NSE & BSE Indices Futures and Options Open Interest Volume Analysis for 2/07/2026

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Open Interest Volume Analysis

Open Interest Volume Analysis for 2 July 2026 indicates that the broader market sentiment has improved after a strong round of short covering in index futures, but traders should avoid assuming that a fresh bullish trend has already been confirmed.

NIFTY witnessed aggressive short covering with a 3.05% decline in combined futures open interest while volumes rose 19%, showing that bears were forced to exit positions rather than fresh buyers driving the rally.

At the same time, August NIFTY Futures attracted fresh long positions, suggesting that institutional traders are gradually shifting bullish exposure to the next series instead of chasing the July contract.

Weekly option data has turned noticeably stronger as the Put-Call Ratio (OI) jumped to 1.335, while heavy put writing at 24100 and maximum put open interest at 24000 indicate that buyers are attempting to build a higher support zone.

Monthly option positioning also remains constructive with PCR improving to 1.119, although aggressive call writing at 25000 clearly signals that traders still expect significant resistance at higher levels.

BANKNIFTY presents a different picture. While July futures showed short covering due to expiry rollover, the massive build-up of fresh shorts in August Futures suggests institutions remain cautious about banking stocks despite Thursday’s recovery.

MIDCPNIFTY continues to display the strongest derivatives structure among major indices, with both July and August futures witnessing fresh long build-up alongside sharp increases in open interest and volume, reflecting sustained buying interest.

SENSEX derivatives also supported the positive undertone as falling open interest with rising volume indicates meaningful short covering, although the decline in futures premium suggests traders are still avoiding excessive optimism.

Overall, today’s Open Interest Volume Analysis reflects improving market sentiment driven primarily by unwinding of bearish positions, while fresh long addition is gradually shifting into the August series. The next few sessions will determine whether this transition develops into a sustainable bullish trend or remains a temporary relief rally.

NSE & BSE F&O Market Signals

NIFTY Future analysis

NIFTY Spot closed at: 24175.7 (0.708%)

Combined = July + August + September

Combined Fut Open Interest Change: -3.05%

Combined Fut Volume Change: 19.00%

Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering

Rollover: 9% Previous 8%

NIFTY JULY Future closed at: 24265 (0.716%)

July Fut Premium 89.3 (Increased by 2.55 points)

July Fut Open Interest Change: -3.74%

July Fut Volume Change: 17.85%

July Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering

NIFTY AUGUST Future closed at: 24354 (0.656%)

Aug Fut Premium 178.3 (Decreased by -11.15 points)

Aug Fut Open Interest Change: 3.01%

Aug Fut Volume Change: 38.37%

Aug Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long

NIFTY Weekly Expiry (07/07/2026) Option Analysis

Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 1.335 (Increased from 1.105)

Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 0.906

Max Pain Level: 24100

Maximum CALL Open Interest: 25000

Maximum PUT Open Interest: 24000

Highest CALL Addition: 24400

Highest PUT Addition: 24100

NIFTY Monthly Expiry (28/07/2026) Option Analysis

Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 1.119 (Increased from 1.103)

Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.088

Max Pain Level: 24200

Maximum CALL Open Interest: 25000

Maximum PUT Open Interest: 24000

Highest CALL Addition: 25000

Highest PUT Addition: 22500

BANKNIFTY Future Analysis

BANKNIFTY Spot closed at: 58031.65 (-0.002%)

Combined = July + August + September

Combined Fut Open Interest Change: -0.06%

Combined Fut Volume Change: -14.97%

Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Long Covering

Rollover: 92% Previous 7%

BANKNIFTY JULY Future closed at: 58649.6 (0.583%)

July Fut Premium 617.95 (Increased by 341.2 points)

July Fut Open Interest Change: -91.8%

July Fut Volume Change: -92.1%

July Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering

BANKNIFTY AUGUST Future closed at: 58350.6 (-0.437%)

Aug Fut Premium 318.95 (Decreased by -254.8 points)

Aug Fut Open Interest Change: 1182.18%

Aug Fut Volume Change: 1417.88%

Aug Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short

BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry  (28/07/2026) Option Analysis

Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 0.871 (Decreased from 0.911)

Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 0.956

Max Pain Level: 58100

Maximum CALL Open Interest: 60000

Maximum PUT Open Interest: 58000

Highest CALL Addition: 58100

Highest PUT Addition: 58400

MIDCPNIFTY Future Analysis

MIDCPNIFTY Spot closed at: 14573.3 (0.256%)

Combined = July + August + September

Combined Fut Open Interest Change: 17.54%

Combined Fut Volume Change: 155.26%

Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long

Rollover: 2% Previous 3%

MIDCPNIFTY JULY Future closed at: 14651 (0.313%)

July Fut Premium 77.7 (Increased by 8.5 points)

July Fut Open Interest Change: 17.79%

July Fut Volume Change: 160.89%

July Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long

MIDCPNIFTY AUGUST Future closed at: 14689.9 (0.329%)

Aug Fut Premium 116.6 (Increased by 10.9 points)

Aug Fut Open Interest Change: 8.16%

Aug Fut Volume Change: 16.00%

Aug Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long

MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry (28/07/2026) Option Analysis

Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 0.868 (Decreased from 0.921)

Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.005

Max Pain Level: 14500

Maximum CALL Open Interest: 14500

Maximum PUT Open Interest: 13500

Highest CALL Addition: 15600

Highest PUT Addition: 14600

SENSEX Monthly Expiry (30/07/2026) Future

SENSEX Spot closed at: 77,502.12 (0.753%)

SENSEX Monthly Future closed at: 77,906.20 (0.654%)

Premium: 404.08 (Decreased by -73.33 points)

Open Interest Change: -8.61%

Volume Change: 33.26%

Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering

SENSEX Weekly Expiry (9/07/2026) Option Analysis

Put-Call Ratio (OI): 1.149 (Increased from 1.001)

Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 0.945

Max Pain Level: 77500

Maximum CALL OI: 77500

Maximum PUT OI: 77000

Highest CALL Addition: 77500

Highest PUT Addition: 77500

FII & DII Cash Market Activity

FIIs Net SELL: ₹ 311.82 Cr.

DIIs Net BUY: ₹ 1,784.40 Cr.

FII Derivatives Activity

FII Trading Stats2.07.261.07.2630.06.26
FII Cash (Provisional Data)-311.82-1,140.50-2,556.75
    
Index Future Open Interest Long Ratio9.32%9.99%10.36%
Index Future Volume Long Ratio56.31%41.02%35.57%
Call Option Open Interest Long Ratio39.81%38.67%36.96%
Call Option Volume Long Ratio50.31%49.75%49.90%
Put Option Open Interest Long Ratio67.32%70.12%77.49%
Put Option Volume Long Ratio49.20%49.60%49.96%
Stock Future Open Interest Long Ratio53.78%53.53%53.66%
Stock Future Volume Long Ratio53.23%48.73%48.79%
    
Index FuturesShort CoveringFresh ShortLong Covering
Index OptionsFresh ShortFresh ShortLong Covering
    
Nifty FuturesShort CoveringFresh ShortLong Covering
Nifty OptionsFresh ShortFresh ShortShort Covering
    
BankNifty FuturesLong CoveringLong CoveringLong Covering
BankNifty OptionsFresh ShortFresh LongLong Covering
    
FinNifty FuturesFresh LongFresh LongLong Covering
FinNifty OptionsFresh ShortFresh LongLong Covering
    
MidcpNifty FuturesFresh ShortFresh LongLong Covering
MidcpNifty OptionsFresh ShortFresh LongLong Covering
    
NiftyNxt50 FuturesFresh ShortFresh ShortLong Covering
NiftyNxt50 OptionsFresh LongFresh LongLong Covering
    
Stock FuturesFresh LongFresh ShortLong Covering
Stock OptionsFresh LongFresh ShortLong Covering

SENSEX weekly Expiry (9/07/2026)

The SENSEX index closed at 77502.12. The SENSEX weekly expiry for JULY 9, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.149 against previous 1.001. The 77000PE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 77500PE and 77500CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 77500PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 77000PE and 77500CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 76800CE, 77100CE, and 76900CE options. Trading volume was highest in the 77000PE option, followed by the 77500CE and 79000CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.

SENSEXWeeklyExpiry:09-07-2026
Index SpotPCR OIPrev PCR OIPCR VOL
77502.121.1491.0010.945
Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs:
 CurrentPriorNet Ch
CALL:      43,64,900        13,81,300           29,83,600
PUT:      50,15,420        13,82,420           36,33,000
Top CALL Open Interest:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
77500        4,53,040          3,36,400           22,75,840
80000        3,58,300          2,25,160           13,58,660
Top CALL Open Interest addition:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
77500        4,53,040          3,36,400           22,75,840
80000        3,58,300          2,25,160           13,58,660
Top CALL Open Interest reduction:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
76800            10,660              -5,780                 58,140
77100            17,080              -4,800              2,70,460
Top CALL Volume:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
77500        4,53,040          3,36,400           22,75,840
79000        2,79,920          1,13,440           20,14,820
Top PUT Open Interest:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
77000        5,41,300          4,12,580           23,71,300
77500        4,73,400          4,50,360           18,50,180
Top PUT Open Interest addition:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
77500        4,73,400          4,50,360           18,50,180
77000        5,41,300          4,12,580           23,71,300
Top PUT Open Interest reduction:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
71600                  120                       –                            60
71600                  120                       –                            60
Top PUT Volume:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
77000        5,41,300          4,12,580           23,71,300
77500        4,73,400          4,50,360           18,50,180

NIFTY Weekly Expiry (7/07/2026)

The NIFTY index closed at 24175.7. The NIFTY weekly expiry for JULY 7, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.335 against previous 1.105. The 24000PE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 24100PE and 25000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 24100PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 24150PE and 24200PE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 24000CE, 24050CE, and 23950CE options. Trading volume was highest in the 24100CE option, followed by the 24100PE and 24200CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.

NIFTYWeekly Expiry:07-07-2026
 Index Spot PCR OI Prev PCR OI PCR VOL
         24,175.70                1.335                  1.105               0.906
 Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs:
  Current Prior Net Ch
 CALL: 11,77,92,220   11,40,40,420       37,51,800
 PUT: 15,72,48,910   12,60,71,270   3,11,77,640
 Top CALL Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               25,000       91,53,300         17,86,330         7,80,967
               24,500       85,91,115         17,63,320       14,66,801
 Top CALL Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,400       64,32,075         24,04,025       11,65,858
               24,600       70,57,635         22,54,980         7,45,954
 Top CALL Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,000       55,46,385        -57,35,145       12,78,752
               24,050       23,68,925        -19,50,585         9,38,174
 Top CALL Volume:
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,100       45,03,460          -6,55,070       30,72,338
               24,200       75,66,455         11,41,205       26,17,716
 Top PUT Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,000    1,23,87,115            6,21,010       20,93,503
               24,100       94,13,235         71,48,180       28,69,449
 Top PUT Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,100       94,13,235         71,48,180       28,69,449
               24,150       40,36,630         35,82,540       15,21,144
 Top PUT Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               23,300       50,80,140          -6,99,075         4,71,292
               23,350       13,64,285          -4,73,655         1,69,837
 Top PUT Volume: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,100       94,13,235         71,48,180       28,69,449
               24,000    1,23,87,115            6,21,010       20,93,503

NIFTY Monthly Expiry (28/07/2026)

The NIFTY index closed at 24175.7. The NIFTY monthly expiry for JULY 28, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.119 against previous 1.103. The 25000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 24000PE and 24000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 25000CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 24700CE and 22500PE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 24000CE, 24000PE, and 24500CE options. Trading volume was highest in the 24000PE option, followed by the 24000CE and 25000CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.

NIFTY Monthly Expiry:28-07-2026
 Index Spot PCR OI Prev PCR OI PCR VOL
         24,175.70                1.119                  1.103               1.088
 Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs:
  Current Prior Net Ch
 CALL:    4,25,59,075      4,35,63,455     -10,04,380
 PUT:    4,76,43,245      4,80,56,645       -4,13,400
 Top CALL Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               25,000       70,59,975            3,05,370             72,219
               24,000       63,87,745        -11,39,255             75,873
 Top CALL Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               25,000       70,59,975            3,05,370             72,219
               24,700       12,68,735            2,83,465             25,945
 Top CALL Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,000       63,87,745        -11,39,255             75,873
               24,500       38,66,720          -4,67,740             63,037
 Top CALL Volume:
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,000       63,87,745        -11,39,255             75,873
               25,000       70,59,975            3,05,370             72,219
 Top PUT Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,000       64,59,505          -5,37,875             98,503
               23,000       40,98,185          -2,50,315             42,904
 Top PUT Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               22,500       21,17,960            2,77,290             23,864
               23,700       10,33,435            1,20,575             16,027
 Top PUT Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,000       64,59,505          -5,37,875             98,503
               23,000       40,98,185          -2,50,315             42,904
 Top PUT Volume: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,000       64,59,505          -5,37,875             98,503
               23,500       37,44,130              -98,995             46,920

BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry (28/07/2026)

The BANKNIFTY index closed at 58031.65. The BANKNIFTY monthly expiry for JULY 28, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.871 against previous 0.911. The 60000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 58000CE and 58000PE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 58100CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 58500CE and 59000CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 54000PE, 57800CE, and 53000PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 58000PE option, followed by the 58000CE and 59000CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.

BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry:28-07-2026
 Index Spot PCR OI Prev PCR OI PCR VOL
         58,031.65                0.871                  0.911               0.956
 Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs:
  Current Prior Net Ch
 CALL:    1,11,63,060      1,03,39,620         8,23,440
 PUT:       97,20,690         94,14,540         3,06,150
 Top CALL Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               60,000       22,20,150               42,210             49,731
               58,000       12,64,290               27,570             99,256
 Top CALL Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,100          1,49,310               90,450             43,345
               58,500          5,73,660               75,210             59,646
 Top CALL Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               57,800             58,890              -27,510               8,442
               64,000             98,580              -12,480             11,356
 Top CALL Volume:
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,000       12,64,290               27,570             99,256
               59,000       10,28,640               70,200             62,715
 Top PUT Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,000       11,96,460               35,850         1,10,727
               60,000       11,78,610                  4,710               3,774
 Top PUT Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,400             93,390               38,040             17,529
               58,000       11,96,460               35,850         1,10,727
 Top PUT Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               54,000          3,81,360              -28,260             25,094
               53,000          4,56,210              -20,910             16,396
 Top PUT Volume: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,000       11,96,460               35,850         1,10,727
               56,000          4,07,850               12,660             46,962

MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry (28/07/2026)

The MIDCPNIFTY index closed at 14573.3. The MIDCPNIFTY monthly expiry for JULY 28, 2026, 2025 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.868 against previous 0.921. The 14500CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 13500PE and 15000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 15600CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 14600CE and 16000CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 73200CE, 73200CE, and 73200CE options. Trading volume was highest in the 14600CE option, followed by the 14600PE and 14500PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.

MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry:28-07-2026
 Index Spot PCR OI Prev PCR OI PCR VOL
         14,573.30                0.868                  0.921               1.005
 Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs:
  Current Prior Net Ch
 CALL:       37,19,880         30,80,760         6,39,120
 PUT:       32,27,640         28,37,520         3,90,120
 Top CALL Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               14,500          6,36,120                -7,800               5,580
               15,000          6,02,040               57,480               5,140
 Top CALL Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               15,600          2,88,720            1,40,760               2,219
               14,600          2,71,920            1,26,360               7,650
 Top CALL Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               14,450             24,360              -16,560                   305
               15,700             63,480                -9,120                   478
 Top CALL Volume:
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               14,600          2,71,920            1,26,360               7,650
               14,500          6,36,120                -7,800               5,580
 Top PUT Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               13,500          6,02,760               36,480               5,371
               14,500          6,01,440                  6,480               6,710
 Top PUT Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               14,600          2,11,440            1,08,600               7,163
               13,800          1,02,120               57,600               2,442
 Top PUT Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               13,000          1,35,480              -27,120                   987
               13,700             78,480                -9,120               1,143
 Top PUT Volume: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               14,600          2,11,440            1,08,600               7,163
               14,500          6,01,440                  6,480               6,710

Conclusion: What the NSE & BSE Indices Futures and Options Open Interest Volume Analysis Tells Us

Today’s Open Interest Volume Analysis favours the bulls, but the strength is currently supported more by short covering than aggressive fresh buying, making follow-through buying over the next few sessions extremely important.

For NIFTY, the derivatives structure has clearly improved. Strong put writing around 24100-24000, rising weekly and monthly PCR, and fresh long addition in August Futures suggest dips are likely to attract buyers as long as the index holds above the 24100-24000 support zone.

The immediate hurdle remains around 24400-24500, where aggressive call writing is visible. A decisive move above this zone could trigger another round of short covering and open the path towards the 25000 strike over the coming weeks.

BANKNIFTY deserves close attention because fresh short positions in the August contract indicate that institutions are still reluctant to turn fully bullish on the banking space. Unless these shorts start unwinding, BANKNIFTY may continue to underperform NIFTY.

MIDCPNIFTY remains the strongest index from a derivatives perspective. Consistent fresh long build-up across both futures contracts indicates traders continue to prefer the broader midcap segment, making it relatively stronger than BANKNIFTY at present.
SENSEX also reflects improving sentiment, but like NIFTY, confirmation will require fresh long addition instead of only short covering.

Traders should closely monitor whether Open Interest Volume Analysis continues to show Fresh Long formation in NIFTY and BANKNIFTY during the next few sessions. That would confirm institutional participation and significantly improve the probability of a sustained uptrend.

Until then, the overall derivatives data favours maintaining a buy-on-dips approach instead of chasing sharp rallies, while keeping a close watch on 24100-24000 support and 24400-24500 resistance, as these levels are likely to dictate the market’s next directional move.

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