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.

NIFTY

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.

Nifty

26064.3 -122.15 (-0.47%)

L: 26051.75 H: 26178.7

Put-Call Ratio - NIFTY

08 Dec 2025 10:52 AM IST

Live

Expiry

Put OI

27,76,759

Call OI

37,00,858

PCR

0.75

Put OI Chg

2,87,907

Call OI Chg

16,13,728

COI PCR

0.18

COI Strength

-0.70

Interval

On 9:20 NIFTY was trading at 26154.95 with pcr value 1.13

On 9:25 NIFTY was trading at 26173.35 with pcr value 1.12

On 9:30 NIFTY was trading at 26141.55 with pcr value 1.06

On 9:35 NIFTY was trading at 26133 with pcr value 1.01

On 9:40 NIFTY was trading at 26119.6 with pcr value 0.98

On 9:45 NIFTY was trading at 26133 with pcr value 0.95

On 9:50 NIFTY was trading at 26100.95 with pcr value 0.9

On 9:55 NIFTY was trading at 26086 with pcr value 0.85

On 10:00 NIFTY was trading at 26084.5 with pcr value 0.81

On 10:05 NIFTY was trading at 26070.65 with pcr value 0.79

On 10:10 NIFTY was trading at 26087.6 with pcr value 0.78

On 10:15 NIFTY was trading at 26090.5 with pcr value 0.77

On 10:20 NIFTY was trading at 26088.1 with pcr value 0.77

On 10:25 NIFTY was trading at 26102.25 with pcr value 0.77

On 10:30 NIFTY was trading at 26096.75 with pcr value 0.76

On 10:35 NIFTY was trading at 26085.3 with pcr value 0.76

On 10:40 NIFTY was trading at 26090.5 with pcr value 0.76

On 10:45 NIFTY was trading at 26094.75 with pcr value 0.76

On 10:50 NIFTY was trading at 26084.5 with pcr value 0.75

On 10:53 NIFTY was trading at 26081.2 with pcr value 0.75

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	1,646	2,910	0.57	94	181	0.52
ABB	4,839	6,181	0.78	-24	70	-0.34
ABCAPITAL	4,294	6,542	0.66	-56	22	-2.55
ADANIENSOL	2,762	4,548	0.61	-46	113	-0.41
ADANIENT	26,718	42,901	0.62	-357	1,139	-0.31
ADANIGREEN	9,193	19,705	0.47	61	376	0.16
ADANIPORTS	9,814	17,306	0.57	329	539	0.61
ALKEM	880	1,347	0.65	59	327	0.18
AMBER	6,640	11,835	0.56	301	408	0.74
AMBUJACEM	9,792	11,541	0.85	18	39	0.46
ANGELONE	7,964	16,920	0.47	85	1,306	0.07
APLAPOLLO	1,824	2,529	0.72	191	557	0.34
APOLLOHOSP	6,502	12,785	0.51	126	477	0.26
ASHOKLEY	11,356	12,277	0.92	419	749	0.56
ASIANPAINT	17,307	21,671	0.80	-887	25	-35.48
ASTRAL	3,952	6,725	0.59	126	372	0.34
AUBANK	5,068	5,399	0.94	56	63	0.89
AUROPHARMA	4,372	8,934	0.49	50	203	0.25
AXISBANK	13,611	23,571	0.58	-104	1,301	-0.08
BAJAJ-AUTO	14,845	26,601	0.56	-209	1,816	-0.12
BAJAJFINSV	13,907	16,832	0.83	-112	1,284	-0.09
BAJFINANCE	20,550	30,035	0.68	-356	1,764	-0.20
BANDHANBNK	8,864	13,127	0.68	-19	-50	0.38
BANKBARODA	11,675	13,363	0.87	-357	495	-0.72
BANKINDIA	2,685	4,254	0.63	52	178	0.29
BDL	7,294	13,593	0.54	1,083	1,876	0.58
BEL	24,090	48,323	0.50	1,684	6,696	0.25
BHARATFORG	3,798	5,996	0.63	175	257	0.68
BHARTIARTL	17,615	33,160	0.53	-59	525	-0.11
BHEL	8,975	19,251	0.47	26	588	0.04
BIOCON	6,429	13,380	0.48	58	466	0.12
BLUESTARCO	763	1,114	0.68	-3	18	-0.17
BOSCHLTD	1,439	2,357	0.61	42	208	0.20
BPCL	4,773	7,127	0.67	92	343	0.27
BRITANNIA	4,039	6,441	0.63	32	273	0.12
BSE	15,217	21,341	0.71	1,229	622	1.98
CAMS	4,320	7,316	0.59	-16	347	-0.05
CANBK	11,546	16,088	0.72	-156	620	-0.25
CDSL	9,156	18,577	0.49	204	1,733	0.12
CGPOWER	5,145	9,217	0.56	72	154	0.47
CHOLAFIN	3,522	5,729	0.61	320	1,690	0.19
CIPLA	10,597	14,504	0.73	79	269	0.29
COALINDIA	12,598	13,299	0.95	94	280	0.34
COFORGE	9,260	17,089	0.54	89	1,646	0.05
COLPAL	6,655	8,165	0.82	19	78	0.24
CONCOR	7,220	9,404	0.77	32	139	0.23
CROMPTON	6,118	10,242	0.60	170	302	0.56
CUMMINSIND	3,225	4,402	0.73	59	282	0.21
CYIENT	2,276	2,896	0.79	-24	89	-0.27
DABUR	4,493	7,828	0.57	329	220	1.50
DALBHARAT	1,369	2,234	0.61	-19	111	-0.17
DELHIVERY	3,303	5,855	0.56	1	152	0.01
DIVISLAB	5,770	8,160	0.71	67	545	0.12
DIXON	20,648	44,348	0.47	192	1,561	0.12
DLF	14,694	22,092	0.67	996	2,904	0.34
DMART	5,302	10,053	0.53	73	285	0.26
DRREDDY	5,093	9,807	0.52	80	69	1.16
EICHERMOT	10,155	12,917	0.79	-12	206	-0.06
ETERNAL	15,811	29,553	0.54	921	2,784	0.33
EXIDEIND	3,879	4,771	0.81	-12	80	-0.15
FEDERALBNK	6,502	7,893	0.82	23	253	0.09
FORTIS	3,073	7,750	0.40	106	945	0.11
GAIL	13,079	19,707	0.66	13	-8	-1.63
GLENMARK	8,312	11,454	0.73	87	-15	-5.80
GMRAIRPORT	8,719	15,521	0.56	582	740	0.79
GODREJCP	2,940	4,046	0.73	-27	165	-0.16
GODREJPROP	6,625	13,057	0.51	1,214	2,190	0.55
GRASIM	8,509	9,839	0.86	239	444	0.54
HAL	25,965	48,785	0.53	1,759	2,707	0.65
HAVELLS	3,727	4,406	0.85	-4	274	-0.01
HCLTECH	11,817	17,487	0.68	347	711	0.49
HDFCAMC	4,112	5,344	0.77	65	203	0.32
HDFCBANK	39,199	59,620	0.66	1,723	1,243	1.39
HDFCLIFE	7,254	12,707	0.57	332	-98	-3.39
HEROMOTOCO	14,341	16,180	0.89	-2,089	217	-9.63
HFCL	3,922	9,150	0.43	506	1,534	0.33
HINDALCO	15,610	19,909	0.78	519	772	0.67
HINDPETRO	3,937	6,306	0.62	35	-47	-0.74
HINDUNILVR	5,896	9,520	0.62	62	293	0.21
HINDZINC	9,147	17,022	0.54	-8	249	-0.03
HUDCO	5,732	10,821	0.53	22	644	0.03
ICICIBANK	30,782	40,376	0.76	1,006	3,434	0.29
ICICIGI	2,695	3,925	0.69	30	254	0.12
ICICIPRULI	1,938	3,101	0.62	59	376	0.16
IDEA	14,603	28,065	0.52	365	354	1.03
IDFCFIRSTB	8,209	13,634	0.60	27	359	0.08
IEX	8,756	12,031	0.73	-74	89	-0.83
IIFL	2,235	3,977	0.56	19	121	0.16
INDHOTEL	5,656	8,306	0.68	85	170	0.50
INDIANB	4,304	10,206	0.42	136	356	0.38
INDIGO	47,001	63,160	0.74	20,247	24,954	0.81
INDUSINDBK	11,999	17,371	0.69	-63	-466	0.14
INDUSTOWER	8,675	13,357	0.65	-214	804	-0.27
INFY	41,282	56,993	0.72	1,422	689	2.06
INOXWIND	5,830	10,073	0.58	22	294	0.07
IOC	6,023	10,069	0.60	89	472	0.19
IRCTC	6,976	10,578	0.66	95	348	0.27
IREDA	5,055	10,408	0.49	35	587	0.06
IRFC	3,849	8,321	0.46	101	566	0.18
ITC	25,471	31,112	0.82	-283	259	-1.09
JINDALSTEL	5,308	7,828	0.68	95	172	0.55
JIOFIN	18,090	22,829	0.79	125	707	0.18
JSWENERGY	9,369	16,975	0.55	-23	1,888	-0.01
JSWSTEEL	13,105	26,012	0.50	-52	1,314	-0.04
JUBLFOOD	4,090	5,825	0.70	15	157	0.10
KALYANKJIL	4,100	7,284	0.56	143	257	0.56
KAYNES	23,063	59,758	0.39	-3,264	-5,784	0.56
KEI	1,261	2,969	0.42	54	74	0.73
KFINTECH	3,544	5,993	0.59	38	179	0.21
KOTAKBANK	15,090	16,718	0.90	129	325	0.40
KPITTECH	2,709	5,289	0.51	-60	443	-0.14
LAURUSLABS	4,874	8,681	0.56	80	241	0.33
LICHSGFIN	7,814	9,338	0.84	377	718	0.53
LICI	5,499	8,904	0.62	79	186	0.42
LODHA	4,551	9,149	0.50	203	513	0.40
LT	16,953	25,065	0.68	-30	1,264	-0.02
LTF	5,058	7,445	0.68	2	315	0.01
LTIM	4,806	5,881	0.82	100	135	0.74
LUPIN	5,023	6,808	0.74	11	234	0.05
M&M	17,079	25,301	0.68	-307	662	-0.46
MANAPPURAM	3,048	4,914	0.62	49	213	0.23
MANKIND	2,159	3,646	0.59	-69	34	-2.03
MARICO	2,964	3,862	0.77	-148	227	-0.65
MARUTI	21,272	26,849	0.79	-405	2,047	-0.20
MAXHEALTH	5,129	10,448	0.49	138	995	0.14
MAZDOCK	9,403	15,643	0.60	1,797	2,377	0.76
MCX	14,062	18,354	0.77	514	947	0.54
MFSL	2,554	4,890	0.52	198	965	0.21
MOTHERSON	5,722	8,631	0.66	-31	163	-0.19
MPHASIS	3,509	4,371	0.80	57	-1	-57.00
MUTHOOTFIN	4,317	9,564	0.45	-15	12	-1.25
NATIONALUM	5,764	7,276	0.79	354	341	1.04
NAUKRI	5,635	7,451	0.76	-81	-38	2.13
NBCC	2,916	5,842	0.50	77	380	0.20
NCC	3,136	6,989	0.45	64	139	0.46
NESTLEIND	4,776	12,652	0.38	233	488	0.48
NHPC	3,015	5,747	0.52	18	58	0.31
NMDC	10,295	12,836	0.80	9	240	0.04
NTPC	13,542	18,417	0.74	-201	1,709	-0.12
NUVAMA	1,841	4,195	0.44	23	157	0.15
NYKAA	2,415	6,211	0.39	-25	433	-0.06
OBEROIRLTY	3,566	5,433	0.66	19	24	0.79
OFSS	4,047	6,678	0.61	-158	618	-0.26
OIL	2,001	3,413	0.59	-6	167	-0.04
ONGC	8,321	16,570	0.50	115	220	0.52
PAGEIND	3,394	6,617	0.51	49	317	0.15
PATANJALI	3,474	6,686	0.52	-67	519	-0.13
PAYTM	7,763	10,401	0.75	49	104	0.47
PERSISTENT	4,524	7,168	0.63	-322	532	-0.61
PETRONET	8,124	7,316	1.11	55	72	0.76
PFC	19,740	30,385	0.65	333	1,285	0.26
PGEL	7,673	12,026	0.64	783	1,001	0.78
PHOENIXLTD	1,490	2,767	0.54	-7	53	-0.13
PIDILITIND	1,755	2,353	0.75	6	48	0.13
PIIND	2,522	3,605	0.70	-16	89	-0.18
PNB	9,953	18,113	0.55	109	1,068	0.10
PNBHOUSING	3,780	4,400	0.86	34	-64	-0.53
POLICYBZR	3,768	6,052	0.62	538	1,361	0.40
POLYCAB	3,654	5,666	0.64	157	696	0.23
POWERGRID	10,282	14,466	0.71	195	149	1.31
POWERINDIA	4,755	11,146	0.43	197	1,150	0.17
PPLPHARMA	2,490	5,554	0.45	38	232	0.16
PRESTIGE	2,379	3,500	0.68	-3	244	-0.01
RBLBANK	3,911	6,814	0.57	140	645	0.22
RECLTD	20,363	28,742	0.71	541	1,911	0.28
RELIANCE	49,172	88,756	0.55	1,301	1,608	0.81
RVNL	6,379	12,919	0.49	78	399	0.20
SAIL	5,488	9,066	0.61	23	656	0.04
SAMMAANCAP	6,047	9,387	0.64	-3	-77	0.04
SBICARD	4,741	7,211	0.66	-187	-39	4.79
SBILIFE	5,008	7,078	0.71	-21	445	-0.05
SBIN	38,612	61,140	0.63	-2,888	2,336	-1.24
SHREECEM	1,244	2,280	0.55	-8	57	-0.14
SHRIRAMFIN	11,971	18,313	0.65	-341	323	-1.06
SIEMENS	5,347	12,077	0.44	153	1,818	0.08
SOLARINDS	3,407	7,062	0.48	167	346	0.48
SONACOMS	2,336	4,892	0.48	-43	40	-1.07
SRF	5,917	11,570	0.51	41	320	0.13
SUNPHARMA	5,638	12,206	0.46	-161	-821	0.20
SUPREMEIND	3,163	6,063	0.52	63	102	0.62
SUZLON	9,287	21,634	0.43	-99	370	-0.27
SYNGENE	1,602	2,465	0.65	-37	4	-9.25
TATACONSUM	4,782	8,493	0.56	12	68	0.18
TATAELXSI	4,229	8,990	0.47	195	316	0.62
TATAMOTORS	0	0	0.00	6	-117	-0.05
TATAPOWER	19,102	25,265	0.76	639	1,306	0.49
TATASTEEL	15,423	31,143	0.50	-99	1,436	-0.07
TATATECH	4,560	6,669	0.68	244	243	1.00
TCS	39,090	46,849	0.83	352	2,074	0.17
TECHM	7,585	9,291	0.82	148	1,238	0.12
TIINDIA	2,686	4,550	0.59	79	253	0.31
TITAGARH	2,357	5,176	0.46	-26	381	-0.07
TITAN	11,063	16,720	0.66	295	457	0.65
TMPV	38,459	80,806	0.48	30	5,316	0.01
TORNTPHARM	1,108	2,188	0.51	-7	96	-0.07
TORNTPOWER	1,693	2,820	0.60	7	89	0.08
TRENT	21,499	37,671	0.57	1,463	3,631	0.40
TVSMOTOR	9,261	10,540	0.88	10	-257	-0.04
ULTRACEMCO	9,885	15,451	0.64	196	444	0.44
UNIONBANK	5,610	9,299	0.60	187	513	0.36
UNITDSPR	6,437	8,087	0.80	76	319	0.24
UNOMINDA	2,836	4,955	0.57	57	438	0.13
UPL	4,128	5,461	0.76	215	88	2.44
VBL	8,955	21,470	0.42	-119	407	-0.29
VEDL	20,185	32,102	0.63	24	1,124	0.02
VOLTAS	7,119	7,498	0.95	-40	301	-0.13
WIPRO	11,332	12,791	0.89	779	499	1.56
YESBANK	5,819	11,336	0.51	142	741	0.19
ZYDUSLIFE	3,137	3,808	0.82	5	-6	-0.83

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.

Related Pages for NIFTY

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ADANIENT

ADANIGREEN

ADANIPORTS

ALKEM

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