%145%-63K15.1 L
8.8 L+78K%147.5%01.4 L
50.4 L+2.0 L%150%08.9 L
5.3 L+54K%152.5%044K
13.2 L+24K%155%-5K68K
%157.5%024K
20.3 L-34K%160%015.4 L
9.9 L0%165%021.8 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 combined open interest at the 100 strike for calls and puts creates a tight resistance at ₹100 on the call side and a matching support at the same level for puts. With the spot at ₹137.6, the 100 strike lies about 27 points below, indicating modest upside expectations over the next 25 days. Call OI clusters appear at ₹147.5, ₹150 and ₹152.5, while puts show strength at ₹127.5, ₹130 and ₹140, framing a 12‑20 point corridor of interest.

OI Buildup Activity

Fresh OI adds 2,04,750 contracts to the ₹150 call, raising its total to 150 and reinforcing the upper resistance, as market makers hedge their exposure. The ₹147.5 call gains 73,125 contracts and the ₹152.5 call adds 53,625, indicating incremental positioning near upside pivots. On the put side, the ₹130 strike absorbs 5,02,125 contracts, with ₹127.5 and ₹140 taking 53,625 and 4,875 contracts respectively, reflecting defensive accumulation at support.

Volatility Read

The at‑the‑money implied volatility stands at 17.26%, a level modestly above the historical average for this expiry, indicating measured expectation of price movement. Implied volatility skew is neutral, with call and put IVs aligned, which underscores the market’s balanced outlook without pronounced bias toward upside or downside, and no significant term structure divergence is observed.

Key OI Levels

The largest open interest concentration resides at the ₹100 strike for both calls (100 contracts) and puts (100 contracts), marking it as the pivotal resistance and support level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest call OI strike for Indian Oil Corporation Limited today?
The strike with highest call (CE) open interest for Indian Oil Corporation Limited is ₹140 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 Indian Oil Corporation Limited today?
The strike with highest put (PE) open interest for Indian Oil Corporation Limited is ₹140 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 Indian Oil Corporation Limited options mean?
Open Interest (OI) buildup in Indian Oil Corporation 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 Indian Oil Corporation Limited options expire?
Indian Oil Corporation 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 Indian Oil Corporation Limited option chain?
The Indian Oil Corporation 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.