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Max Pain - ICICIPRULI
16 Dec 2025 02:25 PM IST
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Strike  500  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  24,605,462,500 Combined total value = 24,605,462,500

Strike  505  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  23,494,075,000 Combined total value = 23,494,075,000

Strike  510  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  22,382,687,500 Combined total value = 22,382,687,500

Strike  515  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  21,271,300,000 Combined total value = 21,271,300,000

Strike  520  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  20,159,912,500 Combined total value = 20,159,912,500

Strike  525  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  19,048,525,000 Combined total value = 19,048,525,000

Strike  530  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  17,937,137,500 Combined total value = 17,937,137,500

Strike  535  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  16,825,750,000 Combined total value = 16,825,750,000

Strike  540  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  15,714,362,500 Combined total value = 15,714,362,500

Strike  545  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  14,603,437,500 Combined total value = 14,603,437,500

Strike  550  has a total call value of 0  versus a total put value of  13,492,512,500 Combined total value = 13,492,512,500

Strike  555  has a total call value of 1,387,500  versus a total put value of  12,405,637,500 Combined total value = 12,407,025,000

Strike  560  has a total call value of 2,775,000  versus a total put value of  11,318,762,500 Combined total value = 11,321,537,500

Strike  565  has a total call value of 4,162,500  versus a total put value of  10,258,250,000 Combined total value = 10,262,412,500

Strike  570  has a total call value of 5,550,000  versus a total put value of  9,206,062,500 Combined total value = 9,211,612,500

Strike  575  has a total call value of 8,787,500  versus a total put value of  8,213,537,500 Combined total value = 8,222,325,000

Strike  580  has a total call value of 12,025,000  versus a total put value of  7,226,562,500 Combined total value = 7,238,587,500

Strike  585  has a total call value of 15,725,000  versus a total put value of  6,298,787,500 Combined total value = 6,314,512,500

Strike  590  has a total call value of 19,425,000  versus a total put value of  5,379,337,500 Combined total value = 5,398,762,500

Strike  595  has a total call value of 23,125,000  versus a total put value of  4,683,737,500 Combined total value = 4,706,862,500

Strike  600  has a total call value of 28,675,000  versus a total put value of  3,989,987,500 Combined total value = 4,018,662,500

Strike  605  has a total call value of 59,662,500  versus a total put value of  3,360,525,000 Combined total value = 3,420,187,500

Strike  610  has a total call value of 91,575,000  versus a total put value of  2,771,300,000 Combined total value = 2,862,875,000

Strike  615  has a total call value of 150,312,500  versus a total put value of  2,223,237,500 Combined total value = 2,373,550,000

Strike  620  has a total call value of 226,162,500  versus a total put value of  1,738,075,000 Combined total value = 1,964,237,500

Strike  625  has a total call value of 357,975,000  versus a total put value of  1,330,150,000 Combined total value = 1,688,125,000

Strike  630  has a total call value of 514,762,500  versus a total put value of  958,300,000 Combined total value = 1,473,062,500

Strike  635  has a total call value of 989,750,000  versus a total put value of  664,150,000 Combined total value = 1,653,900,000

Strike  640  has a total call value of 1,499,425,000  versus a total put value of  416,712,500 Combined total value = 1,916,137,500

Strike  645  has a total call value of 2,166,350,000  versus a total put value of  256,687,500 Combined total value = 2,423,037,500

Strike  650  has a total call value of 2,913,287,500  versus a total put value of  149,387,500 Combined total value = 3,062,675,000

Strike  655  has a total call value of 3,971,025,000  versus a total put value of  106,375,000 Combined total value = 4,077,400,000

Strike  660  has a total call value of 5,108,775,000  versus a total put value of  68,450,000 Combined total value = 5,177,225,000

Strike  665  has a total call value of 6,374,637,500  versus a total put value of  41,162,500 Combined total value = 6,415,800,000

Strike  670  has a total call value of 7,666,862,500  versus a total put value of  13,875,000 Combined total value = 7,680,737,500

Strike  675  has a total call value of 9,041,412,500  versus a total put value of  10,637,500 Combined total value = 9,052,050,000

Strike  680  has a total call value of 10,460,825,000  versus a total put value of  7,400,000 Combined total value = 10,468,225,000

Strike  685  has a total call value of 12,156,350,000  versus a total put value of  5,550,000 Combined total value = 12,161,900,000

Strike  690  has a total call value of 13,895,350,000  versus a total put value of  3,700,000 Combined total value = 13,899,050,000

Strike  695  has a total call value of 15,697,712,500  versus a total put value of  1,850,000 Combined total value = 15,699,562,500

Strike  700  has a total call value of 17,539,850,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 17,539,850,000

Strike  705  has a total call value of 19,634,512,500  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 19,634,512,500

Strike  710  has a total call value of 21,740,737,500  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 21,740,737,500

Strike  715  has a total call value of 23,903,850,000  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 23,903,850,000

Strike  720  has a total call value of 26,066,962,500  versus a total put value of  0 Combined total value = 26,066,962,500

Max-Pain Table for Stocks
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Max Pain Table (Stocks)
Symbol Symbol Ltp Max Pain
360ONE 1130.8 1140
ABB 5251.5 5200
ABCAPITAL 348.3 350
ADANIENSOL 996.6 990
ADANIENT 2241.2 2300
ADANIGREEN 1025.5 1020
ADANIPORTS 1500.7 1500
ALKEM 5664.5 5700
AMBER 6765.5 6800
AMBUJACEM 547.8 550
ANGELONE 2533.9 2600
APLAPOLLO 1729.2 1740
APOLLOHOSP 7042.5 7200
ASHOKLEY 167.7 160
ASIANPAINT 2784.8 2800
ASTRAL 1460.7 1460
AUBANK 980.85 960
AUROPHARMA 1181 1200
AXISBANK 1226.4 1240
BAJAJ-AUTO 8986 9000
BAJAJFINSV 2035.6 2060
BAJFINANCE 998.6 1020
BANDHANBNK 149.19 150
BANKBARODA 282.35 290
BANKINDIA 139.47 143
BDL 1352.7 1400
BEL 386.35 400
BHARATFORG 1415 1400
BHARTIARTL 2099.5 2100
BHEL 278.25 280
BIOCON 384.5 390
BLUESTARCO 1807.3 1780
BOSCHLTD 36155 36500
BPCL 365.2 362.5
BRITANNIA 6063.5 6000
BSE 2599 2700
CAMS 751 780
CANBK 147.23 148
CDSL 1500.5 1560
CGPOWER 669.8 680
CHOLAFIN 1715.2 1700
CIPLA 1498.4 1520
COALINDIA 380.65 384.75
COFORGE 1850.3 1840
COLPAL 2161 2180
CONCOR 499 520
CROMPTON 252.85 265
CUMMINSIND 4489.7 4500
CYIENT 1150.6 1160
DABUR 497.7 505
DALBHARAT 2066.4 2040
DELHIVERY 400.05 410
DIVISLAB 6290.5 6400
DIXON 13626 13750
DLF 690.2 720
DMART 3846.7 3900
DRREDDY 1279.9 1270
EICHERMOT 7075 7100
ETERNAL 287.45 295
EXIDEIND 366.1 375
FEDERALBNK 262.9 260
FORTIS 877.65 890
GAIL 167.73 175
GLENMARK 1967.4 1940
GMRAIRPORT 102.7 102
GODREJCP 1179.5 1160
GODREJPROP 2020.7 2080
GRASIM 2799.8 2800
HAL 4250 4500
HAVELLS 1411 1440
HCLTECH 1647.2 1660
HDFCAMC 2583.5 2625
HDFCBANK 994.5 1000
HDFCLIFE 767.35 770
HEROMOTOCO 5943 6050
HFCL 65.74 68
HINDALCO 832.7 820
HINDPETRO 462.85 460
HINDUNILVR 2281.8 2300
HINDZINC 567.6 540
HUDCO 210.8 220
ICICIBANK 1360.5 1380
ICICIGI 1949.3 1980
ICICIPRULI 639 630
IDEA 11.25 11
IDFCFIRSTB 83.3 81
IEX 140.39 145
IIFL 566.15 560
INDHOTEL 724.4 740
INDIANB 770.8 820
INDIGO 4965 5000
INDUSINDBK 843.75 850
INDUSTOWER 407.5 410
INFY 1590.1 1600
INOXWIND 125.86 130
IOC 166.99 165
IRCTC 669.5 690
IREDA 133.62 140
IRFC 112.12 117
ITC 402.15 405
JINDALSTEL 1008.7 1030
JIOFIN 295.45 305
JSWENERGY 477.15 490
JSWSTEEL 1085.5 1130
JUBLFOOD 561.6 580
KALYANKJIL 477.2 480
KAYNES 4189 4400
KEI 4150.6 4100
KFINTECH 1034.9 1060
KOTAKBANK 2183.7 2160
KPITTECH 1178.2 1200
LAURUSLABS 995.7 1000
LICHSGFIN 526.8 550
LICI 853.35 880
LODHA 1075.7 1120
LT 4057.6 4040
LTF 300.25 302.5
LTIM 6210 6150
LUPIN 2089.9 2080
M&M 3622.6 3650
MANAPPURAM 283.4 280
MANKIND 2110.1 2200
MARICO 738.15 730
MARUTI 16395 16300
MAXHEALTH 1079.1 1100
MAZDOCK 2412.6 2600
MCX 10144 10100
MFSL 1675.8 1700
MOTHERSON 119.75 116
MPHASIS 2853.3 2900
MUTHOOTFIN 3833.4 3750
NATIONALUM 275.1 270
NAUKRI 1346.8 1360
NBCC 111.62 113
NCC 158.2 167.5
NESTLEIND 1241.7 1240
NHPC 75.82 78
NMDC 76.86 77
NTPC 319.85 325
NUVAMA 7225.5 7200
NYKAA 245 255
OBEROIRLTY 1632.1 1660
OFSS 7855 8000
OIL 401.05 410
ONGC 230.99 240
PAGEIND 36290 37500
PATANJALI 533.65 545
PAYTM 1285 1300
PERSISTENT 6217.5 6200
PETRONET 264.4 277.5
PFC 335.7 355
PGEL 567.6 560
PHOENIXLTD 1779.3 1740
PIDILITIND 1471.5 1480
PIIND 3227.2 3350
PNB 116.93 120
PNBHOUSING 911.7 910
POLICYBZR 1822.4 1860
POLYCAB 7278.5 7300
POWERGRID 260.8 270
POWERINDIA 19215 19500
PPLPHARMA 169.25 180
PRESTIGE 1616.1 1660
RBLBANK 299 310
RECLTD 335.35 355
RELIANCE 1543.4 1540
RVNL 308.8 315
SAIL 128.63 132
SAMMAANCAP 146.56 155
SBICARD 848.6 870
SBILIFE 2042 2020
SBIN 963.05 965
SHREECEM 25970 26500
SHRIRAMFIN 850 850
SIEMENS 3151.7 3200
SOLARINDS 11923 12500
SONACOMS 485.2 500
SRF 3014.1 2950
SUNPHARMA 1785.4 1800
SUPREMEIND 3396.2 3400
SUZLON 52.5 54
SYNGENE 650.3 650
TATACONSUM 1168.9 1170
TATAELXSI 5004.5 5100
TATAMOTORS 0 320
TATAPOWER 378.8 390
TATASTEEL 169.47 170
TATATECH 650.1 680
TCS 3199.1 3200
TECHM 1572.7 1540
TIINDIA 2623.3 2700
TITAGARH 788.6 800
TITAN 3907 3860
TMPV 344.75 360
TORNTPHARM 3777.2 3800
TORNTPOWER 1293.1 1300
TRENT 4107 4200
TVSMOTOR 3619 3600
ULTRACEMCO 11572 11700
UNIONBANK 152.72 152.5
UNITDSPR 1447.5 1440
UNOMINDA 1257.3 1280
UPL 748.55 750
VBL 477.2 470
VEDL 548.45 535
VOLTAS 1391.8 1360
WIPRO 259.15 255
YESBANK 21.43 22
ZYDUSLIFE 917.05 930

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.