NTPC Limited

NSE: NTPC · Power · Lot size: 1500

NTPC Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

350.45Updated 22 Jul 2026, 03:30 pm IST
PCR
0.38
Bearish signal
Max Pain
350
Spot above by ₹0
Total CE OI
43.58M
Call writers
Total PE OI
16.43M
Put writers
OI Buildup Signal
Neutral
Price movement < 0.3% threshold
Put-Call Ratio Gauge
0 — Bearish1.0 — Neutral2.0+ — Bullish

Data as of 2026-07-22

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NTPC Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
NTPC Limited's current PCR is 0.38. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. NTPC Limited's PCR of 0.38 indicates bearish sentiment.
What is NTPC Limited OI buildup type today?
NTPC 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 NTPC Limited?
NTPC Limited has total CE (call) OI of 43575000 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 16426500 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.38.
How is open interest analysis useful for NTPC Limited trading?
OI analysis for NTPC 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 NTPC Limited?
NTPC Limited's max pain is ₹350 — 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.