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NSE & BSE Indices Futures and Options Open Interest Volume Analysis for 8/05/2026
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Friday’s market session clearly reflected a risk-off undertone across index derivatives, and the overall Open Interest Volume Analysis suggests that traders turned defensive ahead of the weekly and monthly expiry cycle. NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY, and even SENSEX derivatives collectively indicated rising short exposure, while price action failed to sustain near higher resistance zones. The sharp fall in Put-Call Ratios, aggressive CALL writing near immediate strike levels, and simultaneous rise in futures open interest with falling prices strongly point toward fresh bearish positioning by institutional participants.
In NIFTY, the biggest concern from the Open Interest Volume Analysis is the heavy concentration of fresh shorts around the 24200 strike, which witnessed both highest CALL addition and highest PUT addition. This indicates a fierce battle zone where option writers expect volatility expansion rather than directional confidence. The weekly PCR (OI) collapsing from 1.008 to 0.795 is a notable sentiment deterioration, showing that traders are increasingly hedging downside risks instead of chasing upside momentum. Despite Max Pain standing at 24200, NIFTY closing below this zone with rising futures open interest suggests that bears currently hold short-term control unless 24350–24400 is reclaimed decisively.
BANKNIFTY displayed even deeper weakness in the Open Interest Volume Analysis, as combined futures open interest surged sharply by 6.82% alongside a steep price decline of more than 1.3%. This is a textbook “Fresh Short Build-Up,” and the intensity of the move suggests aggressive institutional selling in banking counters. The reduction in futures premium despite rising open interest further confirms lack of bullish conviction. Monthly PCR falling to 0.830 reflects weakening support sentiment, while highest CALL addition at 61000 and heavy activity around lower PUT bases indicate traders are preparing for broader range expansion with downside risk intact. Unless BANKNIFTY sustains above 56000, traders should remain cautious about any pullback rally turning into another selling opportunity.
MIDCPNIFTY and SENSEX derivatives also flashed warning signs through their respective Open Interest Volume Analysis structures. MIDCPNIFTY witnessed long covering in near-month contracts along with fresh shorts in far-month contracts, showing that traders are gradually shifting toward defensive positioning in broader market counters as well. SENSEX futures, meanwhile, saw heavy volume collapse and long unwinding, indicating that bullish participation is reducing significantly at higher levels. Falling premiums across major indices indicate declining risk appetite and lower confidence in immediate upside continuation.
Another important cautionary factor emerging from the derivatives data is that while volatility is increasing, option writers are still controlling key strike levels. This usually creates sharp intraday swings and false breakout moves near expiry periods. Traders should avoid aggressive leveraged longs unless NIFTY decisively crosses 24400 and BANKNIFTY reclaims 56000–56200 on strong volumes. Until then, every pullback should be monitored carefully through real-time Open Interest Volume Analysis, as current data still favors a sell-on-rise approach rather than aggressive bottom-fishing.
NSE & BSE F&O Market Signals
NIFTY Future analysis
NIFTY Spot closed at: 24176.15 (-0.619%)
Combined = May + June + July
Combined Fut Open Interest Change: 1.87%
Combined Fut Volume Change: -10.35%
Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short
Rollover: 11% Previous 11%
NIFTY MAY Future closed at: 24234.6 (-0.608%)
May Fut Premium 58.45 (Increased by 2.3 points)
May Fut Open Interest Change: 1.57%
May Fut Volume Change: -10.38%
May Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short
NIFTY JUNE Future closed at: 24339.2 (-0.623%)
June Fut Premium 163.05 (Decreased by -2 points)
June Fut Open Interest Change: 3.11%
June Fut Volume Change: -16.71%
June Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short
NIFTY Weekly Expiry (12/05/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 0.795 (Decreased from 1.008)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.046
Max Pain Level: 24200
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 25500
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 23500
Highest CALL Addition: 24200
Highest PUT Addition: 24200
NIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 1.099 (Decreased from 1.113)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 0.844
Max Pain Level: 24400
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 25000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 24000
Highest CALL Addition: 24200
Highest PUT Addition: 24200
BANKNIFTY Future Analysis
BANKNIFTY Spot closed at: 55310.55 (-1.315%)
Combined = May + June + July
Combined Fut Open Interest Change: 6.82%
Combined Fut Volume Change: 12.86%
Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short
Rollover: 13% Previous 12%
BANKNIFTY MAY Future closed at: 55515.8 (-1.377%)
May Fut Premium 205.25 (Decreased by -38.55 points)
May Fut Open Interest Change: 6.2%
May Fut Volume Change: 10.8%
May Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short
BANKNIFTY JUNE Future closed at: 55720 (-1.346%)
June Fut Premium 409.45 (Decreased by -23.55 points)
June Fut Open Interest Change: 9.19%
June Fut Volume Change: 20.96%
June Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short
BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 0.830 (Decreased from 0.906)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.090
Max Pain Level: 56000
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 60000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 60000
Highest CALL Addition: 61000
Highest PUT Addition: 50000
MIDCPNIFTY Future Analysis
MIDCPNIFTY Spot closed at: 14491.75 (-0.410%)
Combined = May + June + July
Combined Fut Open Interest Change: -3.38%
Combined Fut Volume Change: -52.31%
Combined Fut Open Interest Analysis: Long Covering
Rollover: 3% Previous 3%
MIDCPNIFTY MAY Future closed at: 14551.15 (-0.410%)
May Fut Premium 59.4 (Decreased by -0.2 points)
May Fut Open Interest Change: -3.75%
May Fut Volume Change: -53.62%
May Fut Open Interest Analysis: Long Covering
MIDCPNIFTY JUNE Future closed at: 14593.85 (-0.306%)
June Fut Premium 102.1 (Increased by 14.95 points)
June Fut Open Interest Change: 7.22%
June Fut Volume Change: -24.26%
June Fut Open Interest Analysis: Fresh Short
MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (Open Interest): 1.282 (Decreased from 1.429)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.042
Max Pain Level: 14375
Maximum CALL Open Interest: 15000
Maximum PUT Open Interest: 14000
Highest CALL Addition: 15200
Highest PUT Addition: 13500
SENSEX Monthly Expiry (27/05/2026) Future
SENSEX Spot closed at: 77,328.19 (-0.663%)
SENSEX Monthly Future closed at: 77,675.45 (-0.703%)
Premium: 347.26 (Decreased by -33.32 points)
Open Interest Change: -1.53%
Volume Change: -68.78%
Open Interest Analysis: Long Covering
SENSEX Weekly Expiry (7/05/2026) Option Analysis
Put-Call Ratio (OI): 0.778 (Decreased from 0.977)
Put-Call Ratio (Volume): 1.134
Max Pain Level: 77500
Maximum CALL OI: 78000
Maximum PUT OI: 75000
Highest CALL Addition: 77500
Highest PUT Addition: 73000
FII & DII Cash Market Activity
FIIs Net SELL: ₹ 4,110.60 Cr.
DIIs Net BUY: ₹ 6,748.13 Cr.
FII Derivatives Activity
| FII Trading Stats | 8.05.26 | 7.05.26 | 6.05.26 |
| FII Cash (Provisional Data) | -4,110.60 | -340.89 | -5,834.90 |
| Index Future Open Interest Long Ratio | 12.39% | 13.75% | 13.44% |
| Index Future Volume Long Ratio | 27.28% | 47.31% | 54.09% |
| Call Option Open Interest Long Ratio | 39.54% | 36.76% | 39.74% |
| Call Option Volume Long Ratio | 50.06% | 49.26% | 50.17% |
| Put Option Open Interest Long Ratio | 65.46% | 65.97% | 65.53% |
| Put Option Volume Long Ratio | 50.07% | 50.23% | 49.78% |
| Stock Future Open Interest Long Ratio | 54.61% | 55.01% | 55.42% |
| Stock Future Volume Long Ratio | 45.71% | 45.90% | 50.49% |
| Index Futures | Fresh Short | Fresh Short | Fresh Long |
| Index Options | Fresh Long | Fresh Short | Fresh Short |
| Nifty Futures | Fresh Short | Fresh Short | Fresh Short |
| Nifty Options | Fresh Long | Fresh Short | Fresh Short |
| BankNifty Futures | Fresh Short | Fresh Long | Fresh Long |
| BankNifty Options | Fresh Short | Fresh Short | Fresh Long |
| FinNifty Futures | Fresh Short | Short Covering | Short Covering |
| FinNifty Options | Fresh Long | Fresh Long | Fresh Long |
| MidcpNifty Futures | Long Covering | Short Covering | Fresh Long |
| MidcpNifty Options | Fresh Long | Fresh Short | Fresh Long |
| NiftyNxt50 Futures | Fresh Short | Short Covering | Fresh Short |
| NiftyNxt50 Options | Short Covering | Fresh Short | Fresh Short |
| Stock Futures | Long Covering | Fresh Short | 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 (14/05/2026)
The SENSEX index closed at 77328.19. The SENSEX weekly expiry for MAY 14, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.778 against previous 0.977. The 78000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 81000CE and 80000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 77500CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 80500CE and 77400CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 78000PE, 77900PE, and 77800PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 77500PE option, followed by the 77500CE and 77000PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| SENSEX | Weekly | Expiry: | 14-05-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 77328.19 | 0.778 | 0.977 | 1.134 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 86,94,840 | 38,69,920 | 48,24,920 |
| PUT: | 67,62,620 | 37,80,920 | 29,81,700 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 78000 | 6,21,200 | 1,08,640 | 1,04,01,080 |
| 81000 | 5,25,400 | 2,67,500 | 48,81,260 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 77500 | 4,91,540 | 4,18,560 | 1,31,85,560 |
| 80500 | 4,82,600 | 3,17,320 | 41,14,840 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 77900 | 1,59,600 | -20,920 | 29,70,840 |
| 84100 | 3,280 | -2,480 | 32,360 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 77500 | 4,91,540 | 4,18,560 | 1,31,85,560 |
| 78000 | 6,21,200 | 1,08,640 | 1,04,01,080 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 75000 | 4,12,660 | 37,380 | 91,59,960 |
| 74000 | 3,88,660 | 2,01,340 | 62,72,780 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 73000 | 3,82,100 | 2,29,040 | 35,26,780 |
| 74000 | 3,88,660 | 2,01,340 | 62,72,780 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 78000 | 3,11,760 | -1,34,000 | 20,58,880 |
| 77900 | 76,060 | -1,14,740 | 8,66,040 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 77500 | 3,38,760 | 1,94,380 | 1,37,54,840 |
| 77000 | 3,12,840 | 94,620 | 1,08,90,500 |
NIFTY Weekly Expiry (12/05/2026)
The NIFTY index closed at 24176.15. The NIFTY weekly expiry for MAY 12, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.795 against previous 1.008. The 25500CE 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 24200CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 25500CE and 24250CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 24300PE, 24400PE, and 24350PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 24200PE option, followed by the 24200CE and 24000PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| NIFTY | Weekly | Expiry: | 12-05-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 24,176.15 | 0.795 | 1.008 | 1.046 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 15,54,66,870 | 12,48,13,000 | 3,06,53,870 |
| PUT: | 12,36,23,890 | 12,58,17,770 | -21,93,880 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 25,500 | 1,16,23,430 | 43,03,000 | 7,32,490 |
| 24,500 | 98,81,690 | 15,69,880 | 28,82,073 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,200 | 72,65,960 | 46,75,905 | 55,18,287 |
| 25,500 | 1,16,23,430 | 43,03,000 | 7,32,490 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 25,100 | 44,93,710 | -5,26,825 | 5,20,919 |
| 25,050 | 16,87,140 | -4,81,780 | 2,75,729 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,200 | 72,65,960 | 46,75,905 | 55,18,287 |
| 24,300 | 63,72,470 | 14,64,255 | 32,54,056 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 23,500 | 81,92,600 | 2,01,760 | 12,39,112 |
| 23,000 | 73,20,950 | 6,86,335 | 5,67,937 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,200 | 65,55,965 | 14,33,640 | 63,30,245 |
| 24,150 | 23,68,600 | 8,57,220 | 32,96,126 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,300 | 33,29,365 | -16,95,460 | 19,83,687 |
| 24,400 | 14,73,680 | -16,82,460 | 5,45,926 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,200 | 65,55,965 | 14,33,640 | 63,30,245 |
| 24,000 | 72,44,250 | -59,995 | 39,97,086 |
NIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026)
The NIFTY index closed at 24176.15. The NIFTY monthly expiry for MAY 26, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.099 against previous 1.113. 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 24200PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 24200CE and 25000CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 22000PE, 25500CE, and 25800CE options. Trading volume was highest in the 25000CE option, followed by the 24500CE and 24000PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| NIFTY | Monthly | Expiry: | 26-05-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 24,176.15 | 1.099 | 1.113 | 0.844 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 4,31,73,325 | 4,10,07,525 | 21,65,800 |
| PUT: | 4,74,35,700 | 4,56,23,110 | 18,12,590 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 25,000 | 61,48,610 | 4,03,520 | 1,04,308 |
| 26,000 | 42,58,865 | -32,435 | 25,467 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,200 | 17,94,325 | 5,55,685 | 52,092 |
| 25,000 | 61,48,610 | 4,03,520 | 1,04,308 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 25,500 | 25,92,070 | -1,87,265 | 36,373 |
| 25,800 | 4,00,725 | -83,265 | 8,468 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 25,000 | 61,48,610 | 4,03,520 | 1,04,308 |
| 24,500 | 42,11,675 | 2,86,715 | 73,119 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 43,84,250 | 37,180 | 57,079 |
| 23,500 | 38,46,180 | 2,85,610 | 47,991 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,200 | 20,16,170 | 5,72,065 | 56,031 |
| 22,500 | 27,44,430 | 3,77,000 | 30,987 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 22,000 | 27,61,785 | -1,92,725 | 25,281 |
| 24,400 | 10,12,310 | -68,965 | 11,024 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 24,000 | 43,84,250 | 37,180 | 57,079 |
| 24,200 | 20,16,170 | 5,72,065 | 56,031 |
BANKNIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026)
The BANKNIFTY index closed at 55310.55. The BANKNIFTY monthly expiry for MAY 26, 2026 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 0.830 against previous 0.906. The 60000CE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 58000CE and 56000CE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 61000CE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 56000CE and 55500CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 60000PE, 55000PE, and 56000PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 55500PE option, followed by the 56000CE and 55000PE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| BANKNIFTY | Monthly | Expiry: | 26-05-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 55,310.55 | 0.830 | 0.906 | 1.090 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 1,52,86,260 | 1,31,29,500 | 21,56,760 |
| PUT: | 1,26,87,510 | 1,18,96,470 | 7,91,040 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 60,000 | 22,45,740 | 1,13,580 | 55,180 |
| 58,000 | 11,36,160 | 2,04,750 | 66,551 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 61,000 | 9,01,170 | 3,06,930 | 42,423 |
| 56,000 | 11,02,380 | 2,30,400 | 1,02,803 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 54,600 | 36,930 | -25,980 | 1,734 |
| 56,300 | 1,17,660 | -10,290 | 12,272 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 56,000 | 11,02,380 | 2,30,400 | 1,02,803 |
| 57,000 | 8,87,400 | 76,650 | 71,982 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 60,000 | 10,60,140 | -64,890 | 2,885 |
| 56,000 | 8,46,270 | -47,940 | 67,935 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 50,000 | 8,00,040 | 1,99,440 | 37,255 |
| 49,000 | 3,95,550 | 1,27,410 | 19,158 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 60,000 | 10,60,140 | -64,890 | 2,885 |
| 55,000 | 6,11,730 | -56,820 | 83,945 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 55,500 | 4,03,410 | 22,920 | 1,03,207 |
| 55,000 | 6,11,730 | -56,820 | 83,945 |
MIDCPNIFTY Monthly Expiry (26/05/2026)
The MIDCPNIFTY index closed at 14491.75. The MIDCPNIFTY monthly expiry for MAY 26, 2026, 2025 has revealed key trends in open interest. The current Put/Call Ratio is at 1.282 against previous 1.429. The 14000PE option holds the maximum open interest, followed by the 15000CE and 13500PE options. Market participants have shown increased interest with significant open interest additions in the 13500PE option, with open interest additions also seen in the 15200CE and 15300CE options. On the other hand, open interest reductions were prominent in the 77600CE, 71500CE, and 71500PE options. Trading volume was highest in the 15000CE option, followed by the 14500PE and 14500CE options, indicating active trading in these strikes.
| MIDCPNIFTY | Monthly | Expiry: | 26-05-2026 |
| Index Spot | PCR OI | Prev PCR OI | PCR VOL |
| 14,491.75 | 1.282 | 1.429 | 1.042 |
| Total Open Interest Change in all CALLs & PUTs: | |||
| Current | Prior | Net Ch | |
| CALL: | 50,53,680 | 46,89,240 | 3,64,440 |
| PUT: | 64,77,840 | 67,01,400 | -2,23,560 |
| Top CALL Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 15,000 | 5,61,960 | 7,560 | 14,746 |
| 15,200 | 5,45,280 | 1,39,440 | 5,945 |
| Top CALL Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 15,200 | 5,45,280 | 1,39,440 | 5,945 |
| 15,300 | 2,78,160 | 96,840 | 4,248 |
| Top CALL Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 14,000 | 3,00,120 | -51,960 | 1,042 |
| 14,400 | 1,85,160 | -24,600 | 1,356 |
| Top CALL Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 15,000 | 5,61,960 | 7,560 | 14,746 |
| 14,500 | 4,89,840 | 23,880 | 11,969 |
| Top PUT Open Interest: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 14,000 | 7,72,680 | -15,120 | 9,349 |
| 13,500 | 5,59,800 | 1,92,600 | 8,224 |
| Top PUT Open Interest addition: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 13,500 | 5,59,800 | 1,92,600 | 8,224 |
| 13,400 | 1,08,120 | 45,720 | 863 |
| Top PUT Open Interest reduction: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 12,000 | 1,50,120 | -85,800 | 1,476 |
| 13,000 | 4,38,480 | -70,920 | 4,743 |
| Top PUT Volume: | |||
| Strike | OI | OI Change | Volume |
| 14,500 | 4,12,080 | 23,280 | 14,141 |
| 14,000 | 7,72,680 | -15,120 | 9,349 |
Conclusion: What the NSE & BSE Indices Futures and Options Open Interest Volume Analysis Tells Us
The overall derivatives setup for 08/05/2026 indicates that market participants are gradually shifting from optimistic positioning toward a more cautious and defensive stance. The latest Open Interest Volume Analysis across NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, MIDCPNIFTY, and SENSEX highlights rising short exposure, weakening Put-Call Ratios, falling futures premiums, and aggressive CALL writing near immediate resistance zones. These are early signs that institutional traders are preparing for elevated volatility rather than a sustained bullish continuation.
NIFTY remains trapped around the critical 24200–24400 zone, where option writers have created a strong positional barrier. A sustained move above this zone can trigger short covering, but failure to hold 24150 may open the door toward 24000 and lower support bands. BANKNIFTY continues to remain the weakest link in the broader setup, and unless banking stocks stabilize, index recovery attempts may continue to face selling pressure. The sharp rise in futures open interest with falling prices cannot be ignored, especially when combined with deteriorating sentiment indicators.
One major takeaway from this Open Interest Volume Analysis is that traders should not blindly interpret high PCR values or Max Pain levels as bullish signals in the current environment. The market is witnessing simultaneous hedging and aggressive directional writing, which often leads to sudden expiry-related swings. This creates a high probability of whipsaw price action, especially near heavily defended strikes like 24200 in NIFTY and 56000 in BANKNIFTY.
From a trading perspective, disciplined risk management becomes extremely important at this stage. Positional traders should remain selective, avoid overleveraging, and closely monitor whether fresh shorts continue getting added on every intraday bounce. Any recovery without meaningful short covering could remain temporary. The broader derivatives structure still suggests caution, and until stronger price acceptance emerges above key resistance levels, traders may be better served by maintaining a hedged and stock-specific approach rather than aggressive index longs.
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