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NSE & BSE Indices Futures and Options Open Interest Volume Analysis for 4/05/2026
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Today’s Open Interest Volume Analysis reveals a classic case of price up but participation down, which demands caution despite visible bullish undertones. While NIFTY, MIDCAP, and SENSEX futures are showing fresh long build-up, the sharp contraction in volumes (NIFTY -22.81%, MIDCPNIFTY -43.36%, SENSEX -25.87%) signals lack of conviction behind the move.
The divergence becomes sharper when we factor in premium erosion across all expiries, indicating that aggressive longs are not chasing prices — rather, positions are being built cautiously or via spreads.
On the options front, weekly PCR for NIFTY collapsing to 0.623 highlights a sudden shift towards call dominance, suggesting either overhead resistance formation near 24300–25000 or short-term exhaustion. Meanwhile, monthly PCR >1 (1.137) still supports a broader bullish bias, creating a timeframe conflict—a key insight from this Open Interest Volume Analysis.
BANKNIFTY stands out as a weak link: despite marginal price stability, futures data shows fresh short build-up in both May & June, combined with falling PCR (0.846), hinting at relative underperformance and possible drag on indices.
Overall, this Open Interest Volume Analysis suggests a fragile bullish structure—where upside exists, but is not backed by aggressive institutional participation, making the market vulnerable to sharp reversals near resistance zones.
NSE & BSE F&O Market Signals
NIFTY Future analysis
NIFTY Spot closed at: 24119.3 (0.507%)
Combined = May + June + July
Combined Fut Open Interest Change: 3.79%
Combined Fut Volume Change: -22.81%
Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
Rollover: 10% Previous 9%
NIFTY MAY Future closed at: 24206 (0.447%)
May Fut Premium 86.7 (Decreased by -13.95 points)
May Fut Open Interest Change: 3.03%
May Fut Volume Change: -22.87%
May Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
NIFTY JUNE Future closed at: 24312.8 (0.422%)
June Fut Premium 193.5 (Decreased by -19.55 points)
June Fut Open Interest Change: 12.17%
June Fut Volume Change: -8.93%
June Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
NIFTY Weekly Expiry (5/05/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 0.623 (Decreased from 0.872)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.107
Max Pain Level: 24100
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 25000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 23500
Highest CALL Addition: 24300
Highest PUT Addition: 23500
NIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 1.137 (Increased from 1.114)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.018
Max Pain Level: 24500
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 25000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 24000
Highest CALL Addition: 25000
Highest PUT Addition: 24300
BANKNIFTY Future Analysis
BANKNIFTY Spot closed at: 54878.5 (0.028%)
Combined = May + June + July
Combined Fut Open Interest Change: 4.76%
Combined Fut Volume Change: -6.02%
Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
Rollover: 10% Previous 10%
BANKNIFTY MAY Future closed at: 55153.8 (-0.075%)
May Fut Premium 275.3 (Decreased by -56.55 points)
May Fut Open Interest Change: 4.8%
May Fut Volume Change: -2.0%
May Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short
BANKNIFTY JUNE Future closed at: 55369.2 (-0.014%)
June Fut Premium 490.7 (Decreased by -22.75 points)
June Fut Open Interest Change: 2.72%
June Fut Volume Change: -40.42%
June Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short
BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 0.846 (Decreased from 0.876)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 0.750
Max Pain Level: 56100
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 60000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 60000
Highest CALL Addition: 60000
Highest PUT Addition: 55500
MIDCPNIFTY Future Analysis
MIDCPNIFTY Spot closed at: 13930.2 (0.754%)
Combined = May + June + July
Combined Fut Open Interest Change: 0.70%
Combined Fut Volume Change: -43.36%
Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
Rollover: 2% Previous 2%
MIDCPNIFTY MAY Future closed at: 13964.65 (0.612%)
May Fut Premium3 4.45 (Decreased by -19.2 points)
May Fut Open Interest Change: 0.63%
May Fut Volume Change: -44.22%
May Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
MIDCPNIFTY JUNE Future closed at: 14006.25 (0.518%)
June Fut Premium 76.05 (Decreased by -32.05 points)
June Fut Open Interest Change: 2.33%
June Fut Volume Change: -32.07%
June Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 1.135 (Increased from 1.025)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.002
Max Pain Level: 13975
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 15000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 13500
Highest CALL Addition: 15200
Highest PUT Addition: 13000
SENSEX Monthly Expiry (27/05/2026) Future
SENSEX Spot closed at: 77,269.40 (0.463%)
SENSEX Monthly Future closed at: 77,906.35 (0.309%)
Premium: 636.95 (Decreased by -116.1 points)
Open Interest Change: 8.54%
Volume Change: -25.87%
Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
SENSEX Weekly Expiry (7/05/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (OI): 0.708 (Decreased from 0.989)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.098
Max Pain Level: 77300
Maximum CALL OI: 80000
Maximum PUT OI: 74000
Highest CALL Addition: 80000
Highest PUT Addition: 74000
FII & DII Cash Market Activity
FIIs Net BUY: ₹ 2,835.62 Cr.
DIIs Net BUY: ₹ 4,764.16 Cr.
FII Derivatives Activity
| FII Trading Stats | 4.05.26 | 30.04.26 | 29.04.26 |
| FII Cash (Provisional Data) | 2,835.62 | -8,047.86 | -2,468.42 |
| Index Future Open Interest Long Ratio | 11.67% | 11.49% | 12.61% |
| Index Future Volume Long Ratio | 37.10% | 34.33% | 49.42% |
| Call Option Open Interest Long Ratio | 42.90% | 38.08% | 36.55% |
| Call Option Volume Long Ratio | 50.14% | 49.96% | 49.80% |
| Put Option Open Interest Long Ratio | 64.00% | 66.76% | 67.12% |
| Put Option Volume Long Ratio | 49.97% | 50.26% | 49.86% |
| Stock Future Open Interest Long Ratio | 55.53% | 55.51% | 55.73% |
| Stock Future Volume Long Ratio | 50.50% | 47.96% | 50.66% |
| Index Futures | Fresh Short | Fresh Short | Long Covering |
| Index Options | Fresh Long | Fresh Long | Fresh Short |
| Nifty Futures | Fresh Short | Fresh Short | Short Covering |
| Nifty Options | Fresh Long | Fresh Long | Fresh Short |
| BankNifty Futures | Short Covering | Fresh Short | Fresh Short |
| BankNifty Options | Fresh Short | Fresh Short | Fresh Long |
| FinNifty Futures | Short Covering | Fresh Short | Fresh Short |
| FinNifty Options | Fresh Long | Fresh Short | Fresh Long |
| MidcpNifty Futures | Fresh Long | Short Covering | Short Covering |
| MidcpNifty Options | Fresh Long | Fresh Long | Fresh Long |
| NiftyNxt50 Futures | Fresh Long | Fresh Short | Long Covering |
| NiftyNxt50 Options | Fresh Long | Long Covering | Long Covering |
| Stock Futures | Fresh Long | Long Covering | Fresh Long |
| Stock Options | Fresh Short | Fresh Short | Fresh Short |
Fresh Long: Net Buy with Increase in Open Interest
Fresh Short: Net Sell with Increase in Open Interest
Short Covering: Net Buy with Decrease in Open Interest
Long Covering: Net Sell with Decrease in Open Interest
NSE & BSE Option market Trends : Options Insights
SENSEX weekly Expiry (7/05/2026)
The SENSEX index closed at 77269.4. The SENSEX weekly expiry for MAY 07, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.708 against previous 0.989. The 80000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 78000CE and 82000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 80000CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 82000CE and 81000CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 76500CE, 77000CE, and 69000PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 77000PE option, followed by the 78000CE and 77500PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| SENSEX | Weekly | Expiry: | 07-05-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 77269.4 | 0.708 | 0.989 | 1.098 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 1,28,07,220 | 40,39,220 | 87,68,000 |
| PUT: | 90,63,040 | 39,95,200 | 50,67,840 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 80000 | 8,20,940 | 5,81,240 | 1,25,33,200 |
| 78000 | 7,82,060 | 4,31,520 | 1,48,87,840 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 80000 | 8,20,940 | 5,81,240 | 1,25,33,200 |
| 82000 | 7,72,800 | 5,22,280 | 57,37,700 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 76500 | 68,340 | -64,260 | 4,22,460 |
| 77000 | 5,21,380 | -39,980 | 52,06,960 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 78000 | 7,82,060 | 4,31,520 | 1,48,87,840 |
| 77500 | 4,24,760 | 2,12,920 | 1,30,89,840 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 74000 | 7,12,260 | 4,21,020 | 97,52,040 |
| 77000 | 6,34,280 | 1,75,680 | 1,86,88,760 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 74000 | 7,12,260 | 4,21,020 | 97,52,040 |
| 74500 | 4,47,320 | 3,59,040 | 72,24,700 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 69000 | 1,14,480 | -24,660 | 3,86,980 |
| 76400 | 75,520 | -15,880 | 38,31,180 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 77000 | 6,34,280 | 1,75,680 | 1,86,88,760 |
| 77500 | 2,78,140 | 2,02,160 | 1,35,35,760 |
NIFTY Weekly Expiry (5/05/2026)
The NIFTY index closed at 24119.3. The NIFTY weekly expiry for MAY 05, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.623 against previous 0.872. The 25000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 24500CE and 24300CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 24300CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 24500CE and 24200CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 26000CE, 22500PE, and 21500PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 24200CE option, followed by the 24000PE and 24100PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| NIFTY | Weekly | Expiry: | 05-05-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 24,119.30 | 0.623 | 0.872 | 1.107 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 18,69,31,615 | 11,38,22,995 | 7,31,08,620 |
| PUT: | 11,64,65,635 | 9,92,50,255 | 1,72,15,380 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 25,000 | 1,59,97,995 | 62,77,505 | 23,34,814 |
| 24,500 | 1,35,40,345 | 65,88,790 | 57,07,343 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,300 | 1,26,07,595 | 72,21,760 | 83,33,569 |
| 24,500 | 1,35,40,345 | 65,88,790 | 57,07,343 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 26,000 | 29,44,695 | -25,05,035 | 2,81,919 |
| 24,000 | 35,57,190 | -15,98,220 | 22,48,443 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,200 | 1,03,97,400 | 63,33,080 | 96,67,967 |
| 24,300 | 1,26,07,595 | 72,21,760 | 83,33,569 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 23,500 | 90,22,585 | 46,02,260 | 30,16,997 |
| 24,000 | 80,07,285 | 26,94,770 | 93,59,739 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 23,500 | 90,22,585 | 46,02,260 | 30,16,997 |
| 24,100 | 54,70,985 | 35,06,230 | 87,66,826 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 22,500 | 28,10,340 | -19,24,845 | 3,49,156 |
| 21,500 | 9,43,085 | -18,72,520 | 93,098 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 80,07,285 | 26,94,770 | 93,59,739 |
| 24,100 | 54,70,985 | 35,06,230 | 87,66,826 |
NIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026)
The NIFTY index closed at 24119.3. The NIFTY monthly expiry for MAY 26, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.137 against previous 1.114. The 25000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 24000PE and 26000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 24300PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 23000PE and 25000CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 24000CE, 22500PE, and 21500PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 25000CE option, followed by the 24000PE and 24500CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| NIFTY | Monthly | Expiry: | 26-05-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 24,119.30 | 1.137 | 1.114 | 1.018 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 3,83,22,895 | 3,66,11,965 | 17,10,930 |
| PUT: | 4,35,82,435 | 4,07,69,365 | 28,13,070 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 25,000 | 52,63,310 | 3,31,045 | 92,345 |
| 26,000 | 41,25,745 | 1,97,535 | 34,395 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 25,000 | 52,63,310 | 3,31,045 | 92,345 |
| 24,500 | 35,65,120 | 2,69,100 | 79,545 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 35,31,255 | -3,29,615 | 56,437 |
| 24,100 | 8,85,755 | -60,125 | 25,504 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 25,000 | 52,63,310 | 3,31,045 | 92,345 |
| 24,500 | 35,65,120 | 2,69,100 | 79,545 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 41,32,765 | 46,280 | 89,608 |
| 23,000 | 36,31,290 | 4,08,005 | 66,391 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,300 | 11,53,165 | 4,39,335 | 28,336 |
| 23,000 | 36,31,290 | 4,08,005 | 66,391 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 22,500 | 24,56,740 | -1,05,755 | 39,210 |
| 21,500 | 8,32,000 | -79,820 | 10,902 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 41,32,765 | 46,280 | 89,608 |
| 23,000 | 36,31,290 | 4,08,005 | 66,391 |
BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026)
The BANKNIFTY index closed at 54878.5. The BANKNIFTY monthly expiry for MAY 26, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.846 against previous 0.876. The 60000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 60000PE and 56000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 60000CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 55500CE and 57000CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 61000CE, 59000CE, and 60000PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 55000PE option, followed by the 57000CE and 55000CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| BANKNIFTY | Monthly | Expiry: | 26-05-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 54,878.50 | 0.846 | 0.876 | 0.750 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 1,24,46,190 | 1,12,76,790 | 11,69,400 |
| PUT: | 1,05,32,940 | 98,74,890 | 6,58,050 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 60,000 | 20,77,410 | 1,45,920 | 67,972 |
| 56,000 | 9,40,710 | 86,910 | 62,827 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 60,000 | 20,77,410 | 1,45,920 | 67,972 |
| 55,500 | 3,24,510 | 1,45,680 | 58,941 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 61,000 | 4,98,660 | -61,620 | 19,086 |
| 59,000 | 5,99,310 | -58,860 | 37,205 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 57,000 | 8,10,900 | 1,12,770 | 72,809 |
| 55,000 | 5,27,070 | 75,690 | 69,772 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 60,000 | 10,70,220 | -43,590 | 4,608 |
| 56,000 | 7,96,560 | 9,360 | 18,402 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 55,500 | 3,18,480 | 1,11,210 | 47,592 |
| 55,000 | 6,31,800 | 77,880 | 79,560 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 60,000 | 10,70,220 | -43,590 | 4,608 |
| 50,000 | 7,19,130 | -21,240 | 37,452 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 55,000 | 6,31,800 | 77,880 | 79,560 |
| 55,500 | 3,18,480 | 1,11,210 | 47,592 |
MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026)
The MIDCPNIFTY index closed at 13930.2. The MIDCPNIFTY monthly expiry for MAY 26, 2026, 2025 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.135 against previous 1.025. The 15000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 13500PE and 12500PE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 13000PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 15200CE and 12500PE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 75400PE, 75400PE, and 75400PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 14000CE option, followed by the 14000PE and 13000PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| MIDCPNIFTY | Monthly | Expiry: | 26-05-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 13,930.20 | 1.135 | 1.025 | 1.002 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 34,15,680 | 30,32,880 | 3,82,800 |
| PUT: | 38,76,600 | 31,10,040 | 7,66,560 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 15,000 | 5,35,680 | 27,240 | 4,442 |
| 14,000 | 4,62,360 | 34,080 | 10,148 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 15,200 | 1,39,200 | 1,33,560 | 1,966 |
| 14,500 | 4,47,120 | 69,960 | 6,001 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 13,800 | 1,16,520 | -53,280 | 3,197 |
| 13,700 | 33,000 | -6,120 | 213 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 14,000 | 4,62,360 | 34,080 | 10,148 |
| 13,900 | 1,43,640 | -1,920 | 6,349 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 13,500 | 5,15,520 | 70,320 | 4,195 |
| 12,500 | 5,10,840 | 1,10,040 | 4,994 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 13,000 | 4,97,040 | 1,52,400 | 7,121 |
| 12,500 | 5,10,840 | 1,10,040 | 4,994 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 13,800 | 1,64,520 | -19,680 | 3,783 |
| 12,000 | 3,33,000 | -9,720 | 2,639 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 14,000 | 4,07,760 | 35,880 | 7,723 |
| 13,000 | 4,97,040 | 1,52,400 | 7,121 |
Conclusion: What the NSE & BSE Indices Futures and Options Open Interest Volume Analysis Tells Us
This Open Interest Volume Analysis clearly indicates a “cautious bullish but structurally weak” market setup—fresh longs are present, but lack of volume confirmation and consistent premium unwinding suggests smart money is not fully committed.
Key risk trigger: NIFTY sustaining below 24100 (weekly max pain) can quickly shift sentiment bearish, especially with aggressive call writing at 24300–25000 acting as a supply zone.
BANKNIFTY’s fresh shorts and weak option structure remain a concern—any downside here can accelerate broader market correction despite NIFTY resilience.
The timeframe mismatch (weak weekly vs strong monthly PCR) indicates short-term volatility with positional support, making it a trader’s market rather than a trend-following one.
Actionable approach: Avoid chasing breakouts at higher levels; prefer buy-on-dips near strong supports (24100–24000) with strict risk management, and consider hedged strategies (like spreads) instead of naked longs.
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