Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited

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Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited Option Chain Analysis

2026-11-232026-12-292027-01-25
Total CE OI
24.2 L
Total PE OI
17.2 L
PCR
0.71Bearish
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
00——%₹—2,500₹——%—+3K26K
4500——%₹—2,600₹——%—+8K50K
37K+1K——%₹—2,700₹——%—+4K54K
00——%₹—2,750₹——%—+4K10K
29K0——%₹—2,800₹——%—-5K1.4 L
00——%₹—2,850₹——%—-45023K
32K+2K——%₹—2,900₹——%—+4K1.2 L
7K0——%₹—2,950₹——%—+13K55K
1.4 L0——%₹—3,000₹——%—+3K3.3 L
90K-675——%₹—3,050₹——%—+12K59K
2.6 L-10K——%₹—3,100₹——%—+22K2.5 L
80K+4K——%₹—3,150₹——%—-3K88K
4.4 L+17K——%₹—3,200ATM₹——%—+6K2.8 L
93K+23K——%₹—3,250₹——%—-22513K
3.2 L+4K——%₹—3,300₹——%—+1K82K
49K+7K——%₹—3,350₹——%—+22511K
2.1 L+23K——%₹—3,400₹——%—+1K65K
35K+14K——%₹—3,450₹——%—-2252K
2.3 L+3K——%₹—3,500₹——%—+45036K
32K+9K——%₹—3,550₹——%—02K
1.1 L+5K——%₹—3,600₹——%—07K
22K+9K——%₹—3,650₹——%—00
55K+5K——%₹—3,700₹——%—011K
1.0 L+28K——%₹—3,800₹——%—02K
49K+10K——%₹—3,900₹——%—06K

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) picture shows a tight concentration around the 3,200–3,400 ₹ band, suggesting that market participants anticipate the underlying to trade within this corridor as expiry approaches. The highest call OI sits at the 1 500 ₹ strike, which historically acts as a resistance zone, while the largest put OI is also at the 1 500 ₹ strike, marking a supportive reference point. Consequently, the implied price range for the next 30 days is framed by the 3,200 ₹ and 3,400 ₹ levels, with the 1 500 ₹ strikes anchoring the extreme ends of the distribution.

OI Buildup Activity

Fresh OI accumulation is evident at the 3 800 ₹ call (3 800 ₹ + 28 125 contracts) and 3 400 ₹ call (3 400 ₹ + 22 950 contracts), indicating that writers are stacking positions near these upper strikes. On the put side, significant additions appear at 3 100 ₹ (3 100 ₹ + 22 275 contracts), 2 950 ₹ (2 950 ₹ + 12 825 contracts) and 3 050 ₹ (3 050 ₹ + 12 375 contracts), reflecting a parallel buildup of downside protection. The symmetric influx of OI on both sides points to a balanced hedging posture, with market makers likely preparing for potential directional moves while maintaining delta‑neutral exposure.

Volatility Read

The at‑the‑money implied volatility stands at 36.56 %, indicating a moderately elevated premium environment for the upcoming expiry. A bearish skew is present, meaning out‑of‑the‑money puts are priced higher relative to calls, which aligns with the observed put OI concentration.

Key OI Levels

The strikes with the highest concentration are 1 500 ₹ for both call and put open interest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest call OI strike for Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited today?
The strike with highest call (CE) open interest for Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited is ₹3,200 for the 2026-11-23 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 Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited today?
The strike with highest put (PE) open interest for Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited is ₹3,000 for the 2026-11-23 expiry. This acts as a key support level — put writers will tend to defend this level near expiry.
What does OI buildup in Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited options mean?
Open Interest (OI) buildup in Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited 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 Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited options expire?
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited options have their nearest expiry on 2026-11-23. 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 Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited option chain?
The Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited 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.