NIFTY 50 Open Interest & PCR Analysis
₹23,997.55Updated 1 May 2026, 07:30 am IST
PCR
0.87
Neutral
Max Pain
₹24,050
Spot below by ₹52
Total CE OI
115.01M
Call writers
Total PE OI
99.95M
Put writers
OI Buildup Signal
Neutral
Price movement < 0.3% threshold
Put-Call Ratio Gauge
0 — Bearish1.0 — Neutral2.0+ — Bullish
Data as of 2026-05-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NIFTY 50 PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?▾
NIFTY 50's current PCR is 0.87. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. NIFTY 50's PCR of 0.87 indicates neutral sentiment.
What is NIFTY 50 OI buildup type today?▾
NIFTY 50 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 NIFTY 50?▾
NIFTY 50 has total CE (call) OI of 115005800 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 99949850 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.87.
How is open interest analysis useful for NIFTY 50 trading?▾
OI analysis for NIFTY 50 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 NIFTY 50?▾
NIFTY 50's max pain is ₹24,050 — 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.