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NMDC Limited

NSE: NMDCMetals & MiningLot size: 6750

NMDC Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

₹84.70Updated 4 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.52Bearish signal
Max Pain
₹86Spot below by ₹1
Total CE OI
73.43MCall writers
Total PE OI
38.46MPut 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 buildup is classified as neutral because both price and open‑interest (OI) for the spot contract are flat. With the spot trading at ₹84.7 unchanged and total call‑option OI steady at 7.34 crore contracts, there is no discernible tilt toward either long or short accumulation. The lack of movement in OI suggests that market participants are maintaining existing positions rather than initiating new directional bets. Consequently, the positioning remains balanced, reflecting an equilibrium between bullish and bearish sentiment for this expiry.

Put‑Call Ratio

The put‑call ratio (PCR) stands at 0.524, indicating that puts are roughly half the volume of calls. Yesterday’s PCR was 0.529, a marginal decline of 0.005 points, which signals a slight uptick in call‑side participation relative to puts. The ratio remains comfortably below the 1.0 threshold, implying a still‑moderately bullish tilt in option market sentiment.

Futures OI

Futures open‑interest for this expiry is unchanged at zero, with no net addition or reduction in contracts. A flat futures OI, combined with a neutral spot‑OI backdrop, reinforces the view that market makers and speculators are not adjusting their exposure, thereby preserving the existing risk profile.

Data Summary

The key metric for this expiry is a steady total call‑option open‑interest of 7.34 crore contracts, indicating no net shift in market positioning.

Data as of 2026-09-04

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NMDC Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
NMDC Limited's current PCR is 0.52. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. NMDC Limited's PCR of 0.52 indicates bearish sentiment.
What is NMDC Limited OI buildup type today?
NMDC 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 NMDC Limited?
NMDC Limited has total CE (call) OI of 73433250 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 38461500 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.52.
How is open interest analysis useful for NMDC Limited trading?
OI analysis for NMDC 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 NMDC Limited?
NMDC Limited's max pain is ₹86 — 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.