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ITC Limited

NSE: ITCFast Moving Consumer GoodsLot size: 1725

ITC Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹264.10Updated 4 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.55Bearish signal
Max Pain
₹270Spot below by ₹6
Total CE OI
101.61MCall writers
Total PE OI
56.13MPut 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 expiry shows a neutral buildup, meaning that the combined price and open‑interest (OI) movements do not point to a dominant long‑ or short‑side accumulation. Spot price is flat at ₹264.1 while total OI for the current expiry remains unchanged at 10,16,11,125 contracts, indicating that neither new longs nor shorts are actively positioning. Consequently, the market stance appears balanced, with participants likely awaiting a catalyst before committing additional capital.

Put‑Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) stands at 0.552, modestly higher than yesterday’s 0.549. This slight increase reflects a marginal shift toward more put‑option activity relative to calls, though the ratio remains well below 1, suggesting that call‑option demand still exceeds put demand.

Futures OI

Futures OI for this expiry is unchanged at zero, showing no net addition or reduction of futures contracts. The flat futures OI reinforces the neutral positioning observed in the options market, implying that market makers and speculators are not expanding or unwinding futures exposure at this stage.

Data Summary

The key data point for this expiry is a stationary total OI of 10,16,11,125 contracts, confirming a neutral buildup with no significant net positioning changes.

Data as of 2026-09-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ITC Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
ITC Limited's current PCR is 0.55. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. ITC Limited's PCR of 0.55 indicates bearish sentiment.
What is ITC Limited OI buildup type today?
ITC 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 ITC Limited?
ITC Limited has total CE (call) OI of 101611125 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 56128050 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.55.
How is open interest analysis useful for ITC Limited trading?
OI analysis for ITC 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 ITC Limited?
ITC Limited's max pain is ₹270 — 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.