National Aluminium Company Limited

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National Aluminium Company Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹374.10Updated 4 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.58Bearish signal
Max Pain
₹390Spot below by ₹16
Total CE OI
26.66MCall writers
Total PE OI
15.53MPut 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 expiry shows a neutral buildup, meaning that the combined price‑movement and open‑interest (OI) signal does not point to a clear accumulation of either long or short contracts. With the spot price unchanged at ₹374.1 and total OI flat at 2,66,64,375, the market is holding its existing positions without a discernible bias. This stability suggests that traders are neither aggressively adding to long positions nor intensifying short exposure for this expiry.

Put‑Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) stands at 0.582, modestly higher than yesterday’s 0.567. The rise in PCR indicates a slight tilt toward more put‑option activity relative to calls, though the ratio remains below 1, reflecting an overall bullish‑to‑neutral options sentiment.

Futures OI

Futures open interest for the current expiry registers at zero with no change from the prior day, implying that no new futures contracts have been initiated or unwound. The flat futures OI underscores a lack of directional thrust in the underlying futures market, reinforcing the neutral stance observed in the options segment.

Data Summary

The key takeaway for this expiry is a steady total OI of 2,66,64,375 combined with a neutral buildup and a PCR of 0.582, pointing to an equilibrium in market positioning.

Data as of 2026-09-04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Aluminium Company Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
National Aluminium Company Limited's current PCR is 0.58. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. National Aluminium Company Limited's PCR of 0.58 indicates bearish sentiment.
What is National Aluminium Company Limited OI buildup type today?
National Aluminium Company 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 National Aluminium Company Limited?
National Aluminium Company Limited has total CE (call) OI of 26664375 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 15528750 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.58.
How is open interest analysis useful for National Aluminium Company Limited trading?
OI analysis for National Aluminium Company 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 National Aluminium Company Limited?
National Aluminium Company Limited's max pain is ₹390 — 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.