Punjab National Bank

NSE: PNBFinancial ServicesLot size: 8000

Punjab National Bank Option Chain Analysis

2026-09-292026-10-272026-11-23
Total CE OI
5.97 Cr
Total PE OI
4.49 Cr
PCR
0.75Bearish
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
16K0%98%00
2.5 L0%100%-8K14.7 L
%101%032K
8K0%102%032K
96K0%103%00
24K0%104%04.7 L
2.5 L-8K%105%-8K23.4 L
80K0%106%-40K1.5 L
24K0%107%-96K5.4 L
16K0%108%+16K35.4 L
56K0%109%+8K6.6 L
11.0 L+1.7 L%110%-1.6 L58.6 L
40K+8K%111%+96K9.7 L
5.6 L0%112%-64K18.8 L
8.7 L0%113%+80K18.2 L
9.0 L+8K%114%-32K19.6 L
44.2 L-1.4 L%115%-4.7 L67.6 L
32.9 L+32K%116%026.6 L
50.3 L+72K%117%+2.9 L32.5 L
51.6 L-2.4 L%118%+2.2 L27.5 L
25.8 L+2.6 L%119%+8K6.4 L
1.43 Cr+7.4 L%120ATM%-1.4 L38.8 L
10.6 L-1.2 L%121%010.6 L
15.8 L+24K%122%01.8 L
11.8 L0%123%01.6 L
10.4 L0%124%02.4 L
62.8 L-1.2 L%125%-8K5.8 L
4.6 L+32K%126%03.7 L
17.0 L+32K%127%024K
8.2 L-40K%128%072K
2.4 L-16K%129%
47.2 L+1.6 L%130%04.0 L
2.7 L0%132%01.0 L
12.4 L+24K%134%024K

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 open‑interest (OI) snapshot shows a clear concentration band between ₹110 and ₹120 on the call side, with the greatest resistance at ₹100 (2,48,000 contracts). On the put side, OI clusters around ₹115 (67,68,000 contracts), establishing a strong support zone near that level. This distribution implies an implied price corridor roughly spanning ₹110 to ₹120, with the market expecting the spot to oscillate within these bounds as expiry approaches on 29‑Sep‑2026.

OI Buildup Activity

During the latest trading session, fresh call OI adds materialise at ₹120 (+7,12,000 contracts) and ₹119 (+2,56,000 contracts), indicating that writers are adding exposure near the upper edge of the implied range. A modest increase at ₹110 (+1,60,000 contracts) suggests additional positioning at the lower call strike. On the put side, the most notable additions occur at ₹117 (+2,96,000 contracts) and ₹118 (+2,32,000 contracts), reflecting writers reinforcing the support region, while a smaller uptick at ₹111 (+96,000 contracts) adds depth to the downside hedge.

Volatility Read

The at‑the‑money implied volatility stands at 18.52 percent, signalling moderate forward‑looking uncertainty. The volatility skew is bearish, with out‑of‑the‑money puts priced higher than calls, reinforcing the market’s bias toward downside protection.

Key OI Levels

The highest call OI resides at ₹100 (2,48,000 contracts), and the highest put OI concentrates at ₹115 (67,68,000 contracts).

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 ₹120 for the 2026-09-29 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 ₹115 for the 2026-09-29 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 2026-09-29. 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.