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.

MCX

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.

Multi Commodity Exchange

10301 +129.00 (1.27%)

L: 10181 H: 10365

Put-Call Ratio - MCX

19 Dec 2025 10:55 AM IST

Live

Expiry

Put OI

16,204

Call OI

22,820

PCR

0.71

Put OI Chg

1,454

Call OI Chg

509

COI PCR

2.86

COI Strength

0.48

Interval

On 9:30 MCX was trading at 10256 with pcr value 0.66

On 9:45 MCX was trading at 10338 with pcr value 0.7

On 10:00 MCX was trading at 10329 with pcr value 0.69

On 10:15 MCX was trading at 10320 with pcr value 0.7

On 10:30 MCX was trading at 10328 with pcr value 0.71

On 10:45 MCX was trading at 10309 with pcr value 0.71

On 10:56 MCX was trading at 10306 with pcr value 0.71

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	2,088	3,599	0.58	3	23	0.13
ABB	5,237	6,967	0.75	-101	-140	0.72
ABCAPITAL	4,612	8,042	0.57	-81	-63	1.29
ADANIENSOL	3,270	6,076	0.54	13	91	0.14
ADANIENT	26,882	45,663	0.59	300	1,943	0.15
ADANIGREEN	9,745	18,301	0.53	-4	-149	0.03
ADANIPORTS	9,296	18,881	0.49	79	252	0.31
ALKEM	1,298	2,095	0.62	63	26	2.42
AMBER	7,173	11,161	0.64	-95	165	-0.58
AMBUJACEM	8,298	11,489	0.72	-13	24	-0.54
ANGELONE	7,917	20,225	0.39	217	-443	-0.49
APLAPOLLO	2,414	2,940	0.82	183	337	0.54
APOLLOHOSP	9,037	18,448	0.49	172	154	1.12
ASHOKLEY	15,051	13,801	1.09	1,608	447	3.60
ASIANPAINT	16,845	34,147	0.49	203	-485	-0.42
ASTRAL	4,368	8,306	0.53	100	273	0.37
AUBANK	6,498	7,906	0.82	56	78	0.72
AUROPHARMA	5,256	11,622	0.45	512	1,494	0.34
AXISBANK	21,509	45,889	0.47	-227	-1,566	0.14
BAJAJ-AUTO	14,310	27,943	0.51	73	-572	-0.13
BAJAJFINSV	14,101	20,857	0.68	17	-396	-0.04
BAJFINANCE	22,645	38,092	0.59	-500	-1,678	0.30
BANDHANBNK	7,484	10,989	0.68	-138	-162	0.85
BANKBARODA	11,898	14,253	0.83	-24	-254	0.09
BANKINDIA	3,610	5,014	0.72	-14	11	-1.27
BDL	8,469	22,020	0.38	-47	345	-0.14
BEL	26,375	57,580	0.46	349	-1,842	-0.19
BHARATFORG	4,585	7,356	0.62	253	451	0.56
BHARTIARTL	19,020	41,068	0.46	399	2,012	0.20
BHEL	8,735	19,468	0.45	-60	332	-0.18
BIOCON	6,227	11,215	0.56	178	-535	-0.33
BLUESTARCO	1,992	1,964	1.01	233	112	2.08
BOSCHLTD	1,633	3,834	0.43	27	38	0.71
BPCL	5,495	9,347	0.59	80	-35	-2.29
BRITANNIA	6,220	9,933	0.63	44	-535	-0.08
BSE	17,243	32,924	0.52	235	813	0.29
CAMS	4,823	7,611	0.63	27	-253	-0.11
CANBK	12,400	15,732	0.79	264	634	0.42
CDSL	9,660	22,912	0.42	-48	35	-1.37
CGPOWER	4,499	10,614	0.42	-101	-61	1.66
CHOLAFIN	9,199	9,790	0.94	954	497	1.92
CIPLA	10,410	14,491	0.72	482	-543	-0.89
COALINDIA	13,309	13,112	1.02	245	65	3.77
COFORGE	9,216	20,518	0.45	399	847	0.47
COLPAL	7,837	12,706	0.62	-4	168	-0.02
CONCOR	7,798	10,270	0.76	45	91	0.49
CROMPTON	6,803	14,166	0.48	-60	709	-0.08
CUMMINSIND	3,875	6,696	0.58	32	312	0.10
CYIENT	2,344	3,649	0.64	-13	-29	0.45
DABUR	6,465	11,701	0.55	-28	61	-0.46
DALBHARAT	2,817	4,430	0.64	25	51	0.49
DELHIVERY	4,077	6,315	0.65	71	16	4.44
DIVISLAB	9,049	16,032	0.56	2,306	6,412	0.36
DIXON	35,760	70,628	0.51	476	3,999	0.12
DLF	16,772	25,755	0.65	-805	-240	3.35
DMART	7,258	17,295	0.42	-76	-120	0.63
DRREDDY	5,401	10,597	0.51	214	215	1.00
EICHERMOT	11,280	15,106	0.75	724	94	7.70
ETERNAL	18,266	35,654	0.51	-379	-613	0.62
EXIDEIND	4,325	6,789	0.64	-30	47	-0.64
FEDERALBNK	8,931	7,880	1.13	647	-10	-64.70
FORTIS	3,715	8,137	0.46	190	110	1.73
GAIL	12,985	19,595	0.66	-163	-448	0.36
GLENMARK	7,316	10,463	0.70	-470	-79	5.95
GMRAIRPORT	10,477	21,473	0.49	-41	595	-0.07
GODREJCP	3,783	5,546	0.68	1	83	0.01
GODREJPROP	6,924	11,950	0.58	9	-89	-0.10
GRASIM	9,471	8,624	1.10	59	63	0.94
HAL	28,223	54,015	0.52	-275	-802	0.34
HAVELLS	3,897	4,939	0.79	121	45	2.69
HCLTECH	12,759	23,705	0.54	988	3,172	0.31
HDFCAMC	9,431	11,554	0.82	-2,026	-64	31.66
HDFCBANK	44,091	75,409	0.58	1,301	-1,451	-0.90
HDFCLIFE	7,102	16,200	0.44	16	-136	-0.12
HEROMOTOCO	14,117	32,658	0.43	494	901	0.55
HFCL	4,933	11,565	0.43	-17	11	-1.55
HINDALCO	15,502	20,390	0.76	-132	-246	0.54
HINDPETRO	4,037	6,994	0.58	-14	98	-0.14
HINDUNILVR	9,683	20,676	0.47	-169	-70	2.41
HINDZINC	26,220	36,554	0.72	-360	916	-0.39
HUDCO	6,415	14,824	0.43	5	88	0.06
ICICIBANK	31,189	52,196	0.60	-249	1,887	-0.13
ICICIGI	3,122	6,099	0.51	-68	115	-0.59
ICICIPRULI	2,399	4,892	0.49	39	-7	-5.57
IDEA	14,157	25,121	0.56	74	-140	-0.53
IDFCFIRSTB	9,642	12,304	0.78	-71	153	-0.46
IEX	8,304	11,345	0.73	0	55	0.00
IIFL	2,671	4,433	0.60	14	87	0.16
INDHOTEL	6,312	9,639	0.65	32	-314	-0.10
INDIANB	4,775	11,990	0.40	-47	121	-0.39
INDIGO	53,540	97,450	0.55	211	747	0.28
INDUSINDBK	12,911	18,908	0.68	117	791	0.15
INDUSTOWER	8,426	14,309	0.59	-117	-225	0.52
INFY	50,319	70,110	0.72	3,040	6,072	0.50
INOXWIND	6,729	13,594	0.49	11	-205	-0.05
IOC	7,510	11,739	0.64	-175	92	-1.90
IRCTC	7,054	10,414	0.68	-19	-168	0.11
IREDA	5,124	10,346	0.50	-3	52	-0.06
IRFC	4,693	9,433	0.50	33	89	0.37
ITC	20,408	33,873	0.60	4	-399	-0.01
JINDALSTEL	5,628	9,246	0.61	-23	61	-0.38
JIOFIN	18,305	26,262	0.70	51	-435	-0.12
JSWENERGY	9,621	15,188	0.63	31	73	0.42
JSWSTEEL	11,728	27,579	0.43	-84	-44	1.91
JUBLFOOD	5,932	10,481	0.57	-115	193	-0.60
KALYANKJIL	4,750	9,419	0.50	-14	12	-1.17
KAYNES	29,761	76,500	0.39	463	1,471	0.31
KEI	2,685	4,145	0.65	113	397	0.28
KFINTECH	4,252	5,956	0.71	21	499	0.04
KOTAKBANK	17,912	21,010	0.85	322	-44	-7.32
KPITTECH	3,865	6,796	0.57	38	-6	-6.33
LAURUSLABS	6,314	9,897	0.64	1,059	632	1.68
LICHSGFIN	7,621	9,292	0.82	22	24	0.92
LICI	6,099	11,743	0.52	27	-232	-0.12
LODHA	4,927	10,746	0.46	55	-184	-0.30
LT	18,476	31,026	0.60	935	-588	-1.59
LTF	5,118	7,966	0.64	25	-18	-1.39
LTIM	5,979	7,815	0.77	1,241	1,584	0.78
LUPIN	5,452	6,552	0.83	178	-98	-1.82
M&M	17,154	32,701	0.52	51	21	2.43
MANAPPURAM	3,701	6,283	0.59	-76	-47	1.62
MANKIND	2,464	4,545	0.54	76	-37	-2.05
MARICO	3,215	5,058	0.64	49	181	0.27
MARUTI	28,876	31,539	0.92	786	422	1.86
MAXHEALTH	6,591	11,794	0.56	215	694	0.31
MAZDOCK	10,156	23,215	0.44	34	671	0.05
MCX	16,204	22,820	0.71	1,454	509	2.86
MFSL	2,410	4,411	0.55	10	37	0.27
MOTHERSON	6,433	8,898	0.72	386	6	64.33
MPHASIS	4,045	5,322	0.76	182	45	4.04
MUTHOOTFIN	5,444	10,680	0.51	-53	82	-0.65
NATIONALUM	6,904	8,441	0.82	40	203	0.20
NAUKRI	5,810	7,634	0.76	14	402	0.03
NBCC	3,412	8,955	0.38	31	-148	-0.21
NCC	3,739	9,079	0.41	3	83	0.04
NESTLEIND	4,443	14,501	0.31	127	233	0.55
NHPC	3,243	7,190	0.45	67	58	1.16
NMDC	10,119	14,326	0.71	93	549	0.17
NTPC	14,068	23,162	0.61	-69	-74	0.94
NUVAMA	3,146	6,521	0.48	213	679	0.31
NYKAA	2,772	7,223	0.38	-38	72	-0.53
OBEROIRLTY	3,851	5,208	0.74	147	55	2.67
OFSS	6,430	11,824	0.54	420	720	0.58
OIL	2,512	4,762	0.53	-63	-20	3.15
ONGC	10,647	26,788	0.40	-97	82	-1.18
PAGEIND	3,506	9,225	0.38	-53	666	-0.08
PATANJALI	4,732	8,314	0.57	5	-121	-0.04
PAYTM	8,443	13,972	0.60	428	85	5.04
PERSISTENT	7,356	11,932	0.62	525	926	0.57
PETRONET	9,014	8,459	1.07	12	-85	-0.14
PFC	22,388	33,302	0.67	979	-1,464	-0.67
PGEL	7,524	11,962	0.63	-205	168	-1.22
PHOENIXLTD	1,761	3,389	0.52	-10	-61	0.16
PIDILITIND	1,939	2,812	0.69	13	58	0.22
PIIND	3,784	5,674	0.67	16	38	0.42
PNB	11,611	20,879	0.56	31	-100	-0.31
PNBHOUSING	6,907	11,858	0.58	14	-69	-0.20
POLICYBZR	5,964	8,186	0.73	116	-188	-0.62
POLYCAB	5,973	8,583	0.70	1,248	824	1.51
POWERGRID	10,593	17,541	0.60	-169	-327	0.52
POWERINDIA	4,691	14,046	0.33	593	1,109	0.53
PPLPHARMA	2,990	7,221	0.41	-13	50	-0.26
PRESTIGE	2,801	4,226	0.66	55	-90	-0.61
RBLBANK	4,856	7,995	0.61	25	-30	-0.83
RECLTD	21,495	32,964	0.65	-218	-288	0.76
RELIANCE	51,926	88,415	0.59	2,675	-6,305	-0.42
RVNL	6,106	12,769	0.48	-1	-192	0.01
SAIL	5,919	11,499	0.51	-68	661	-0.10
SAMMAANCAP	8,962	13,304	0.67	-320	-265	1.21
SBICARD	4,816	7,088	0.68	27	61	0.44
SBILIFE	5,769	11,597	0.50	262	78	3.36
SBIN	40,597	58,212	0.70	-734	-63	11.65
SHREECEM	2,616	6,529	0.40	354	654	0.54
SHRIRAMFIN	15,837	24,439	0.65	360	1,433	0.25
SIEMENS	8,876	19,332	0.46	222	-323	-0.69
SOLARINDS	4,183	11,244	0.37	-6	674	-0.01
SONACOMS	2,601	5,672	0.46	37	67	0.55
SRF	7,391	8,875	0.83	-1	-116	0.01
SUNPHARMA	8,873	24,197	0.37	305	-1,977	-0.15
SUPREMEIND	4,270	7,140	0.60	82	137	0.60
SUZLON	10,169	25,043	0.41	35	77	0.45
SYNGENE	1,632	3,530	0.46	168	109	1.54
TATACONSUM	5,139	9,777	0.53	-15	-43	0.35
TATAELXSI	9,479	19,548	0.48	3,985	4,688	0.85
TATAMOTORS	0	0	0.00	6	-117	-0.05
TATAPOWER	19,071	28,042	0.68	-147	-287	0.51
TATASTEEL	14,789	27,689	0.53	-100	641	-0.16
TATATECH	4,767	7,587	0.63	41	-14	-2.93
TCS	37,118	46,683	0.80	1,350	-15	-90.00
TECHM	8,798	10,395	0.85	116	302	0.38
TIINDIA	4,914	7,630	0.64	-7	-51	0.14
TITAGARH	2,714	5,712	0.48	-3	108	-0.03
TITAN	14,743	21,308	0.69	1,531	658	2.33
TMPV	38,265	77,223	0.50	-1,948	-2,768	0.70
TORNTPHARM	1,269	2,513	0.50	87	24	3.63
TORNTPOWER	1,835	3,537	0.52	-5	24	-0.21
TRENT	26,198	51,061	0.51	-39	-1,054	0.04
TVSMOTOR	9,255	9,163	1.01	170	-313	-0.54
ULTRACEMCO	11,684	21,201	0.55	201	-44	-4.57
UNIONBANK	5,340	8,345	0.64	88	411	0.21
UNITDSPR	8,249	10,180	0.81	59	139	0.42
UNOMINDA	2,798	5,451	0.51	8	81	0.10
UPL	4,890	6,926	0.71	15	90	0.17
VBL	9,297	18,760	0.50	-84	104	-0.81
VEDL	42,191	40,946	1.03	-446	1,146	-0.39
VOLTAS	6,980	10,368	0.67	231	1,513	0.15
WIPRO	12,259	14,488	0.85	424	357	1.19
YESBANK	6,358	13,011	0.49	-5	24	-0.21
ZYDUSLIFE	3,508	4,747	0.74	-29	-46	0.63

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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