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PNB Housing Finance Limited

NSE: PNBHOUSING · Lot size: 650

PNB Housing Finance Limited Open Interest & PCR Analysis

988.2Updated 21 Apr 2026, 01:26 pm IST
PCR
0.81
Neutral
Max Pain
950
Spot above by ₹38
Total CE OI
8.03M
Call writers
Total PE OI
6.49M
Put 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 Read

Neutral buildup occurs as price remains flat and total open interest shows 0% change, indicating balanced participation. Neither bulls nor bears are accumulating positions aggressively, reflecting indecision. Signal strength is weak, with no fresh momentum favoring either side.

Put-Call Ratio Signal

PCR holds steady at 0.809, remaining below the 0.7 bearish contrarian threshold, suggesting persistent put dominance. No shift from the prior day reinforces ongoing defensive positioning without extreme sentiment.

Futures Confirmation

Futures open interest is 0, indicating no directional futures positioning to align with options activity. This absence negates confirmation of any emerging trend in the options landscape.

Bias for Tomorrow

Neutral bias prevails; invalidation at ₹975 (breakdown) or ₹1,005 (breakout).

Data as of 2026-04-21

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PNB Housing Finance Limited PCR (Put-Call Ratio) today?
PNB Housing Finance Limited's current PCR is 0.81. A PCR above 1.2 is considered bullish (more put writing = floor support); below 0.8 is bearish; 0.8–1.2 is neutral. PNB Housing Finance Limited's PCR of 0.81 indicates neutral sentiment.
What is PNB Housing Finance Limited OI buildup type today?
PNB Housing Finance 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 PNB Housing Finance Limited?
PNB Housing Finance Limited has total CE (call) OI of 8027500 contracts and total PE (put) OI of 6492850 contracts for the nearest expiry. The PCR is 0.81.
How is open interest analysis useful for PNB Housing Finance Limited trading?
OI analysis for PNB Housing Finance 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 PNB Housing Finance Limited?
PNB Housing Finance Limited's max pain is ₹950 — 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.