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Samvardhana Motherson International Limited

NSE: MOTHERSON · Lot size: 6150

Samvardhana Motherson International Limited Max Pain Analysis

125.27Updated 21 Apr 2026, 01:26 pm IST
Max Pain Strike
120
Writers' least-loss point
Spot vs Max Pain
+4.39%
Spot ₹125.27
Max Pain Shift
+0
vs yesterday
Days to Expiry
7
2026-04-28
2nd Lowest Pain Strike
119
1 from max pain

What is Max Pain?

Max Pain theory states the underlying gravitates toward the strike where option writers face minimum collective loss at expiry. For MOTHERSON, that strike is ₹120. Spot at ₹125.27 is 4.39% above max pain — possible downward gravitational pull into expiry.

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Max Pain Level

The max pain strike for MOTHERSON is ₹120, where option sellers face minimal total loss at expiry. This level often acts as a magnet in the final days, as writer positioning influences price movement.

Spot vs Max Pain Gap

The spot price at ₹125.27 is 4.39% above the max pain level, indicating a notable premium. This gap suggests potential downward pull toward ₹120 as expiry approaches.

Shift Signal

Max pain has stabilized with no shift from yesterday, signaling steady writer positioning around ₹120. The unchanged level reflects balanced near-term supply and demand in open options.

Expiry Bias

Drift toward ₹120 is expected in the next 7 days, supported by option structure and gamma effects. This tendency strengthens if spot enters the ₹119–120 range, particularly within 5 days of expiry.

Trader Note

With 7 days to expiry, premium decay strategies are premature; wait until ≤5 days remain for short premium setups near ₹120.

Data as of 2026-04-21

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Samvardhana Motherson International Limited max pain today?
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited's max pain strike is ₹120 for the 2026-04-28 expiry (7 days away). Spot is 4.4% above max pain.
How is max pain calculated for Samvardhana Motherson International Limited?
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited's max pain is calculated by taking every possible expiry price and computing the total ITM payout to all option buyers: sum of (CE OI × max(0, spot − strike)) + (PE OI × max(0, strike − spot)) for all strikes. The strike with the minimum total payout is the max pain — where option writers collectively lose the least.
Does max pain predict Samvardhana Motherson International Limited expiry price?
Max pain theory suggests the underlying tends to gravitate toward the max pain strike as expiry approaches, because option writers (who have the capital and hedging ability) can influence spot price. It's more reliable within 1 week of expiry and for liquid stocks like Samvardhana Motherson International Limited. It should be used with other signals, not in isolation.
What happened to Samvardhana Motherson International Limited max pain since yesterday?
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited's max pain is unchanged from the previous session. Max pain shifts indicate that option writers are adjusting their positions — a rising max pain is modestly bullish; falling is modestly bearish.
What is the next expiry for Samvardhana Motherson International Limited options?
Samvardhana Motherson International Limited's next options expiry is on 2026-04-28 — 7 days away. NSE F&O stocks have monthly expiry on the last Tuesday of each month. As expiry approaches, gamma risk increases and max pain becomes a stronger gravitational force.