Punjab National Bank

NSE: PNBFinancial ServicesLot size: 8000

Punjab National Bank Option Chain Analysis

2026-11-232026-12-292027-01-25
Total CE OI
3.26 Cr
Total PE OI
2.44 Cr
PCR
0.75Bearish
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
16K+8K——%₹—92₹——%—+24K32K
00——%₹—94₹——%—00
00——%₹—96₹——%—02.4 L
8K0——%₹—98₹——%—08K
00——%₹—99₹——%—+24K24K
1.2 L0——%₹—100₹——%—06.8 L
00——%₹—101₹——%—00
00——%₹—102₹——%—00
00——%₹—103₹——%—00
16K0——%₹—104₹——%—+1.2 L1.2 L
40K0——%₹—105₹——%—+1.2 L4.6 L
8K0——%₹—106₹——%—00
2.0 L0——%₹—107₹——%—+9.8 L10.2 L
1.1 L+8K——%₹—108₹——%—+72K3.3 L
3.6 L0——%₹—109₹——%—+96K2.2 L
7.6 L+24K——%₹—110₹——%—+3.3 L22.2 L
1.3 L0——%₹—111₹——%—+2.2 L9.4 L
1.1 L0——%₹—112₹——%—+1.5 L5.0 L
8K0——%₹—113₹——%—+2.1 L3.8 L
64K+8K——%₹—114₹——%—+88K5.2 L
11.0 L-64K——%₹—115₹——%—+1.7 L20.6 L
88K0——%₹—116₹——%—+7.8 L11.6 L
2.6 L0——%₹—117₹——%—+64K6.4 L
2.4 L+40K——%₹—118₹——%—+96K19.1 L
1.8 L-64K——%₹—119₹——%—+1.0 L3.6 L
46.3 L+8.0 L——%₹—120ATM₹——%—+72K32.0 L
16.2 L+5.3 L——%₹—121₹——%—+3.0 L10.8 L
28.7 L+7.8 L——%₹—122₹——%—-1.3 L8.0 L
12.2 L+1.8 L——%₹—123₹——%—+1.3 L5.8 L
8.8 L+2.5 L——%₹—124₹——%—04.0 L
49.5 L+9.5 L——%₹—125₹——%—+32K18.2 L
13.0 L+32K——%₹—126₹——%—-88K4.2 L
4.0 L+48K——%₹—127₹——%—032K
4.6 L+1.0 L——%₹—128₹——%—056K
2.2 L+40K——%₹—129₹——%—00
49.0 L+88K——%₹—130₹——%—-2.6 L9.0 L
2.2 L+72K——%₹—131₹——%—04.4 L
6.1 L-8K——%₹—132₹——%—03.7 L
5.0 L+1.0 L——%₹—133₹——%—00
5.6 L-1.8 L——%₹—134₹——%—03.8 L
13.8 L+9.9 L——%₹—135₹——%—064K
3.1 L+56K——%₹—136₹——%—00
56K0——%₹—137₹——%—00
8K0——%₹—138₹——%—00
1.8 L+16K——%₹—139₹——%—00
15.0 L+3.4 L——%₹—140₹——%—080K

Bold CE OI = highest call writing (resistance). Bold PE OI = highest put writing (support). ATM = at-the-money.

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Key Strike Levels

The 120 strike hosts 100 k contracts of call open interest, forming a strong resistance zone around the current price of ₹120.31 today for traders monitoring the market closely. Conversely, the 100 strike carries 100 k put contracts, establishing a solid support level that aligns with the observed bearish skew. Implied volatility suggests an expected price corridor roughly between ₹100 and ₹135, echoing the concentration of open interest on both sides of the market.

OI Buildup Activity

New call open interest adds sharply at the 135 strike with a net increment of 9,92,000 contracts, indicating aggressive writing near the upper bound of the range as they hedge against potential upside moves. Similarly, the 125 and 120 strikes absorb fresh call builds of 9,52,000 and 8,08,000 respectively, reinforcing the resistance cluster between ₹120 and ₹135. On the put side, the 107 strike records an addition of 9,76,000 contracts, while 116 and 110 accrue 7,76,000 and 3,28,000 respectively, bolstering the support framework.

Volatility Read

The at‑the‑money implied volatility stands at 27.38%, reflecting moderate premium levels for the November 23 expiry. This level caps anticipated price swings today. Skew remains bearish, with puts priced higher than calls, consistent with the dominant put open interest at the 100 strike.

Key OI Levels

The largest open interest concentrations sit at 120 CE (100 k) and 100 PE (100 k).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest call OI strike for Punjab National Bank today?
The strike with highest call (CE) open interest for Punjab National Bank is ₹125 for the 2026-11-23 expiry. This acts as a key resistance level since call writers will defend this strike aggressively near expiry.
What is the highest put OI strike for Punjab National Bank today?
The strike with highest put (PE) open interest for Punjab National Bank is ₹120 for the 2026-11-23 expiry. This acts as a key support level — put writers will tend to defend this level near expiry.
What does OI buildup in Punjab National Bank options mean?
Open Interest (OI) buildup in Punjab National Bank options shows how many net new contracts are being created at each strike. Rising OI at a strike means fresh positions (writers or buyers). Rising OI with rising price = long buildup (bullish); rising OI with falling price = short buildup (bearish).
When does Punjab National Bank options expire?
Punjab National Bank options have their nearest expiry on 2026-11-23. NSE F&O stocks have monthly expiry contracts — typically the last Tuesday of each month. MarketNetra shows data for the nearest two expiries.
How to read Punjab National Bank option chain?
The Punjab National Bank option chain shows calls (CE) on the left and puts (PE) on the right for each strike price. Key columns: OI (total open contracts), OI Change (new positions today), Volume (today's trades), IV (implied volatility — higher = more uncertainty), and LTP (last traded price). The ATM (at-the-money) strike is highlighted in blue.