Life Insurance Corporation Of India

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Life Insurance Corporation Of India Option Chain Analysis

2026-09-292026-10-272026-11-23
Total CE OI
1.64 Cr
Total PE OI
1.42 Cr
PCR
0.87Neutral
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
%330%03K
4K0%350%+4K1.1 L
4K0%355%056K
22K0%360%01.3 L
%365%03K
4K0%370%06.1 L
1K0%375%02.3 L
41K0%380%-22K12.2 L
00%385%+8K2.8 L
2.0 L-17K%390%-3K8.6 L
1K0%395%+1.7 L5.6 L
6.3 L+7K%400%-70K29.1 L
39K-10K%405%+56K6.7 L
9.3 L+1K%410%+56K15.8 L
6.8 L+11K%415%+78K8.2 L
35.4 L-71K%420ATM%+1.1 L19.6 L
10.3 L+1.7 L%425%+64K6.6 L
34.5 L-69K%430%+20K9.1 L
6.3 L-7K%435%060K
13.6 L+1.2 L%440%-1K1.4 L
3.3 L0%445%018K
16.2 L+55K%450%03.6 L
88K-3K%455%00
5.0 L+18K%460%013K
2.5 L+1K%470%027K
3.2 L0%480%01K
64K0%490%027K
6.6 L+8K%500%

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 open‑interest (OI) concentration clusters around the 415‑420 ₹ region for puts and the 425‑440 ₹ region for calls, framing a natural support‑resistance band. The highest put OI sits at 415 ₹, while the largest call OI rests at 425 ₹, indicating where market participants have staked the most capital. Given the spot price of 415.35 ₹, the implied price range for the next week lies roughly between 410 ₹ and 440 ₹.

OI Buildup Activity

Fresh OI accrues strongly at the 425 ₹ call (up +1,68,000 contracts) and the 440 ₹ call (up +1,21,800 contracts), signaling new long‑call positioning. On the put side, the 395 ₹ strike draws the largest addition (+1,68,000 contracts) followed by 420 ₹ (+1,12,000 contracts), reflecting fresh protective buying. The incremental OI numbers suggest that writers are concentrating around these strikes to hedge against potential moves beyond the established band.

Volatility Read

The at‑the‑money implied volatility stands at 20.87 %, modest for this sector and consistent with the neutral skew profile. The skew metric indicates balanced demand for calls versus puts across the examined strikes.

Key OI Levels

The highest call OI sits at 425 ₹, while the highest put OI is concentrated at 415 ₹.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest call OI strike for Life Insurance Corporation Of India today?
The strike with highest call (CE) open interest for Life Insurance Corporation Of India is ₹420 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 Life Insurance Corporation Of India today?
The strike with highest put (PE) open interest for Life Insurance Corporation Of India is ₹400 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 Life Insurance Corporation Of India options mean?
Open Interest (OI) buildup in Life Insurance Corporation Of India 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 Life Insurance Corporation Of India options expire?
Life Insurance Corporation Of India 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 Life Insurance Corporation Of India option chain?
The Life Insurance Corporation Of India 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.