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ITC Limited

NSE: ITCFast Moving Consumer GoodsLot size: 1725

ITC Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹259.50Updated 28 Oct 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.77Bearish signal
Max Pain
₹260Spot below by ₹1
Total CE OI
50.32MCall writers
Total PE OI
38.78MPut 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) profile shows a neutral buildup, with price unchanged at ₹259.5 and total OI flat, indicating that neither aggressive long nor short positioning dominates the market across major indices and sectoral indices, reflecting broad market equilibrium. Both the call and put sides retain their previous levels, resulting in a steady open‑interest landscape that suggests participants are holding existing positions rather than adding new speculative bets and no significant shift in volatility expectations today. Consequently, the market appears to be in a consolidation phase ahead of any catalyst that could shift sentiment toward directional bias as traders await upcoming earnings releases soon.

Put-Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) stands at 0.771, higher than yesterday’s 0.481, reflecting a modest increase in put relative to call activity, indicating cautious sentiment among investors. This shift suggests a slight tilt toward downside protection without a pronounced surge in bearish positioning but not enough to trigger panic.

Futures OI

Futures open‑interest registers zero change for the expiry, indicating that no net new contracts have been added or withdrawn, maintaining a balanced risk profile. Such a flat futures OI reinforces the view that market participants are maintaining their current exposure rather than rebalancing and suggests continued market patience.

Data Summary

Overall, the total OI of 5,03,16,525 and call OI of 3,87,81,450 remain unchanged, underscoring a stable positioning environment for this expiry.

Data as of 2026-10-28

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ITC Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
ITC Limited's current PCR is 0.77. 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 0.77 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 50316525 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 38781450 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.77.
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 ₹260 — 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.