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Bhel
276.7 -2.65 (-0.95%)
L: 275.65 H: 280.65
Max Pain - BHEL
17 Dec 2025 12:16 PM IST
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Strike  210  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  144,548,250,000 Combined total value = 144,548,250,000

Strike  212.5  has a total call value of 16,406,250  versus a total put value of  138,766,031,250 Combined total value = 138,782,437,500

Strike  215  has a total call value of 32,812,500  versus a total put value of  132,983,812,500 Combined total value = 133,016,625,000

Strike  217.5  has a total call value of 49,218,750  versus a total put value of  127,201,593,750 Combined total value = 127,250,812,500

Strike  220  has a total call value of 65,625,000  versus a total put value of  121,419,375,000 Combined total value = 121,485,000,000

Strike  222.5  has a total call value of 91,218,750  versus a total put value of  115,662,750,000 Combined total value = 115,753,968,750

Strike  225  has a total call value of 116,812,500  versus a total put value of  109,906,125,000 Combined total value = 110,022,937,500

Strike  227.5  has a total call value of 143,062,500  versus a total put value of  104,158,031,250 Combined total value = 104,301,093,750

Strike  230  has a total call value of 169,312,500  versus a total put value of  98,409,937,500 Combined total value = 98,579,250,000

Strike  232.5  has a total call value of 208,687,500  versus a total put value of  92,699,906,250 Combined total value = 92,908,593,750

Strike  235  has a total call value of 248,062,500  versus a total put value of  86,989,875,000 Combined total value = 87,237,937,500

Strike  237.5  has a total call value of 287,437,500  versus a total put value of  81,281,156,250 Combined total value = 81,568,593,750

Strike  240  has a total call value of 326,812,500  versus a total put value of  75,572,437,500 Combined total value = 75,899,250,000

Strike  242.5  has a total call value of 385,875,000  versus a total put value of  70,050,750,000 Combined total value = 70,436,625,000

Strike  245  has a total call value of 444,937,500  versus a total put value of  64,553,343,750 Combined total value = 64,998,281,250

Strike  247.5  has a total call value of 509,906,250  versus a total put value of  59,143,218,750 Combined total value = 59,653,125,000

Strike  250  has a total call value of 574,875,000  versus a total put value of  53,757,375,000 Combined total value = 54,332,250,000

Strike  252.5  has a total call value of 677,906,250  versus a total put value of  48,781,687,500 Combined total value = 49,459,593,750

Strike  255  has a total call value of 780,937,500  versus a total put value of  43,875,562,500 Combined total value = 44,656,500,000

Strike  257.5  has a total call value of 894,468,750  versus a total put value of  39,163,031,250 Combined total value = 40,057,500,000

Strike  260  has a total call value of 1,012,593,750  versus a total put value of  34,558,125,000 Combined total value = 35,570,718,750

Strike  262.5  has a total call value of 1,174,031,250  versus a total put value of  30,458,531,250 Combined total value = 31,632,562,500

Strike  265  has a total call value of 1,339,406,250  versus a total put value of  26,439,000,000 Combined total value = 27,778,406,250

Strike  267.5  has a total call value of 1,526,437,500  versus a total put value of  22,699,687,500 Combined total value = 24,226,125,000

Strike  270  has a total call value of 1,720,031,250  versus a total put value of  19,077,187,500 Combined total value = 20,797,218,750

Strike  272.5  has a total call value of 2,102,625,000  versus a total put value of  16,017,750,000 Combined total value = 18,120,375,000

Strike  275  has a total call value of 2,512,125,000  versus a total put value of  13,186,687,500 Combined total value = 15,698,812,500

Strike  277.5  has a total call value of 3,091,593,750  versus a total put value of  10,730,343,750 Combined total value = 13,821,937,500

Strike  280  has a total call value of 3,946,687,500  versus a total put value of  8,499,093,750 Combined total value = 12,445,781,250

Strike  282.5  has a total call value of 6,015,843,750  versus a total put value of  6,762,000,000 Combined total value = 12,777,843,750

Strike  285  has a total call value of 8,335,031,250  versus a total put value of  5,167,968,750 Combined total value = 13,503,000,000

Strike  287.5  has a total call value of 11,286,843,750  versus a total put value of  3,854,812,500 Combined total value = 15,141,656,250

Strike  290  has a total call value of 14,435,531,250  versus a total put value of  2,712,937,500 Combined total value = 17,148,468,750

Strike  292.5  has a total call value of 19,077,843,750  versus a total put value of  1,958,250,000 Combined total value = 21,036,093,750

Strike  295  has a total call value of 24,018,750,000  versus a total put value of  1,314,468,750 Combined total value = 25,333,218,750

Strike  297.5  has a total call value of 30,144,843,750  versus a total put value of  864,937,500 Combined total value = 31,009,781,250

Strike  300  has a total call value of 36,664,031,250  versus a total put value of  574,218,750 Combined total value = 37,238,250,000

Strike  302.5  has a total call value of 45,886,968,750  versus a total put value of  439,687,500 Combined total value = 46,326,656,250

Strike  305  has a total call value of 55,262,156,250  versus a total put value of  335,343,750 Combined total value = 55,597,500,000

Strike  307.5  has a total call value of 64,983,843,750  versus a total put value of  244,781,250 Combined total value = 65,228,625,000

Strike  310  has a total call value of 74,787,562,500  versus a total put value of  165,375,000 Combined total value = 74,952,937,500

Strike  312.5  has a total call value of 85,116,281,250  versus a total put value of  124,031,250 Combined total value = 85,240,312,500

Strike  315  has a total call value of 95,498,156,250  versus a total put value of  85,312,500 Combined total value = 95,583,468,750

Strike  317.5  has a total call value of 106,102,500,000  versus a total put value of  46,593,750 Combined total value = 106,149,093,750

Strike  320  has a total call value of 116,756,718,750  versus a total put value of  7,875,000 Combined total value = 116,764,593,750

Strike  322.5  has a total call value of 128,227,968,750  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 128,227,968,750

Strike  325  has a total call value of 139,739,906,250  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 139,739,906,250

Strike  327.5  has a total call value of 151,571,437,500  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 151,571,437,500

Max-Pain Table for Stocks
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Max Pain Table (Stocks)
Symbol Symbol Ltp Max Pain
360ONE 1135.6 1140
ABB 5207.5 5200
ABCAPITAL 349.35 350
ADANIENSOL 988.95 990
ADANIENT 2240.1 2300
ADANIGREEN 1028.3 1020
ADANIPORTS 1486.8 1500
ALKEM 5638.5 5700
AMBER 6649 6800
AMBUJACEM 544 555
ANGELONE 2507.9 2600
APLAPOLLO 1743.6 1740
APOLLOHOSP 6974 7150
ASHOKLEY 165.54 160
ASIANPAINT 2778.8 2800
ASTRAL 1435.3 1460
AUBANK 995.7 960
AUROPHARMA 1189.6 1200
AXISBANK 1229.8 1240
BAJAJ-AUTO 8928 9000
BAJAJFINSV 2022.6 2060
BAJFINANCE 1000 1020
BANDHANBNK 148.88 150
BANKBARODA 286.75 290
BANKINDIA 142.4 143
BDL 1333.2 1400
BEL 385.9 400
BHARATFORG 1410 1400
BHARTIARTL 2101.9 2100
BHEL 276.7 280
BIOCON 388.4 390
BLUESTARCO 1822.5 1780
BOSCHLTD 36020 36500
BPCL 367 365
BRITANNIA 6091 6000
BSE 2656 2700
CAMS 745.1 780
CANBK 150.32 150
CDSL 1483.5 1560
CGPOWER 678.3 680
CHOLAFIN 1687.2 1700
CIPLA 1494.2 1520
COALINDIA 384 384.75
COFORGE 1851.6 1840
COLPAL 2112.5 2180
CONCOR 497.65 520
CROMPTON 251.1 265
CUMMINSIND 4513 4500
CYIENT 1138.3 1160
DABUR 494.8 500
DALBHARAT 2062 2040
DELHIVERY 401.2 410
DIVISLAB 6317.5 6400
DIXON 13317 13750
DLF 682.05 710
DMART 3818.1 3900
DRREDDY 1278.1 1270
EICHERMOT 7154.5 7150
ETERNAL 285.35 295
EXIDEIND 362.45 375
FEDERALBNK 264.3 260
FORTIS 874.9 890
GAIL 169.17 175
GLENMARK 1953.7 1940
GMRAIRPORT 101.93 102
GODREJCP 1175.5 1160
GODREJPROP 2025.3 2080
GRASIM 2802 2800
HAL 4242 4500
HAVELLS 1399.9 1440
HCLTECH 1650.9 1660
HDFCAMC 2559 2620
HDFCBANK 983.8 1000
HDFCLIFE 751.65 770
HEROMOTOCO 5805.5 6000
HFCL 64.86 68
HINDALCO 847.15 820
HINDPETRO 468.5 460
HINDUNILVR 2270.5 2300
HINDZINC 582.2 550
HUDCO 209.01 220
ICICIBANK 1351 1370
ICICIGI 1934.7 1980
ICICIPRULI 632.45 630
IDEA 11.31 11
IDFCFIRSTB 83.84 82
IEX 141.25 145
IIFL 568.95 560
INDHOTEL 719.05 730
INDIANB 777.05 820
INDIGO 4974.5 5000
INDUSINDBK 835.8 850
INDUSTOWER 408.25 410
INFY 1600.7 1600
INOXWIND 126.57 130
IOC 168.33 166
IRCTC 668.6 690
IREDA 132.47 140
IRFC 111.54 116
ITC 400 405
JINDALSTEL 1006.5 1030
JIOFIN 293.6 305
JSWENERGY 481.3 490
JSWSTEEL 1085.1 1130
JUBLFOOD 553.35 580
KALYANKJIL 474.6 480
KAYNES 4184.5 4400
KEI 4100 4100
KFINTECH 1035.8 1060
KOTAKBANK 2169.8 2160
KPITTECH 1171.1 1200
LAURUSLABS 1010 1000
LICHSGFIN 526.35 550
LICI 846.8 870
LODHA 1068.5 1100
LT 4059.6 4040
LTF 302.9 302.5
LTIM 6246 6150
LUPIN 2116.5 2080
M&M 3604.4 3650
MANAPPURAM 284.95 280
MANKIND 2098.5 2200
MARICO 739.15 740
MARUTI 16410 16300
MAXHEALTH 1040.6 1100
MAZDOCK 2382.8 2500
MCX 10106 10100
MFSL 1648.5 1680
MOTHERSON 119.94 116
MPHASIS 2866 2900
MUTHOOTFIN 3800.5 3750
NATIONALUM 279.5 270
NAUKRI 1347.7 1360
NBCC 110.55 112
NCC 156.6 165
NESTLEIND 1229.6 1240
NHPC 75.73 78
NMDC 77.5 77
NTPC 320.6 325
NUVAMA 7248.5 7200
NYKAA 244.8 255
OBEROIRLTY 1625.6 1640
OFSS 7770 8000
OIL 402 410
ONGC 232.29 237.5
PAGEIND 36195 37000
PATANJALI 531.5 540
PAYTM 1270.7 1300
PERSISTENT 6289.5 6300
PETRONET 268.9 278
PFC 336.45 355
PGEL 566.5 560
PHOENIXLTD 1788.5 1740
PIDILITIND 1449.7 1480
PIIND 3211.2 3350
PNB 119.23 120
PNBHOUSING 905.1 910
POLICYBZR 1794.2 1840
POLYCAB 7105 7200
POWERGRID 262.5 270
POWERINDIA 19265 19500
PPLPHARMA 169.83 180
PRESTIGE 1612.2 1660
RBLBANK 297.45 310
RECLTD 334.15 350
RELIANCE 1541.8 1540
RVNL 308.1 315
SAIL 129.62 132
SAMMAANCAP 152.21 155
SBICARD 833.9 870
SBILIFE 2001.6 2020
SBIN 976 970
SHREECEM 26030 26500
SHRIRAMFIN 865 850
SIEMENS 3146.5 3200
SOLARINDS 11920 12500
SONACOMS 489.9 500
SRF 3016 2950
SUNPHARMA 1782.5 1800
SUPREMEIND 3333.2 3400
SUZLON 52.17 54
SYNGENE 652.5 650
TATACONSUM 1181.9 1170
TATAELXSI 4993.5 5100
TATAMOTORS 0 320
TATAPOWER 380.2 390
TATASTEEL 169.96 170
TATATECH 645.85 670
TCS 3218.5 3200
TECHM 1578.2 1540
TIINDIA 2626.4 2700
TITAGARH 781.8 800
TITAN 3906 3880
TMPV 347.35 360
TORNTPHARM 3742.3 3750
TORNTPOWER 1288 1300
TRENT 4062.7 4200
TVSMOTOR 3643 3600
ULTRACEMCO 11523 11700
UNIONBANK 153.4 155
UNITDSPR 1442.5 1440
UNOMINDA 1246.9 1280
UPL 745.95 750
VBL 478.6 470
VEDL 573.05 550
VOLTAS 1384.1 1380
WIPRO 260.75 255
YESBANK 21.59 22
ZYDUSLIFE 920.05 930

Note:
Stock LTP > Max Pain Bearish Trend
Stock LTP < Max Pain Bullish Trend
Frequently Asked Questions

Max Pain, also known as the max pain price, is the strike price at which the maximum number of option contracts (both puts and calls) would expire worthless, causing the largest financial losses for option holders at expiration. This price point represents the level where option writers would experience the least payout obligation.

The max pain theory suggests that as expiration approaches, market makers and option writers may attempt to influence the stock price toward this level to minimize their payout obligations, making it a significant reference point for traders analyzing option expiration dynamics.

Max Pain is calculated by determining the total dollar value of in-the-money options at each strike price. Here's the step-by-step process:

  1. For each strike price: Calculate the difference between the current stock price and the strike price.
  2. Multiply by Open Interest: Multiply this difference by the open interest (number of contracts) at that strike for both call and put options.
  3. Sum the values: Add together the dollar value for put options and call options at each strike price.
  4. Repeat for all strikes: Perform this calculation for every available strike price in the option chain.
  5. Identify the maximum: The strike price with the highest combined dollar value is the Max Pain price.

This calculation helps identify the price level where option writers would face the maximum financial loss if the stock closes at that price on expiration day.

Traders can incorporate Max Pain analysis into their trading strategy in several ways:

  • Expiration Day Trading: As option expiration approaches, traders can use Max Pain as a potential support or resistance level, as market makers may attempt to push the price toward this level.
  • Option Selection: Understanding Max Pain helps traders choose strike prices that are less likely to be manipulated, potentially improving their option trade outcomes.
  • Risk Management: If a stock is trading far from Max Pain before expiration, traders can anticipate potential price movement toward this level and adjust their positions accordingly.
  • Market Sentiment Indicator: Comparing the current stock price to Max Pain can provide insights into market sentiment and potential price direction near expiration.
  • Hedging Strategy: Option writers can use Max Pain to identify strike prices where they might face the least payout risk, helping them structure more efficient hedging strategies.

Max Pain provides insights into potential stock price behavior, especially near option expiration:

  • Price Magnet Effect: If the stock price is significantly above or below Max Pain before expiration, there may be a tendency for the price to move toward Max Pain as expiration approaches, as option writers hedge their positions.
  • Support/Resistance Level: Max Pain can act as a psychological and technical support or resistance level, especially on expiration day, as it represents the price where maximum option value would be lost.
  • Volatility Indicator: A large gap between current price and Max Pain may indicate higher potential volatility or price movement as expiration nears.
  • Market Maker Activity: Significant open interest concentration around Max Pain suggests where market makers might have the most incentive to influence price movement through their hedging activities.

Note: Max Pain is a theoretical concept and should be used in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools, as it does not guarantee price movement.

Max Pain is a dynamic value that changes continuously based on several factors:

  • Open Interest Changes: As traders open and close option positions, the open interest at different strike prices changes, which directly affects the Max Pain calculation.
  • Stock Price Movement: As the underlying stock price moves, different strike prices become in-the-money or out-of-the-money, altering the dollar value calculations.
  • Time Decay: As expiration approaches, the time value of options decreases, but the intrinsic value calculations for Max Pain continue to evolve with price movements.
  • New Option Contracts: When new strike prices are added or when significant new positions are opened, Max Pain may shift to reflect the new distribution of open interest.

For accurate Max Pain analysis, traders should monitor it regularly, especially in the days leading up to expiration, as it can shift significantly as market conditions and option positions change.

Max Pain and Spot Price are two distinct concepts that serve different purposes in options trading:

  • Spot Price (Current Market Price): This is the current trading price of the underlying stock or index in the market. It represents the real-time value at which the asset can be bought or sold immediately.
  • Max Pain Price: This is a calculated theoretical price level based on option open interest data. It represents the strike price where option writers would face minimum payout obligations, not necessarily where the stock is currently trading.

The relationship between these two prices is crucial: when the spot price is far from Max Pain, traders may anticipate potential price movement toward Max Pain as expiration approaches. However, this is not guaranteed, and many other factors influence stock price movement.

No, Max Pain is not always accurate and should not be used as the sole indicator for predicting stock price movement. Here's why:

  • Market Forces: Strong fundamental news, earnings reports, or significant market events can override the Max Pain effect and drive prices in unexpected directions.
  • Institutional Activity: Large institutional trades, algorithmic trading, and other market participants may have different objectives than minimizing option payouts.
  • Limited Influence: While market makers may attempt to influence price toward Max Pain, their ability to do so is limited, especially in highly liquid stocks with strong directional momentum.
  • Multiple Expirations: Stocks often have options expiring on different dates (weekly, monthly), which means multiple Max Pain levels may exist simultaneously, reducing the predictive power of any single level.
  • Statistical Tool: Max Pain is best viewed as a statistical tool that provides context about option market dynamics rather than a guaranteed price target.

Traders should use Max Pain as one of many tools in their analysis, combining it with technical analysis, fundamental analysis, and market sentiment indicators for more comprehensive decision-making.

Max Pain becomes increasingly relevant as option expiration approaches:

  • Last Trading Week: Max Pain analysis is most useful during the final week before expiration, when option writers are actively hedging and the "pinning effect" (price movement toward Max Pain) is most likely to occur.
  • Expiration Day: On the day of expiration, Max Pain can serve as a key reference level, as market makers may attempt to keep the stock price near this level to minimize their payout obligations.
  • High Open Interest: Max Pain is more reliable when there is significant open interest concentrated around specific strike prices, as this indicates where option writers have the most exposure.
  • Low Volatility Periods: During periods of low market volatility, Max Pain may have a stronger influence, as there are fewer competing forces driving price movement.
  • Monthly Expirations: Monthly option expirations (typically the third Friday) often show stronger Max Pain effects compared to weekly expirations, due to higher open interest and more significant market maker involvement.

While Max Pain can be calculated at any time, its predictive value and practical application increase significantly as expiration approaches, making it particularly useful for short-term trading strategies focused on expiration week dynamics.