Hindustan Unilever

HINDUNILVR
2,148.00 INR ↑ 3.50 (+0.16%)
Last updated: 7/10/2026 · Market Closed
IV Skew · 2026-07-28

HINDUNILVR IV Skew

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Total OI 1.24Cr
Call OI 70.7L
Put OI 53.2L
OI PCR 0.75
Total Volume 68.2L
Call Volume 43.6L
Put Volume 24.6L
Volume PCR 0.56
ATM IV (nearest) 21.61%
ATM IV (30d) 21.61%
Max Pain 2200 2026-07-28 · 17d
Expected Move ±3.88% 2065 – 2231
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What is IV Skew?

How the market prices fear — and where it expects the risk to come from

IV Skew plots implied volatility across all strike prices. OTM puts typically carry higher IV than equivalent OTM calls — reflecting demand for downside prot…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IV skew for HINDUNILVR?
IV skew is the difference in implied volatility across strike prices for HINDUNILVR options on NSE. In most markets, OTM puts carry higher IV than OTM calls — this is called put skew, reflecting demand for downside protection. When OTM calls carry higher IV it is called call skew, often seen before earnings or in strongly bullish markets. The current HINDUNILVR ATM IV is 2161.0% with relatively flat skew.
What does a steep IV skew mean for HINDUNILVR options strategy?
A steep put skew for HINDUNILVR means OTM put options are expensive relative to calls — the market is pricing in tail-risk to the downside. This makes selling OTM puts relatively attractive (collect elevated premium) but buying put protection expensive. A steep call skew (unusual) signals bullish sentiment or an upcoming event. Traders use the IV skew to select strikes that offer the best premium relative to directional risk.
What is the current ATM IV for HINDUNILVR and how does it compare to its 30-day average?
HINDUNILVR's current nearest-expiry ATM implied volatility is 2161.0%, compared to the 30-day ATM IV of 2161.0%. The IV Rank of 0 out of 100 contextualises this reading against HINDUNILVR's own 52-week IV range — low, meaning options are cheap relative to their historical range.
How often is HINDUNILVR IV skew data updated on StrikeVue?
HINDUNILVR IV skew data — including call IV, put IV by strike, and ATM IV — is refreshed every 5 minutes during India market hours. StrikeVue is completely free and requires no login or broker account.