NSE & BSE Indices Futures and Options Open Interest Volume Analysis for 6/08/2026

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Open Interest Volume Analysis

If the recent index fut and spot closing debacle has taught us anything, it’s that relying purely on spot charts during the final 30 minutes of trading is a quick way to blow up your account. The glaring disconnect between underlying spot prices and futures settlement—fueled by erratic closing auction sessions and extreme settlement volatility—has made traditional charting a minefield for derivative traders.

This is exactly why shifting your focus to a rigorous Open Interest Volume Analysis is no longer optional; it’s essential for market survival. As we break down the derivatives data for August 6, 2026, we are seeing some wild premium expansions and structural shifts that paint a very different picture than the headline index numbers. For instance, Nifty’s August futures premium just swelled by a massive 80 points despite a practically flat spot close, while the Midcap index is showing clear signs of distribution under the hood.

By diving deep into today’s Open Interest Volume Analysis, we can completely filter out that settlement noise, track where the smart money is actually deploying capital, and plan our trades for the upcoming weekly and monthly expiries without getting whipsawed by closing hour anomalies.

NSE & BSE F&O Market Signals

NIFTY Future analysis

NIFTY Spot closed at: 24636 (0.046%)

Combined = August + September + October

Combined Fut Open Interest Change: -3.46%

Combined Fut Volume Change: -32.65%

Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering

Rollover: 11% Previous 11%

NIFTY AUGUST Future closed at: 24739.4 (0.372%)

Aug Fut Premium 103.4 (Increased by 80.35 points)

Aug Fut Open Interest Change: -3.77%

Aug Fut Volume Change: -30.64%

Aug Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering

NIFTY SEPTEMBER Future closed at: 24861.4 (0.369%)

Sep Fut Premium 225.4 (Increased by 80.05 points)

Sep Fut Open Interest Change: -0.94%

Sep Fut Volume Change: -53.85%

Sep Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering

NIFTY Weekly Expiry (11/08/2026) Option Analysis

Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 0.920 (Increased from 0.717)

Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.007

Max Pain Level: 23500

Maximum CALL Open Interest: 25000

Maximum PUT Open Interest: 24000

Highest CALL Addition: 24700

Highest PUT Addition: 24600

NIFTY Monthly Expiry (25/08/2026) Option Analysis

Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 1.156 (Increased from 1.125)

Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.146

Max Pain Level: 24500

Maximum CALL Open Interest: 24000

Maximum PUT Open Interest: 24000

Highest CALL Addition: 24700

Highest PUT Addition: 24700

BANKNIFTY Future Analysis

BANKNIFTY Spot closed at: 58063.65 (0.561%)

Combined = August + September + October

Combined Fut Open Interest Change: -2.95%

Combined Fut Volume Change: -0.26%

Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering

Rollover: 8% Previous 8%

BANKNIFTY AUGUST Future closed at: 58179.6 (0.601%)

Aug Fut Premium 115.95 (Increased by 23.7 points)

Aug Fut Open Interest Change: -2.7%

Aug Fut Volume Change: 0.7%

Aug Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering

BANKNIFTY SEPTEMBER Future closed at: 58531.6 (0.565%)

Sep Fut Premium 467.95 (Increased by 5.1 points)

Sep Fut Open Interest Change: -4.68%

Sep Fut Volume Change: -13.23%

Sep Fut Open Interest Analysis: Short Covering

BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry  (25/08/2026) Option Analysis

Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 0.969 (Increased from 0.832)

Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 0.805

Max Pain Level: 58000

Maximum CALL Open Interest: 58000

Maximum PUT Open Interest: 58000

Highest CALL Addition: 58100

Highest PUT Addition: 58000

MIDCPNIFTY Future Analysis

MIDCPNIFTY Spot closed at: 14812.6 (-0.455%)

Combined = August + September + October

Combined Fut Open Interest Change: 0.02%

Combined Fut Volume Change: -44.44%

Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short

Rollover: 3% Previous 3%

MIDCPNIFTY AUGUST Future closed at: 14897.85 (-0.269%)

Aug Fut Premium 85.25 (Increased by 27.55 points)

Aug Fut Open Interest Change: -0.08%

Aug Fut Volume Change: -43.36%

Aug Fut Open Interest Analysis: Long Covering

MIDCPNIFTY SEPTEMBER Future closed at: 14944.5 (-0.223%)

Sep Fut Premium 131.9 (Increased by 34.25 points)

Sep Fut Open Interest Change: 2.37%

Sep Fut Volume Change: -73.57%

Sep Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short

MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry (25/08/2026) Option Analysis

Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 0.864 (Decreased from 0.942)

Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 0.759

Max Pain Level: 14800

Maximum CALL Open Interest: 15500

Maximum PUT Open Interest: 14000

Highest CALL Addition: 15500

Highest PUT Addition: 14200

SENSEX Monthly Expiry (27/08/2026) Future

SENSEX Spot closed at: 78,954.76 (0.476%)

SENSEX Monthly Future closed at: 79,169.30 (0.427%)

Premium: 214.54 (Decreased by -36.91 points)

Open Interest Change: 8.84%

Volume Change: 10.27%

Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Long

SENSEX Weekly Expiry (13/08/2026) Option Analysis

Put-Call Ratio (OI): 1.081 (Increased from 0.716)

Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.040

Max Pain Level: 78800

Maximum CALL OI: 80000

Maximum PUT OI: 78500

Highest CALL Addition: 82500

Highest PUT Addition: 78800

FII & DII Cash Market Activity

FIIs Net SELL: ₹ 17.86 Cr.

DIIs Net BUY: ₹4,013.60 Cr.

FII Derivatives Activity

FII Trading Stats6.08.265.08.264.08.26
FII Cash (Provisional Data)-17.86-943.422,446.47
    
Index Future Open Interest Long Ratio13.80%12.13%12.53%
Index Future Volume Long Ratio78.46%36.74%39.72%
Call Option Open Interest Long Ratio43.04%39.81%41.78%
Call Option Volume Long Ratio51.14%49.25%50.47%
Put Option Open Interest Long Ratio65.72%70.57%73.55%
Put Option Volume Long Ratio48.89%49.73%49.90%
Stock Future Open Interest Long Ratio54.99%54.98%54.94%
Stock Future Volume Long Ratio50.31%50.85%48.32%
    
Index FuturesShort CoveringFresh ShortFresh Short
Index OptionsFresh ShortFresh ShortShort Covering
    
Nifty FuturesShort CoveringFresh ShortFresh Short
Nifty OptionsFresh ShortFresh ShortShort Covering
    
BankNifty FuturesShort CoveringFresh ShortFresh Short
BankNifty OptionsFresh LongFresh ShortFresh Short
    
FinNifty FuturesFresh LongFresh LongLong Covering
FinNifty OptionsFresh ShortFresh ShortFresh Short
    
MidcpNifty FuturesShort CoveringFresh LongFresh Short
MidcpNifty OptionsFresh LongLong CoveringFresh Short
    
NiftyNxt50 FuturesFresh ShortFresh ShortLong Covering
NiftyNxt50 OptionsFresh ShortFresh ShortFresh Long
    
Stock FuturesFresh LongFresh LongLong Covering
Stock OptionsFresh ShortFresh LongFresh Long

SENSEX weekly Expiry (06/08/2026)

The SENSEX index closed at 78954.76. The SENSEX weekly expiry for AUGUST 13, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.081 against previous 0.716. The 78500PE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 80000CE and 70000PE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 78800PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 70000PE and 78500PE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 78200CE, 71200PE, and 72100PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 79000CE option, followed by the 78500PE and 78800PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.

SENSEXWeeklyExpiry:13-08-2026
Index SpotPCR OIPrev PCR OIPCR VOL
78954.761.0810.7161.040
Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs:
 CurrentPriorNet Ch
CALL:      40,95,520        24,14,580           16,80,940
PUT:      44,26,620        17,28,760           26,97,860
Top CALL Open Interest:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
80000        3,59,820              39,320           12,68,860
79000        3,28,580              79,220           20,21,200
Top CALL Open Interest addition:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
82500        1,63,840          1,34,780              5,51,700
78800        1,68,520          1,15,000           12,16,260
Top CALL Open Interest reduction:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
78200            12,860              -3,500                 32,020
77100              1,120                    -40                       740
Top CALL Volume:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
79000        3,28,580              79,220           20,21,200
80000        3,59,820              39,320           12,68,860
Top PUT Open Interest:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
78500        3,68,360          1,83,240           17,91,480
70000        3,43,060          3,03,360              3,99,540
Top PUT Open Interest addition:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
78800        3,37,320          3,07,980           16,78,380
70000        3,43,060          3,03,360              3,99,540
Top PUT Open Interest reduction:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
71200                     –                    -240                       240
72100                     –                    -140                       140
Top PUT Volume:
StrikeOIOI ChangeVolume
78500        3,68,360          1,83,240           17,91,480
78800        3,37,320          3,07,980           16,78,380

NIFTY Weekly Expiry (11/08/2026)

The NIFTY index closed at 24636. The NIFTY weekly expiry for AUGUST 11, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.920 against previous 0.717. The 24000PE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 25000CE and 24600PE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 24600PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 24700PE and 24650PE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 24600CE, 24550CE, and 24500CE options. Trading volume was highest in the 24600PE option, followed by the 24700CE and 24650PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.

NIFTYWeekly Expiry:11-08-2026
 Index Spot PCR OI Prev PCR OI PCR VOL
         24,636.00                0.920                  0.717               1.007
 Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs:
  Current Prior Net Ch
 CALL: 12,92,90,525   13,21,04,440     -28,13,915
 PUT: 11,89,90,625      9,47,47,640   2,42,42,985
 Top CALL Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               25,000       88,17,250                  6,305       12,34,182
               26,000       84,07,165          -2,20,350         2,31,389
 Top CALL Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,700       83,31,570            9,23,065       23,58,979
               25,500       67,45,375            6,76,975         6,34,096
 Top CALL Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,600       55,32,930        -23,86,540       21,56,560
               24,550       10,33,760        -15,38,420         4,26,718
 Top CALL Volume:
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,700       83,31,570            9,23,065       23,58,979
               24,650       43,97,640          -1,28,570       22,92,202
 Top PUT Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,000       93,88,080         20,08,045         6,26,197
               24,600       85,43,470         35,05,840       31,00,342
 Top PUT Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,600       85,43,470         35,05,840       31,00,342
               24,700       44,19,155         28,09,690       16,19,264
 Top PUT Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               22,000       12,65,225          -4,62,865             53,813
               22,800          6,42,200          -2,88,860             31,351
 Top PUT Volume: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,600       85,43,470         35,05,840       31,00,342
               24,650       37,46,470         23,23,165       23,01,248

NIFTY Monthly Expiry (25/08/2026)

The NIFTY index closed at 24636. The NIFTY monthly expiry for AUGUST 25, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.156 against previous 1.125. The 24000PE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 24000CE and 25000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 24700PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 24600PE and 24700CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 25024600PE 00CE, 24500CE, and 22500PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 25000CE option, followed by the 24500PE and 24700CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.

NIFTY Monthly Expiry:25-08-2026
 Index Spot PCR OI Prev PCR OI PCR VOL
         24,636.00                1.156                  1.125               1.146
 Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs:
  Current Prior Net Ch
 CALL:    4,54,10,495      4,51,42,240         2,68,255
 PUT:    5,25,11,485      5,07,95,615       17,15,870
 Top CALL Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,000       56,78,075              -91,260             12,418
               25,000       50,54,075          -4,11,775             70,531
 Top CALL Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,700       19,38,885            3,73,490             61,698
               24,600       18,57,115            2,75,470             58,032
 Top CALL Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               25,000       50,54,075          -4,11,775             70,531
               24,500       41,63,315          -3,70,890             46,988
 Top CALL Volume:
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               25,000       50,54,075          -4,11,775             70,531
               24,700       19,38,885            3,73,490             61,698
 Top PUT Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,000       85,49,710            1,38,515             54,538
               24,500       43,74,695            1,38,970             63,812
 Top PUT Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,700       15,18,920            5,90,785             59,427
               24,600       16,98,515            4,33,355             61,153
 Top PUT Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               22,500       13,81,900          -1,50,735             15,548
               22,000       15,60,000          -1,04,715               6,894
 Top PUT Volume: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               24,500       43,74,695            1,38,970             63,812
               24,600       16,98,515            4,33,355             61,153

BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry (25/08/2026)

The BANKNIFTY index closed at 58063.65. The BANKNIFTY monthly expiry for AUGUST 25, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.969 against previous 0.832. The 58000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 58000PE and 59000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 58000PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 58100PE and 57900PE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 57500CE, 59000CE, and 57800CE options. Trading volume was highest in the 58000CE option, followed by the 58000PE and 58500CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.

BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry:25-08-2026
 Index Spot PCR OI Prev PCR OI PCR VOL
         58,063.65                0.969                  0.832               0.805
 Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs:
  Current Prior Net Ch
 CALL:    1,23,43,050      1,31,19,750       -7,76,700
 PUT:    1,19,55,240      1,09,12,080       10,43,160
 Top CALL Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,000       23,32,500                -7,980         1,35,620
               59,000       10,94,160          -1,71,870             66,114
 Top CALL Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,100          2,57,310               93,840             33,544
               60,500          4,01,700               40,020             16,680
 Top CALL Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               57,500          4,16,340          -1,86,030             33,761
               59,000       10,94,160          -1,71,870             66,114
 Top CALL Volume:
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,000       23,32,500                -7,980         1,35,620
               58,500          6,49,740                  3,930             74,414
 Top PUT Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,000       17,67,060            1,72,950             96,514
               57,000          9,64,560               21,720             42,979
 Top PUT Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,000       17,67,060            1,72,950             96,514
               58,100          2,74,320            1,65,870             24,780
 Top PUT Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               55,500          2,22,750              -33,840             13,092
               56,700             84,390              -21,870               5,280
 Top PUT Volume: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               58,000       17,67,060            1,72,950             96,514
               57,800          2,13,090               80,010             55,824

MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry (25/08/2026)

The MIDCPNIFTY index closed at 14812.6. The MIDCPNIFTY monthly expiry for AUGUST 25, 2026, 2025 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.864 against previous 0.942. The 15500CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 15000CE and 14000PE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 15500CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 15300CE and 16000CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 72400PE, 72400PE, and 72400CE options. Trading volume was highest in the 15500CE option, followed by the 14900PE and 15000CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.

MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry:25-08-2026
 Index Spot PCR OI Prev PCR OI PCR VOL
         14,812.60                0.864                  0.942               0.759
 Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs:
  Current Prior Net Ch
 CALL:       53,22,000         48,95,640         4,26,360
 PUT:       45,95,880         46,10,280           -14,400
 Top CALL Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               15,500       15,70,800            1,33,440             12,507
               15,000          6,43,320                -5,880               7,895
 Top CALL Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               15,500       15,70,800            1,33,440             12,507
               15,300          1,99,320            1,00,920               3,079
 Top CALL Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               14,700          1,51,920              -19,920                   617
               14,800          2,33,880              -19,800               3,120
 Top CALL Volume:
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               15,500       15,70,800            1,33,440             12,507
               15,000          6,43,320                -5,880               7,895
 Top PUT Open Interest: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               14,000          4,76,640               43,320               2,376
               14,500          4,75,200               27,960               3,939
 Top PUT Open Interest addition: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               14,200          2,31,840               44,160               1,123
               14,000          4,76,640               43,320               2,376
 Top PUT Open Interest reduction: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               14,600          2,85,840              -71,880               3,221
               13,500          2,76,720              -25,080                   903
 Top PUT Volume: 
 Strike OI OI Change Volume
               14,900          2,97,960                -4,800               8,284
               14,800          3,22,080              -13,320               5,299

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

So, how do we trade this data? Here is the actionable feedback and clear reasoning derived from our Open Interest Volume Analysis across the major indices:

Nifty 50 (The Short-Covering Trap): Don’t let that juicy 103-point August futures premium trick you into aggressively buying the market. With the spot closing flat at 24636 and combined futures OI dropping by 3.46% alongside a staggering 32.65% volume crash, this minor up-move is purely weak hands covering shorts—not fresh institutional buying.

Actionable Feedback: The 24600–24700 zone is heavily straddled for the August 11 expiry. Sell options outside the 24000 (Max PE OI) to 25000 (Max CE OI) range, or play mean-reversion iron condors. Any breakout above 24800 lacks the volume backing to sustain itself, and the Max Pain sitting way down at 23500 suggests limited upside.

Bank Nifty (Treading Water at Support): Similar to Nifty, the 0.56% spot rally to 58063.65 was driven by short covering (August OI down 2.7%, volume barely up 0.7%). However, option writers are fiercely defending the 58000 psychological mark, which acts as the Max Pain level, Maximum Call/Put OI, and the highest Put addition base for the monthly expiry.

Actionable Feedback: 58000 is your absolute line in the sand. Consider bullish put spreads just below 58000 to collect premium. Avoid naked call buying; the heavy call additions at 58100 will likely cap any immediate upward momentum.

Midcap Nifty (The Weak Link): This index stands out for all the wrong reasons today. We are seeing long unwinding in August futures and decisive fresh shorting in September (OI up 2.37% as prices dropped and volumes crashed). Add to that a deteriorating PCR of 0.864 and aggressive call writing way up at 15500.

Actionable Feedback: Midcaps are losing steam fast. Use any dead-cat bounce toward the 14897 futures level to initiate hedged short positions or book profits on existing longs. Keep a strict stop above the 15000 psychological level, as the downside is open toward the 14000 Max PE OI base.

Sensex (The Lone Bull): Unlike the broader market, Sensex is seeing genuine, high-conviction fresh long build-up. The August 27 monthly futures saw an 8.84% spike in OI backed by a 10.27% volume surge, pushing the weekly PCR up to a bullish 1.081.

Actionable Feedback: If you want to play the long side in this choppy market, Sensex is your best vehicle right now. Look for buy-on-dips opportunities near the 78800 Max Pain and highest put addition level, targeting the 80000 maximum call OI resistance.

Given those recent spot and future closing calculation anomalies we’ve been seeing, keep a very close eye on premium convergence as we near these expiries. Stick strictly to what the Open Interest Volume Analysis is telling you, respect your hedges, and don’t let the 3:30 PM price distortions shake you out of a data-backed position!

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