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NSE & BSE Indices Futures and Options Open Interest Volume Analysis for 15/06/2026
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The Indian equity market started the new week on a strong footing, with NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY and SENSEX all ending in positive territory, but a deeper Open Interest Volume Analysis reveals that the rally was driven more by aggressive short covering than by broad-based fresh buying.
NIFTY futures witnessed a decline in combined open interest alongside lower volumes, indicating that bears were forced to unwind positions as prices moved higher.
However, the emergence of fresh long positions in the July futures series suggests that smart money is gradually shifting its bullish bets to the next expiry cycle.
While the headline indices appear strong, the sharp drop in weekly Put-Call Ratio from elevated levels indicates that traders have become more cautious after the recent rally.
The derivatives data currently points towards a “buy-on-dips” market structure, but participants should closely monitor whether fresh long additions continue to support higher levels or whether profit booking emerges near key resistance zones.
This detailed Open Interest Volume Analysis highlights a market that remains bullish, yet increasingly selective, as traders prepare for the upcoming weekly and monthly expiries.
NSE & BSE F&O Market Signals
NIFTY Future analysis
NIFTY Spot closed at: 23853.9 (0.978%)
Combined = June + July + August
Combined Fut Open Interest Change: -1.25%
Combined Fut Volume Change: -29.62%
Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering
Rollover: 12% Previous 12%
NIFTY JUNE Future closed at: 23916.6 (0.971%)
June Fut Premium 62.7 (Decreased by -1 points)
June Fut Open Interest Change: -2.10%
June Fut Volume Change: -34.51%
June Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering
NIFTY JULY Future closed at: 24009.9 (1.001%)
July Fut Premium 156 (Increased by 7 points)
July Fut Open Interest Change: 4.61%
July Fut Volume Change: 24.38%
July Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
NIFTY Weekly Expiry (16/06/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 0.946 (Decreased from 1.740)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.054
Max Pain Level: 23800
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 24000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 23500
Highest CALL Addition: 24000
Highest PUT Addition: 23800
NIFTY Monthly Expiry (30/06/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 1.085 (Decreased from 1.087)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.079
Max Pain Level: 24000
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 25000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 24000
Highest CALL Addition: 24500
Highest PUT Addition: 23300
BANKNIFTY Future Analysis
BANKNIFTY Spot closed at: 57198.8 (0.676%)
Combined = June + July + August
Combined Fut Open Interest Change: -3.23%
Combined Fut Volume Change: -25.29%
Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering
Rollover: 12% Previous 10%
BANKNIFTY JUNE Future closed at: 57257.2 (0.677%)
June Fut Premium 58.4 (Increased by 0.8 points)
June Fut Open Interest Change: -5.4%
June Fut Volume Change: -24.2%
June Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering
BANKNIFTY JULY Future closed at: 57600 (0.772%)
July Fut Premium 401.2 (Increased by 57 points)
July Fut Open Interest Change: 14.02%
July Fut Volume Change: -36.14%
July Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry (30/06/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 1.036 (Decreased from 1.096)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 0.935
Max Pain Level: 56000
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 60000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 54000
Highest CALL Addition: 57500
Highest PUT Addition: 57500
MIDCPNIFTY Future Analysis
MIDCPNIFTY Spot closed at: 14426.35 (1.269%)
Combined = June + July + August
Combined Fut Open Interest Change: 0.04%
Combined Fut Volume Change: -44.02%
Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
Rollover: 4% Previous 4%
MIDCPNIFTY JUNE Future closed at: 14482.75 (1.014%)
June Fut Premium 56.4 (Decreased by -35.4 points)
June Fut Open Interest Change: 0.02%
June Fut Volume Change: -48.51%
June Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long
MIDCPNIFTY JULY Future closed at: 14529.5 (1.121%)
July Fut Premium 103.15 (Decreased by -19.7 points)
July Fut Open Interest Change: -0.13%
July Fut Volume Change: 5.04%
July Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering
MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry (30/06/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 1.133 (Increased from 1.048)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.326
Max Pain Level: 14300
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 15000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 13500
Highest CALL Addition: 15500
Highest PUT Addition: 14500
SENSEX Monthly Expiry (25/06/2026) Future
SENSEX Spot closed at: 76,264.33 (0.975%)
SENSEX Monthly Future closed at: 76,411.25 (0.940%)
Premium: 146.92 (Decreased by -24.83 points)
Open Interest Change: -7.67%
Volume Change: -33.91%
Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering
SENSEX Weekly Expiry (18/06/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (OI): 1.010 (Decreased from 1.691)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.076
Max Pain Level: 76300
Maximum CALL OI: 80000
Maximum PUT OI: 74000
Highest CALL Addition: 76700
Highest PUT Addition: 76500
FII & DII Cash Market Activity
FIIs Net BUY: ₹ 200.05 Cr.
DIIs Net BUY: ₹ 3,189.26 Cr.
FII Derivatives Activity
| FII Trading Stats | 15.06.26 | 12.06.26 | 11.06.26 |
| FII Cash (Provisional Data) | 200.05 | -1,082.18 | -1,987.09 |
| Index Future Open Interest Long Ratio | 12.70% | 12.35% | 10.28% |
| Index Future Volume Long Ratio | 53.26% | 66.98% | 57.48% |
| Call Option Open Interest Long Ratio | 42.10% | 42.82% | 39.26% |
| Call Option Volume Long Ratio | 49.74% | 50.52% | 49.81% |
| Put Option Open Interest Long Ratio | 65.62% | 64.70% | 68.51% |
| Put Option Volume Long Ratio | 50.01% | 50.03% | 50.07% |
| Stock Future Open Interest Long Ratio | 55.28% | 55.25% | 54.83% |
| Stock Future Volume Long Ratio | 50.49% | 55.01% | 48.99% |
| Index Futures | Fresh Long | Short Covering | Short Covering |
| Index Options | Fresh Short | Fresh Long | Fresh Short |
| Nifty Futures | Fresh Long | Short Covering | Short Covering |
| Nifty Options | Fresh Short | Fresh Long | Fresh Short |
| BankNifty Futures | Long Covering | Fresh Long | Short Covering |
| BankNifty Options | Fresh Short | Fresh Long | Fresh Short |
| FinNifty Futures | Fresh Long | Fresh Long | Fresh Long |
| FinNifty Options | Fresh Short | Fresh Short | Long Covering |
| MidcpNifty Futures | Fresh Long | Fresh Short | Fresh Long |
| MidcpNifty Options | Fresh Short | Fresh Long | Long Covering |
| NiftyNxt50 Futures | Fresh Long | Fresh Short | Fresh Short |
| NiftyNxt50 Options | Fresh Long | Fresh Long | Fresh Long |
| Stock Futures | Fresh Long | Fresh Long | Fresh Short |
| Stock Options | Fresh Short | Fresh Long | Fresh Short |
NSE & BSE Option market Trends : Options Insights
SENSEX weekly Expiry (18/06/2026)
The SENSEX index closed at 76264.33. The SENSEX weekly expiry for JUNE 18, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.010 against previous 1.691. The 74000PE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 80000CE and 76500CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 76500PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 76700CE and 80000CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 72300PE, 71500PE, and 74800PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 76500PE option, followed by the 76500CE and 77000CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| SENSEX | Weekly | Expiry: | 18-06-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 76264.33 | 1.010 | 1.691 | 1.076 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 1,45,55,260 | 73,82,080 | 71,73,180 |
| PUT: | 1,47,07,200 | 1,24,82,240 | 22,24,960 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 80000 | 8,31,260 | 4,87,560 | 72,59,960 |
| 76500 | 7,41,940 | 4,48,940 | 1,84,67,260 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 76700 | 5,58,100 | 5,12,020 | 1,37,47,640 |
| 80000 | 8,31,260 | 4,87,560 | 72,59,960 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 75100 | 52,780 | -1,51,080 | 2,40,120 |
| 75500 | 1,30,900 | -1,34,440 | 7,35,660 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 76500 | 7,41,940 | 4,48,940 | 1,84,67,260 |
| 77000 | 7,41,760 | 4,07,020 | 1,76,27,860 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 74000 | 9,10,980 | 2,81,880 | 79,38,060 |
| 74500 | 7,35,320 | -1,11,780 | 88,59,740 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 76500 | 5,81,740 | 5,47,160 | 2,24,77,060 |
| 76400 | 3,57,420 | 3,53,340 | 1,12,01,880 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 72300 | 26,800 | -2,05,340 | 7,10,680 |
| 71500 | 2,45,660 | -1,55,420 | 31,61,240 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 76500 | 5,81,740 | 5,47,160 | 2,24,77,060 |
| 76000 | 3,50,600 | 2,27,200 | 1,40,00,320 |
NIFTY Weekly Expiry (16/06/2026)
The NIFTY index closed at 23853.9. The NIFTY weekly expiry for JUNE 16, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.946 against previous 1.740. The 24000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 24500CE and 25000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 24000CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 23800PE and 23950CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 22500PE, 22000PE, and 21200PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 24000CE option, followed by the 23900PE and 23900CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| NIFTY | Weekly | Expiry: | 16-06-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 23,853.90 | 0.946 | 1.740 | 1.054 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 17,68,27,560 | 11,44,89,895 | 6,23,37,665 |
| PUT: | 16,73,33,725 | 19,91,58,180 | -3,18,24,455 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 1,84,72,935 | 79,71,340 | 1,13,52,694 |
| 24,500 | 1,06,26,200 | 37,20,470 | 21,77,193 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 1,84,72,935 | 79,71,340 | 1,13,52,694 |
| 23,950 | 74,09,610 | 58,46,750 | 69,19,877 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 23,600 | 12,20,830 | -27,02,050 | 2,22,959 |
| 23,500 | 20,57,445 | -26,75,400 | 1,82,772 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 1,84,72,935 | 79,71,340 | 1,13,52,694 |
| 23,900 | 94,04,135 | 53,86,680 | 72,16,378 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 23,500 | 1,03,64,640 | 18,75,250 | 30,15,451 |
| 23,000 | 99,91,020 | -17,03,390 | 16,37,526 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 23,800 | 67,15,150 | 58,65,535 | 68,34,232 |
| 23,900 | 49,05,420 | 45,74,440 | 93,99,679 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 22,500 | 58,26,730 | -81,41,445 | 10,31,666 |
| 22,000 | 49,30,185 | -63,93,335 | 4,63,827 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 23,900 | 49,05,420 | 45,74,440 | 93,99,679 |
| 23,800 | 67,15,150 | 58,65,535 | 68,34,232 |
NIFTY Monthly Expiry (30/06/2026)
The NIFTY index closed at 23853.9. The NIFTY monthly expiry for JUNE 30, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.085 against previous 1.087. The 25000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 24000CE and 26000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 23300PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 24000PE and 24500CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 22500PE, 23000PE, and 23500CE options. Trading volume was highest in the 24000CE option, followed by the 24500CE and 23000PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| NIFTY | Monthly | Expiry: | 30-06-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 23,853.90 | 1.085 | 1.087 | 1.079 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 6,50,91,625 | 6,45,71,560 | 5,20,065 |
| PUT: | 7,06,15,155 | 7,01,94,320 | 4,20,835 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 25,000 | 85,90,525 | 1,74,470 | 1,15,926 |
| 24,000 | 76,33,885 | 36,585 | 2,08,785 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,500 | 52,35,425 | 5,90,135 | 1,67,833 |
| 24,600 | 10,76,075 | 4,07,615 | 44,041 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 23,500 | 38,46,635 | -5,95,335 | 34,572 |
| 23,600 | 13,74,555 | -4,33,160 | 18,810 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 76,33,885 | 36,585 | 2,08,785 |
| 24,500 | 52,35,425 | 5,90,135 | 1,67,833 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 52,85,515 | 6,58,900 | 1,23,500 |
| 23,500 | 51,33,375 | 3,32,605 | 1,13,719 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 23,300 | 28,42,710 | 15,48,820 | 83,371 |
| 24,000 | 52,85,515 | 6,58,900 | 1,23,500 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 22,500 | 21,94,140 | -12,45,660 | 78,961 |
| 23,000 | 48,96,460 | -11,34,670 | 1,38,825 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 23,000 | 48,96,460 | -11,34,670 | 1,38,825 |
| 24,000 | 52,85,515 | 6,58,900 | 1,23,500 |
BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry (30/06/2026)
The BANKNIFTY index closed at 57198.8. The BANKNIFTY monthly expiry for JUNE 30, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.036 against previous 1.096. The 60000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 54000PE and 55000PE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 57500CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 57500PE and 57400CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 56000CE, 50000PE, and 56500CE options. Trading volume was highest in the 60000CE option, followed by the 57500CE and 58000CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| BANKNIFTY | Monthly | Expiry: | 30-06-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 57,198.80 | 1.036 | 1.096 | 0.935 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 1,55,56,740 | 1,49,11,410 | 6,45,330 |
| PUT: | 1,61,19,660 | 1,63,45,380 | -2,25,720 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 60,000 | 17,63,670 | -28,290 | 1,48,168 |
| 54,000 | 9,20,370 | -22,350 | 1,762 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 57,500 | 6,77,190 | 2,90,730 | 1,43,850 |
| 57,400 | 2,25,930 | 1,86,600 | 67,530 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 56,000 | 7,90,290 | -2,43,840 | 19,484 |
| 56,500 | 2,50,590 | -1,30,260 | 17,247 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 60,000 | 17,63,670 | -28,290 | 1,48,168 |
| 57,500 | 6,77,190 | 2,90,730 | 1,43,850 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 54,000 | 13,68,720 | -35,400 | 54,725 |
| 55,000 | 9,32,430 | 17,190 | 52,818 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 57,500 | 3,67,410 | 2,28,570 | 1,02,857 |
| 57,000 | 5,59,710 | 1,53,180 | 82,758 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 50,000 | 6,03,660 | -1,55,610 | 28,831 |
| 51,500 | 2,42,700 | -1,03,470 | 21,776 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 57,500 | 3,67,410 | 2,28,570 | 1,02,857 |
| 57,000 | 5,59,710 | 1,53,180 | 82,758 |
MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry (30/06/2026)
The MIDCPNIFTY index closed at 14426.35. The MIDCPNIFTY monthly expiry for JUNE 30, 2026, 2025 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.133 against previous 1.048. The 15000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 13500PE and 13000PE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 14500PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 15500CE and 13500PE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 72000CE, 71000CE, and 70500PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 14500CE option, followed by the 14500PE and 14000PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| MIDCPNIFTY | Monthly | Expiry: | 30-06-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 14,426.35 | 1.133 | 1.048 | 1.326 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 59,09,040 | 59,96,520 | -87,480 |
| PUT: | 66,95,400 | 62,83,200 | 4,12,200 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 15,000 | 7,38,960 | -1,09,560 | 9,730 |
| 14,500 | 5,38,560 | 10,560 | 12,977 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 15,500 | 4,47,960 | 1,00,680 | 3,124 |
| 15,100 | 1,06,680 | 45,600 | 3,109 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 15,000 | 7,38,960 | -1,09,560 | 9,730 |
| 14,000 | 2,36,400 | -59,760 | 1,391 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 14,500 | 5,38,560 | 10,560 | 12,977 |
| 15,000 | 7,38,960 | -1,09,560 | 9,730 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 13,500 | 6,82,680 | 80,400 | 8,798 |
| 13,000 | 6,55,080 | -49,320 | 4,763 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 14,500 | 4,30,920 | 1,43,520 | 10,981 |
| 13,500 | 6,82,680 | 80,400 | 8,798 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 13,700 | 88,800 | -1,05,360 | 3,531 |
| 13,600 | 1,12,560 | -67,560 | 4,277 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 14,500 | 4,30,920 | 1,43,520 | 10,981 |
| 14,000 | 5,08,680 | -56,640 | 10,120 |
Conclusion: What the NSE & BSE Indices Futures and Options Open Interest Volume Analysis Tells Us
The overall derivatives setup remains constructive for the bulls, with all major indices showing evidence of short covering and selective fresh long accumulation, particularly in July series contracts.
The latest Open Interest Volume Analysis indicates that NIFTY’s immediate support zone has shifted higher towards 23800-23500, while 24000 remains the key resistance and option writers’ battleground for the weekly expiry.
BANKNIFTY continues to display strength through substantial fresh long additions in July futures, although the sharp call writing around 57500 suggests some near-term consolidation cannot be ruled out.
MIDCPNIFTY remains one of the strongest pockets of the market, supported by rising PCR and fresh bullish positioning, reflecting continued confidence in the broader market segment.
Across all indices, falling volatility, strong rollover trends, and continued migration of positions into July contracts suggest traders are positioning for a potentially higher trading range in the coming weeks.
From an actionable trading perspective, the derivatives data favours maintaining a positive bias while adopting a “buy-on-decline” approach rather than chasing rallies.
As long as key support levels remain intact and fresh long positions continue to replace exiting shorts, the broader trend is likely to remain upward, making this Open Interest Volume Analysis supportive of a cautiously bullish outlook for the near term.
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