Open Interest · 2026-05-26
FINNIFTY Open Interest
Open Interest Stats
Showing results for FINNIFTY, 2026-05-26, calls & puts
Call Open Interest 4.4L
Put Open Interest 2.3L
OI Total 6.8L
Put-Call OI Ratio 0.53
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Showing results for FINNIFTY, 2026-05-26, calls & puts
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What is Open Interest?
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Open Interest is the total number of outstanding options contracts at each strike — contracts that have been opened but not yet closed or expired. Unlike vol…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does open interest tell you about FINNIFTY?
Open interest (OI) is the total number of outstanding option contracts that have not been settled. For FINNIFTY, high call OI at a strike signals resistance (sellers defending that level), while high put OI signals support (buyers protecting against downside). The current put-call ratio for FINNIFTY is 0.53, indicating a bullish market sentiment.
What is the put-call ratio (PCR) for FINNIFTY?
The current OI-based put-call ratio for FINNIFTY is 0.53. A PCR above 1.2 is generally considered bearish (more puts than calls), while below 0.8 is bullish (more calls than puts). Values between 0.8 and 1.2 indicate a balanced market. The current reading suggests bullish sentiment.
How do I use OI to find support and resistance for FINNIFTY?
Strike prices with the highest call open interest act as resistance — market makers are short calls there and will hedge by selling the stock as price approaches. Strike prices with the highest put OI act as support — market makers are short puts and buy stock to hedge. These levels are sometimes called the "max pain" point and OI walls. StrikeVue visualises all FINNIFTY OI levels on a single chart for easy identification.
How often is FINNIFTY open interest data updated?
FINNIFTY open interest data is refreshed every 5 minutes during India market hours on StrikeVue. All data is free with no login required.