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LIC Housing Finance Limited

NSE: LICHSGFIN · Lot size: 1000

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LIC Housing Finance Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹564.1Updated 21 Apr 2026, 01:26 pm IST
PCR
1.06
Neutral
Max Pain
₹540
Spot above by ₹24
Total CE OI
6.27M
Call writers
Total PE OI
6.64M
Put 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 Read

Neutral buildup prevails with spot unchanged and total OI static at 1.29 crore contracts, indicating equilibrium between longs and shorts. Neither fresh longs nor aggressive shorts are entering, reflecting market indecision ahead of key levels. Signal strength is weak due to absence of price-OI momentum.

Put-Call Ratio Signal

PCR holds steady at 1.06, signaling a slightly elevated put dominance, typically interpreted as contrarian bullish sentiment. No shift from the prior day suggests sustained defensive positioning without intensification.

Futures Confirmation

Futures OI remains flat at zero net change, confirming absence of directional commitment from leveraged players. This non-participation fails to validate any emerging bias in the options segment.

Bias for Tomorrow

Neutral bias persists with invalidation at ₹555 (below could trigger short-term bearish acceleration).

Data as of 2026-04-21

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LIC Housing Finance Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?▾
LIC Housing Finance Limited's current PCR is 1.06. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. LIC Housing Finance Limited's PCR of 1.06 indicates neutral sentiment.
What is LIC Housing Finance Limited OI buildup type today?▾
LIC Housing Finance 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 LIC Housing Finance Limited?▾
LIC Housing Finance Limited has total CE (call) OI of 6268000 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 6641000 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 1.06.
How is open interest analysis useful for LIC Housing Finance Limited trading?▾
OI analysis for LIC Housing Finance 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 LIC Housing Finance Limited?▾
LIC Housing Finance Limited's max pain is ₹540 — 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.