What is Put-Call Ratio (PCR) and how do I interpret it?

PCR is the ratio of total Put Open Interest to Call Open Interest. High PCR (>1.2) indicates bullish sentiment as more puts provide support. Low PCR (<0.8) indicates bearish sentiment as more calls provide resistance. Neutral PCR (0.8-1.2) shows balanced market sentiment.

What is COI PCR and how is it different from regular PCR?

COI PCR (Change in OI PCR) measures the ratio of intraday Put OI change to Call OI change. Unlike regular PCR which uses total accumulated OI, COI PCR uses only today's changes, making it more responsive and valuable for intraday traders.

What is COI Strength and how do I use it?

COI Strength = (PE COI - CE COI) / (|PE COI| + |CE COI|). This normalized indicator measures directional bias on a scale from -1 to +1. Values > 0.3 indicate bullish sentiment, < -0.3 indicate bearish sentiment, and -0.3 to 0.3 indicate neutral activity.

How often does PCR data update?

PCR data updates based on the selected interval. 1 Minute interval provides real-time intraday tracking with updates every minute during market hours. 1 Day interval shows end-of-day PCR values for historical analysis.

What do negative PCR values mean?

Negative PCR occurs when Call OI Change is negative while Put OI is also negative, or vice versa. Common scenarios include: PE > 0 and CE 0 (strong bearish), or both negative (neutral, low conviction). Use COI Strength for clearer signals in these cases.

How do I use PCR with price action?

Combine PCR with price for better signals. Use divergence trading when price and PCR move opposite. Look for confirmation when price and PCR align. Watch for extreme COI Strength values at support/resistance for reversal signals. Monitor sudden COI Strength shifts as they often precede intraday trend changes.

BANKINDIA

Q: What is COI PCR and how is it different from regular PCR?

COI PCR (Change in OI PCR) measures the ratio of intraday Put OI change to Call OI change. Unlike regular PCR which uses total accumulated OI, COI PCR uses only today's changes, making it more responsive and valuable for intraday traders.

Q: What is COI Strength and how do I use it?

COI Strength = (PE COI - CE COI) / (|PE COI| + |CE COI|). This normalized indicator measures directional bias on a scale from -1 to +1. Values > 0.3 indicate bullish sentiment, < -0.3 indicate bearish sentiment, and -0.3 to 0.3 indicate neutral activity.

Q: How often does PCR data update?

PCR data updates based on the selected interval. 1 Minute interval provides real-time intraday tracking with updates every minute during market hours. 1 Day interval shows end-of-day PCR values for historical analysis.

Q: What do negative PCR values mean?

Negative PCR occurs when Call OI Change is negative while Put OI is also negative, or vice versa. Common scenarios include: PE > 0 and CE 0 (strong bearish), or both negative (neutral, low conviction). Use COI Strength for clearer signals in these cases.

Bank Of India

140.34 -1.43 (-1.01%)

L: 140.2 H: 142

Put-Call Ratio - BANKINDIA

16 Dec 2025 11:12 AM IST

Live

Expiry

Put OI

3,353

Call OI

4,679

PCR

0.72

Put OI Chg

29

Call OI Chg

56

COI PCR

0.52

COI Strength

-0.32

Interval

On 9:30 BANKINDIA was trading at 140.84 with pcr value 0.72

On 9:45 BANKINDIA was trading at 141.45 with pcr value 0.72

On 10:00 BANKINDIA was trading at 140.9 with pcr value 0.72

On 10:15 BANKINDIA was trading at 140.69 with pcr value 0.71

On 10:30 BANKINDIA was trading at 140.67 with pcr value 0.72

On 10:45 BANKINDIA was trading at 140.78 with pcr value 0.72

On 11:00 BANKINDIA was trading at 140.8 with pcr value 0.72

On 11:13 BANKINDIA was trading at 140.33 with pcr value 0.72

Put-Call-Ratio Table

PCR Table Expiry

Note:- click on symbol to see more detailed view

	PCR OI			COI PCR
Symbol	Put	Call	Ratio	Put	Call	Ratio
360ONE	2,060	3,239	0.64	-15	-41	0.37
ABB	5,396	6,705	0.80	-95	10	-9.50
ABCAPITAL	4,873	7,587	0.64	-43	-170	0.25
ADANIENSOL	3,542	5,324	0.67	-125	-13	9.62
ADANIENT	26,636	44,311	0.60	-558	895	-0.62
ADANIGREEN	10,974	19,112	0.57	-74	103	-0.72
ADANIPORTS	9,226	17,889	0.52	27	265	0.10
ALKEM	1,228	1,716	0.72	62	-2	-31.00
AMBER	7,123	10,588	0.67	-2	56	-0.04
AMBUJACEM	8,806	10,629	0.83	-380	130	-2.92
ANGELONE	7,685	17,627	0.44	-43	134	-0.32
APLAPOLLO	2,437	2,856	0.85	-57	19	-3.00
APOLLOHOSP	7,771	15,855	0.49	214	803	0.27
ASHOKLEY	12,286	13,493	0.91	512	1,036	0.49
ASIANPAINT	17,488	34,122	0.51	139	-529	-0.26
ASTRAL	4,639	8,170	0.57	533	430	1.24
AUBANK	6,460	7,602	0.85	-174	-2	87.00
AUROPHARMA	4,446	10,254	0.43	-200	125	-1.60
AXISBANK	19,702	45,875	0.43	5,345	16,603	0.32
BAJAJ-AUTO	14,745	28,764	0.51	366	1,075	0.34
BAJAJFINSV	13,504	19,541	0.69	145	421	0.34
BAJFINANCE	22,676	39,022	0.58	146	921	0.16
BANDHANBNK	7,666	11,443	0.67	-2	-5	0.40
BANKBARODA	12,215	16,888	0.72	98	774	0.13
BANKINDIA	3,353	4,679	0.72	29	56	0.52
BDL	8,641	19,959	0.43	1,103	2,000	0.55
BEL	26,789	61,460	0.44	218	1,751	0.12
BHARATFORG	4,225	6,969	0.61	55	153	0.36
BHARTIARTL	20,068	41,453	0.48	1,203	862	1.40
BHEL	9,101	18,122	0.50	-55	598	-0.09
BIOCON	6,462	12,749	0.51	66	225	0.29
BLUESTARCO	1,339	1,793	0.75	-44	79	-0.56
BOSCHLTD	1,600	3,201	0.50	57	194	0.29
BPCL	5,673	8,915	0.64	43	857	0.05
BRITANNIA	7,191	9,373	0.77	1,374	1,737	0.79
BSE	18,217	37,266	0.49	130	3,524	0.04
CAMS	4,361	7,560	0.58	-27	142	-0.19
CANBK	12,136	15,972	0.76	100	344	0.29
CDSL	9,611	21,793	0.44	-10	178	-0.06
CGPOWER	4,741	8,924	0.53	-25	48	-0.52
CHOLAFIN	3,629	5,534	0.66	4	235	0.02
CIPLA	10,067	15,048	0.67	39	290	0.13
COALINDIA	12,488	13,403	0.93	-118	381	-0.31
COFORGE	8,822	21,269	0.41	140	-86	-1.63
COLPAL	6,425	10,299	0.62	-1	867	-0.00
CONCOR	7,715	10,007	0.77	13	165	0.08
CROMPTON	6,387	11,752	0.54	-13	38	-0.34
CUMMINSIND	3,617	4,476	0.81	93	90	1.03
CYIENT	1,987	2,924	0.68	-4	2	-2.00
DABUR	5,554	11,092	0.50	334	745	0.45
DALBHARAT	2,932	4,447	0.66	-177	158	-1.12
DELHIVERY	3,892	6,050	0.64	58	281	0.21
DIVISLAB	6,561	9,148	0.72	19	62	0.31
DIXON	37,014	62,981	0.59	-278	3,643	-0.08
DLF	16,754	26,125	0.64	91	440	0.21
DMART	7,957	15,065	0.53	838	2,201	0.38
DRREDDY	5,456	10,861	0.50	-135	22	-6.14
EICHERMOT	11,326	16,168	0.70	206	214	0.96
ETERNAL	17,985	35,055	0.51	376	6,708	0.06
EXIDEIND	4,050	5,721	0.71	41	172	0.24
FEDERALBNK	8,511	8,140	1.05	-266	281	-0.95
FORTIS	3,651	9,294	0.39	47	-143	-0.33
GAIL	13,404	20,694	0.65	-64	101	-0.63
GLENMARK	7,904	10,666	0.74	53	233	0.23
GMRAIRPORT	10,994	18,987	0.58	29	551	0.05
GODREJCP	4,454	6,099	0.73	1,361	2,114	0.64
GODREJPROP	6,632	11,302	0.59	-6	339	-0.02
GRASIM	9,599	8,428	1.14	44	-130	-0.34
HAL	27,863	56,228	0.50	92	3,406	0.03
HAVELLS	3,575	4,692	0.76	7	-12	-0.58
HCLTECH	11,310	19,727	0.57	-190	439	-0.43
HDFCAMC	4,555	6,016	0.76	234	321	0.73
HDFCBANK	42,502	63,766	0.67	1,163	43	27.05
HDFCLIFE	7,854	17,510	0.45	229	33	6.94
HEROMOTOCO	13,130	18,336	0.72	375	86	4.36
HFCL	4,941	12,256	0.40	36	-132	-0.27
HINDALCO	16,033	21,133	0.76	-911	-185	4.92
HINDPETRO	3,948	6,577	0.60	-83	178	-0.47
HINDUNILVR	10,459	20,066	0.52	-238	-83	2.87
HINDZINC	24,829	35,596	0.70	-889	629	-1.41
HUDCO	6,284	14,272	0.44	19	142	0.13
ICICIBANK	31,949	50,599	0.63	788	703	1.12
ICICIGI	3,174	5,605	0.57	11	68	0.16
ICICIPRULI	2,462	4,900	0.50	50	315	0.16
IDEA	15,380	26,478	0.58	276	-412	-0.67
IDFCFIRSTB	9,810	12,512	0.78	-174	-97	1.79
IEX	8,394	11,805	0.71	-50	-103	0.49
IIFL	2,637	4,626	0.57	11	429	0.03
INDHOTEL	5,779	8,941	0.65	64	489	0.13
INDIANB	4,828	12,013	0.40	62	643	0.10
INDIGO	53,091	1,12,402	0.47	263	-374	-0.70
INDUSINDBK	12,483	18,389	0.68	106	667	0.16
INDUSTOWER	8,849	15,760	0.56	-69	-56	1.23
INFY	38,758	61,832	0.63	-1,783	762	-2.34
INOXWIND	7,159	13,986	0.51	-74	126	-0.59
IOC	7,353	12,374	0.59	602	1,182	0.51
IRCTC	7,328	11,161	0.66	95	96	0.99
IREDA	4,975	10,442	0.48	61	130	0.47
IRFC	4,517	9,330	0.48	46	174	0.26
ITC	24,384	34,176	0.71	-533	-57	9.35
JINDALSTEL	5,540	8,689	0.64	99	660	0.15
JIOFIN	18,026	25,313	0.71	-124	668	-0.19
JSWENERGY	10,588	15,454	0.69	-446	57	-7.82
JSWSTEEL	14,215	27,833	0.51	-105	694	-0.15
JUBLFOOD	6,365	8,902	0.72	381	833	0.46
KALYANKJIL	4,758	9,197	0.52	19	476	0.04
KAYNES	31,394	78,178	0.40	477	931	0.51
KEI	2,132	3,450	0.62	-107	-40	2.67
KFINTECH	4,220	6,882	0.61	157	127	1.24
KOTAKBANK	18,601	21,015	0.89	157	231	0.68
KPITTECH	3,445	6,193	0.56	86	637	0.14
LAURUSLABS	5,277	9,934	0.53	52	393	0.13
LICHSGFIN	7,581	10,063	0.75	-18	130	-0.14
LICI	6,602	12,204	0.54	114	444	0.26
LODHA	4,406	10,317	0.43	-204	342	-0.60
LT	18,663	32,553	0.57	-604	169	-3.57
LTF	5,042	8,144	0.62	16	63	0.25
LTIM	4,428	5,591	0.79	-39	-60	0.65
LUPIN	5,133	6,762	0.76	20	201	0.10
M&M	17,851	33,385	0.53	426	-294	-1.45
MANAPPURAM	3,801	5,379	0.71	-62	-67	0.93
MANKIND	2,353	4,712	0.50	-4	232	-0.02
MARICO	3,310	4,941	0.67	591	725	0.82
MARUTI	31,076	31,256	0.99	-571	-354	1.61
MAXHEALTH	5,109	10,156	0.50	32	305	0.10
MAZDOCK	10,170	22,150	0.46	198	831	0.24
MCX	14,884	22,826	0.65	233	703	0.33
MFSL	2,499	4,335	0.58	117	247	0.47
MOTHERSON	7,586	9,297	0.82	-9	-81	0.11
MPHASIS	3,530	4,887	0.72	-204	94	-2.17
MUTHOOTFIN	6,431	12,101	0.53	88	109	0.81
NATIONALUM	6,704	7,944	0.84	-222	-38	5.84
NAUKRI	5,964	7,327	0.81	73	205	0.36
NBCC	3,239	6,720	0.48	-216	70	-3.09
NCC	3,837	8,781	0.44	56	89	0.63
NESTLEIND	4,349	13,631	0.32	207	-171	-1.21
NHPC	3,231	6,960	0.46	33	175	0.19
NMDC	10,131	12,785	0.79	-284	-49	5.79
NTPC	14,087	22,408	0.63	-528	348	-1.52
NUVAMA	2,127	4,061	0.52	29	11	2.64
NYKAA	2,603	6,809	0.38	46	274	0.17
OBEROIRLTY	3,511	5,644	0.62	-73	-55	1.33
OFSS	7,230	9,401	0.77	-585	398	-1.47
OIL	2,476	4,408	0.56	48	77	0.62
ONGC	11,138	25,998	0.43	-414	126	-3.29
PAGEIND	3,444	7,592	0.45	-25	126	-0.20
PATANJALI	3,911	8,672	0.45	56	46	1.22
PAYTM	7,534	11,994	0.63	-122	150	-0.81
PERSISTENT	6,511	10,635	0.61	-103	201	-0.51
PETRONET	8,634	8,446	1.02	4	79	0.05
PFC	20,764	35,600	0.58	173	1,648	0.10
PGEL	7,928	12,485	0.64	-95	556	-0.17
PHOENIXLTD	1,682	3,362	0.50	-128	4	-32.00
PIDILITIND	2,074	2,688	0.77	84	57	1.47
PIIND	3,654	5,935	0.62	15	-20	-0.75
PNB	11,520	22,078	0.52	114	444	0.26
PNBHOUSING	7,306	11,678	0.63	-88	-310	0.28
POLICYBZR	6,120	8,249	0.74	1,110	1,680	0.66
POLYCAB	4,127	6,005	0.69	52	310	0.17
POWERGRID	10,899	17,464	0.62	31	231	0.13
POWERINDIA	4,157	10,788	0.39	-45	69	-0.65
PPLPHARMA	2,804	7,181	0.39	42	264	0.16
PRESTIGE	2,704	4,028	0.67	9	161	0.06
RBLBANK	4,806	7,652	0.63	138	280	0.49
RECLTD	21,751	34,045	0.64	64	890	0.07
RELIANCE	49,082	98,407	0.50	-1,074	3,187	-0.34
RVNL	6,319	12,102	0.52	-30	284	-0.11
SAIL	5,816	10,479	0.56	-13	385	-0.03
SAMMAANCAP	6,457	12,004	0.54	221	240	0.92
SBICARD	4,712	7,409	0.64	169	679	0.25
SBILIFE	6,381	11,812	0.54	246	122	2.02
SBIN	40,237	66,210	0.61	-39	1,495	-0.03
SHREECEM	2,217	4,069	0.54	281	624	0.45
SHRIRAMFIN	12,766	21,307	0.60	239	230	1.04
SIEMENS	9,424	17,946	0.53	-210	157	-1.34
SOLARINDS	3,898	10,228	0.38	54	570	0.09
SONACOMS	2,579	5,753	0.45	-15	156	-0.10
SRF	7,117	9,778	0.73	360	940	0.38
SUNPHARMA	6,310	19,354	0.33	-645	-531	1.21
SUPREMEIND	5,143	8,804	0.58	1,337	1,097	1.22
SUZLON	10,380	23,615	0.44	48	166	0.29
SYNGENE	1,504	2,759	0.55	-62	-46	1.35
TATACONSUM	5,181	10,668	0.49	318	961	0.33
TATAELXSI	5,532	14,743	0.38	-67	300	-0.22
TATAMOTORS	0	0	0.00	6	-117	-0.05
TATAPOWER	19,426	26,687	0.73	-72	555	-0.13
TATASTEEL	15,763	26,429	0.60	-607	421	-1.44
TATATECH	4,649	7,454	0.62	45	29	1.55
TCS	37,317	49,322	0.76	-1,107	1,252	-0.88
TECHM	7,334	9,755	0.75	-72	178	-0.40
TIINDIA	4,684	7,679	0.61	-49	161	-0.30
TITAGARH	2,625	5,089	0.52	57	77	0.74
TITAN	12,452	21,773	0.57	415	1,138	0.36
TMPV	40,491	87,833	0.46	397	396	1.00
TORNTPHARM	1,164	2,604	0.45	37	144	0.26
TORNTPOWER	2,053	2,963	0.69	-22	173	-0.13
TRENT	26,794	50,539	0.53	273	1,463	0.19
TVSMOTOR	9,614	9,618	1.00	226	93	2.43
ULTRACEMCO	11,291	17,713	0.64	-218	503	-0.43
UNIONBANK	5,665	8,286	0.68	-14	40	-0.35
UNITDSPR	6,506	8,525	0.76	-24	-50	0.48
UNOMINDA	2,819	5,142	0.55	147	154	0.95
UPL	4,721	6,785	0.70	-110	150	-0.73
VBL	10,075	23,198	0.43	304	432	0.70
VEDL	30,115	36,348	0.83	1,766	2,618	0.67
VOLTAS	6,391	7,308	0.87	-128	-231	0.55
WIPRO	10,834	13,866	0.78	-150	-51	2.94
YESBANK	6,429	13,170	0.49	13	144	0.09
ZYDUSLIFE	3,352	4,797	0.70	59	340	0.17

Understanding PCR & COI Metrics

PCR (Put-Call Ratio)

PCR = Put OI / Call OI

> 1.2

Bullish

More puts than calls, potential support

0.8 - 1.2

Neutral

Balanced market sentiment

< 0.8

Bearish

More calls than puts, potential resistance

COI Strength

COI Strength = (PE COI - CE COI) / (|PE| + |CE|)

> 0.3

Bullish

Strong put buildup dominance

-0.3 to 0.3

Neutral

Balanced intraday activity

< -0.3

Bearish

Strong call buildup dominance

Frequently Asked Questions

PCR is the ratio of total Put Open Interest to Call Open Interest. It's a contrarian indicator of market sentiment:

High PCR (>1.2): More traders are holding puts, expecting a decline. However, this often acts as support (bullish) as market makers hedge by buying the underlying.
Low PCR (<0.8): More traders are holding calls, expecting a rise. This often acts as resistance (bearish) as market makers hedge by selling the underlying.
Neutral PCR (0.8-1.2): Balanced sentiment with no strong directional bias.

Remember: PCR is contrarian - extreme readings often signal reversals rather than continuation.

COI PCR (Change in OI PCR) measures the ratio of intraday Put OI change to Call OI change, making it more responsive than total OI PCR.

Key Differences:

Regular PCR: Uses total accumulated Open Interest. Shows overall market positioning but changes slowly.
COI PCR: Uses only today's OI changes. Captures fresh positioning and provides timely intraday signals.

Use Case: COI PCR helps identify intraday sentiment shifts before they reflect in total PCR, making it valuable for day traders and short-term positions.

COI Strength = (PE COI - CE COI) / (|PE COI| + |CE COI|)

This normalized indicator measures the directional bias of intraday Open Interest changes on a scale from -1 to +1:

> 0.3 (Bullish): Put side dominance - fresh put writing or buying suggests bullish positioning.
-0.3 to 0.3 (Neutral): Balanced activity on both sides - no clear directional conviction.
< -0.3 (Bearish): Call side dominance - fresh call writing or buying suggests bearish positioning.

Advantages over PCR:

Normalized scale (-1 to +1) makes comparison across symbols easier
Not affected by extreme ratios when one side is very small
Clearly shows which side has stronger intraday momentum

PCR data updates based on the selected interval:

1 Minute Interval: Updates every minute during market hours, providing real-time intraday tracking.
1 Day Interval: Shows end-of-day PCR values for historical analysis and trend identification.

Note: OI data comes from the exchange and may have a slight delay. Premium users get access to faster refresh rates and more granular intervals.

Negative PCR occurs when Call OI Change is negative (unwinding) while Put OI Change is also negative, or vice versa.

Common Scenarios:

PE > 0, CE < 0: Puts building, Calls unwinding → Strong bullish signal
PE < 0, CE > 0: Puts unwinding, Calls building → Strong bearish signal
Both negative: Both sides unwinding → Low conviction, neutral to ranging market

Tip: When PCR becomes negative or very large, use COI Strength instead - it handles these edge cases better and provides clearer directional signals.

Best Practices for Combining PCR with Price:

Divergence Trading: If price is falling but COI PCR shows put buildup (>1.2), it may signal a bounce. If price is rising but COI PCR shows call buildup (<0.8), it may signal resistance.
Confirmation: Use PCR to confirm price trends. Rising prices with increasing calls or falling prices with increasing puts suggests trend continuation.
Extremes: Very high COI Strength (>0.6 or <-0.6) combined with price at support/resistance can signal strong reversals.
Intraday Pivots: Watch for sudden COI Strength shifts (e.g., from +0.5 to -0.3) as they often precede intraday trend changes.

Remember: PCR is a sentiment indicator, not a timing tool. Always combine with technical analysis, support/resistance levels, and risk management.

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AMBUJACEM

ANGELONE

APLAPOLLO

APOLLOHOSP

ASHOKLEY

ASIANPAINT

ASTRAL

AUBANK

AUROPHARMA

AXISBANK

BAJAJ-AUTO

BAJAJFINSV

BAJFINANCE

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BANKEX

BANKINDIA

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BDL

BEL

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BHARTIARTL

BHEL

BIOCON

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BOSCHLTD

BPCL

BRITANNIA

BSE

CAMS

CANBK

CDSL

CGPOWER

CHOLAFIN

CIPLA

COALINDIA

COFORGE

COLPAL

CONCOR

COPPER

CROMPTON

CRUDEOIL

CRUDEOILM

CUMMINSIND

CYIENT

DABUR

DALBHARAT

DELHIVERY

DIVISLAB

DIXON

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