PCR by Strike · 2026-05-26
HDFCLIFE Put-Call Ratio by Strike
Total OI 3.32Cr
Call OI 2.12Cr
Put OI 1.20Cr
OI PCR 0.57
Total Volume 1.83Cr
Call Volume 1.20Cr
Put Volume 63.4L
Volume PCR 0.53
ATM IV (nearest) 23.32%
ATM IV (30d) 20.67%
Max Pain 600 2026-05-26 · 12d
Expected Move ±3.56% 583 – 626
Chart Guide
What is PCR by Strike?
Bulls vs bears at every individual price level
PCR by Strike shows the Put-Call Ratio at each individual strike price. A PCR above 1.0 means more put contracts than calls — bearish positioning. A PCR belo…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is put-call ratio (PCR) by strike for HDFCLIFE?
PCR by strike shows the ratio of put open interest to call open interest at each individual strike in the HDFCLIFE option chain. A PCR above 1 at a strike means more puts than calls are open there — indicating bearish hedging or directional bets. A PCR below 1 means more calls — indicating bullish positioning. Unlike the overall PCR of 0.57, the by-strike view reveals exactly where on the chain sentiment shifts from bullish to bearish.
What is the current put-call ratio for HDFCLIFE?
The overall OI-based put-call ratio for HDFCLIFE on NSE is currently 0.57, indicating bullish sentiment. A PCR above 1.2 is typically considered bearish (more put protection being bought), while below 0.8 is bullish (call buying dominates). The by-strike chart on StrikeVue breaks this down at every strike so you can see exactly where the sentiment is concentrated.
How do I use PCR by strike to trade HDFCLIFE options?
Look for strikes where the PCR is extremely high (heavy put concentration) — these often act as support zones as dealers who are short those puts buy the underlying to hedge. Strikes with very low PCR (heavy call concentration) often act as resistance. Combined with the OI walls chart, PCR by strike helps you identify the highest-conviction levels in the HDFCLIFE option chain and anticipate where price may stall or reverse.
How often is HDFCLIFE PCR by strike data updated on StrikeVue?
HDFCLIFE put-call ratio by strike is refreshed every 5 minutes during India market hours using live NSE open interest data. StrikeVue is completely free and requires no login or broker account.