What is an Option Chain?

An option chain is a listing of all available call and put option contracts for a specific underlying asset (like NIFTY or BANK NIFTY), showing strike prices, open interest (OI), change in OI, implied volatility (IV), volume, and premiums for each expiry date.

How to read NIFTY Option Chain data?

In the option chain table, Call (CE) data is on the left and Put (PE) data is on the right. The strike price is in the center. High OI at a strike indicates strong support/resistance. The ATM (At-The-Money) strike is highlighted. Increasing call OI suggests resistance, while increasing put OI suggests support.

What is Put-Call Ratio (PCR) in option chain?

Put-Call Ratio (PCR) is calculated by dividing total put open interest by total call open interest. A PCR above 1.0 is considered bullish (more puts written = market support), while below 0.7 is bearish. PCR between 0.7-1.0 is neutral.

NSE Option Chain – Live

Total CE OI

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Total PE OI

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PCR (OI)

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Total Volume

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NIFTY Option Chain Live – Understanding OI & PCR

The option chain shows all available call (CE) and put (PE) contracts for an index, organized by strike price. Open Interest (OI) shows the total outstanding contracts — high OI at a strike acts as support or resistance. The Put-Call Ratio (PCR) above 1.0 indicates bullish sentiment, below 0.7 indicates bearish sentiment.

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