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LIC Housing Finance Limited

NSE: LICHSGFINFinancial ServicesLot size: 1000

LIC Housing Finance Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹562.05Updated 4 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
1.13Neutral
Max Pain
₹520Spot above by ₹42
Total CE OI
7.11MCall writers
Total PE OI
8.02MPut 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, with the underlying price unchanged at ₹562.05 and open‑interest (OI) flat at 71,08,000 contracts. Because both price and OI are stable, neither long‑side accumulation nor short‑side accumulation is evident; the market is essentially holding its existing positions. This pattern suggests that participants are waiting for a directional catalyst rather than adding to either side of the book. Consequently, the risk of a sudden unwind appears limited at the moment.

Put‑Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) stands at 1.128, marginally higher than yesterday’s 1.117, indicating a slight increase in put‑option activity relative to calls. The modest rise points to a marginally more bearish sentiment but remains close to the one‑to‑one equilibrium line.

Futures OI

Futures open‑interest registers a net zero change for the day, with no new contracts added or expired. The flat futures OI reinforces the picture of a market that is not aggressively repositioning its exposure for the upcoming settlement.

Data Summary

The key takeaway for this expiry is a static total OI of 71,08,000 contracts, confirming a neutral positioning environment with no significant buildup, unwinding, or covering activity.

Data as of 2026-09-04

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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 1.13. 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 1.13 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 7108000 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 8019000 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 1.13.
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 ₹520 — 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.