Steel Authority of India Limited

NSE: SAILMetals & MiningLot size: 4700

Steel Authority of India Limited Option Chain Analysis

2026-09-292026-10-272026-11-23
Total CE OI
1.62 Cr
Total PE OI
1.83 Cr
PCR
1.13Neutral
CE OIChgVolIVLTPStrikeLTPIVVolChgPE OI
%147.5%05K
61K0%150%01.9 L
%152.5%014K
28K0%155%01.5 L
2.2 L0%160%08.5 L
9K0%162.5%
42K0%165%-9K8.3 L
5.3 L0%170%-42K32.9 L
%172.5%01.9 L
4.0 L0%175%013.2 L
00%177.5%02.9 L
9.8 L0%180%024.3 L
3.3 L0%182.5%08.6 L
16.4 L0%185%022.4 L
3.6 L0%187.5%05.6 L
25.6 L0%190ATM%020.5 L
3.1 L0%192.5%01.3 L
12.2 L0%195%014.3 L
3.6 L-9K%197.5%07.0 L
27.6 L-1.6 L%200%+24K4.8 L
1.7 L0%202.5%00
14.7 L0%205%02.6 L
00%207.5%00
18.5 L0%210%00
00%212.5%00
1.8 L0%215%00
00%217.5%00
7.0 L-5K%220%014K
00%225%00

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 options market shows a tight concentration of open interest (OI) around the ₹195‑₹200 band. The highest call OI sits at the ₹120 strike, which currently acts as a resistance level, while the largest put OI also clusters at the ₹120 strike, providing a support cushion. Implied‑volatility‑based pricing suggests an expected price range roughly between ₹155 and ₹240 for the September 29 expiry.

OI Buildup Activity

Fresh OI adds are evident on the put side, with the ₹200 strike absorbing an additional 18,800 contracts and the ₹195 strike gaining 4,700 contracts, indicating that market participants are strengthening downside exposure. No new significant builds appear on the call side, implying that sellers are not aggressively adding to bullish positions at this time. The accumulation of put OI near the spot level reflects a defensive stance by market makers aiming to hedge against potential downside moves.

Volatility Read

The at‑the‑money implied volatility stands at 27.93%, a level that aligns with the underlying’s recent price volatility. Skew is neutral, indicating no pronounced bias toward either calls or puts across the strike spectrum.

Key OI Levels

The strikes with the highest concentration of open interest are ₹120 for both calls (resistance) and puts (support).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest call OI strike for Steel Authority of India Limited today?
The strike with highest call (CE) open interest for Steel Authority of India Limited is ₹200 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 Steel Authority of India Limited today?
The strike with highest put (PE) open interest for Steel Authority of India Limited is ₹170 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 Steel Authority of India Limited options mean?
Open Interest (OI) buildup in Steel Authority of India Limited 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 Steel Authority of India Limited options expire?
Steel Authority of India Limited 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 Steel Authority of India Limited option chain?
The Steel Authority of India Limited 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.