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.

SENSEX50

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.

Sensex 50

27158.24 -182.37 (-0.67%)

L: 27152.43 H: 27329.16

Put-Call Ratio - SENSEX50

05 Dec 2025 04:11 PM IST

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Put OI

12,612

Call OI

14,516

PCR

0.87

Put OI Chg

-2,003

Call OI Chg

-1,201

COI PCR

1.67

COI Strength

-0.25

Interval

On 15:35 SENSEX50 was trading at 85712.37 with pcr value 0.87

On 15:40 SENSEX50 was trading at 85712.37 with pcr value 0.87

On 15:45 SENSEX50 was trading at 85712.37 with pcr value 0.87

On 15:50 SENSEX50 was trading at 85712.37 with pcr value 0.87

On 15:55 SENSEX50 was trading at 85712.37 with pcr value 0.87

On 16:00 SENSEX50 was trading at 85712.37 with pcr value 0.87

On 16:05 SENSEX50 was trading at 85712.37 with pcr value 0.87

On 16:10 SENSEX50 was trading at 85712.37 with pcr value 0.87

On 16:12 SENSEX50 was trading at 85712.37 with pcr value 0.87

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	1,628	2,911	0.56	76	182	0.42
ABB	4,824	6,176	0.78	-39	65	-0.60
ABCAPITAL	4,294	6,470	0.66	-56	-50	1.12
ADANIENSOL	2,751	4,588	0.60	-57	153	-0.37
ADANIENT	26,667	42,978	0.62	-408	1,216	-0.34
ADANIGREEN	9,200	19,818	0.46	68	489	0.14
ADANIPORTS	9,826	17,364	0.57	341	597	0.57
ALKEM	899	1,339	0.67	78	319	0.24
AMBER	6,632	11,975	0.55	293	548	0.53
AMBUJACEM	9,778	11,639	0.84	4	137	0.03
ANGELONE	8,065	17,208	0.47	186	1,594	0.12
APLAPOLLO	1,808	2,209	0.82	175	237	0.74
APOLLOHOSP	6,532	12,861	0.51	156	553	0.28
ASHOKLEY	11,064	12,469	0.89	127	941	0.13
ASIANPAINT	17,301	21,641	0.80	-893	-5	178.60
ASTRAL	3,892	6,677	0.58	66	324	0.20
AUBANK	5,131	5,416	0.95	119	80	1.49
AUROPHARMA	4,398	9,021	0.49	76	290	0.26
AXISBANK	13,597	23,705	0.57	-118	1,435	-0.08
BAJAJ-AUTO	14,829	26,802	0.55	-225	2,017	-0.11
BAJAJFINSV	13,801	17,019	0.81	-218	1,471	-0.15
BAJFINANCE	20,524	30,116	0.68	-382	1,845	-0.21
BANDHANBNK	8,852	13,099	0.68	-31	-78	0.40
BANKBARODA	12,076	13,785	0.88	44	917	0.05
BANKINDIA	2,776	4,365	0.64	143	289	0.49
BDL	7,180	13,879	0.52	969	2,162	0.45
BEL	24,020	49,165	0.49	1,614	7,538	0.21
BHARATFORG	3,927	5,987	0.66	304	248	1.23
BHARTIARTL	17,790	33,662	0.53	116	1,027	0.11
BHEL	8,972	19,297	0.46	23	634	0.04
BIOCON	6,394	13,524	0.47	23	610	0.04
BLUESTARCO	759	1,126	0.67	-7	30	-0.23
BOSCHLTD	1,434	2,377	0.60	37	228	0.16
BPCL	4,807	7,220	0.67	126	436	0.29
BRITANNIA	4,187	6,504	0.64	180	336	0.54
BSE	15,148	21,867	0.69	1,160	1,148	1.01
CAMS	4,323	7,442	0.58	-13	473	-0.03
CANBK	11,652	15,827	0.74	-50	359	-0.14
CDSL	9,335	18,787	0.50	383	1,943	0.20
CGPOWER	5,156	9,276	0.56	83	213	0.39
CHOLAFIN	3,492	5,644	0.62	290	1,605	0.18
CIPLA	10,609	14,504	0.73	91	269	0.34
COALINDIA	12,607	13,273	0.95	103	254	0.41
COFORGE	9,205	17,052	0.54	34	1,609	0.02
COLPAL	6,754	8,179	0.83	118	92	1.28
CONCOR	7,246	9,382	0.77	58	117	0.50
CROMPTON	6,128	10,247	0.60	180	307	0.59
CUMMINSIND	3,252	4,412	0.74	86	292	0.29
CYIENT	2,061	2,986	0.69	-239	179	-1.34
DABUR	4,515	7,885	0.57	351	277	1.27
DALBHARAT	2,179	3,309	0.66	791	1,186	0.67
DELHIVERY	3,295	5,875	0.56	-7	172	-0.04
DIVISLAB	5,817	8,263	0.70	114	648	0.18
DIXON	20,757	45,004	0.46	301	2,217	0.14
DLF	14,996	22,892	0.66	1,298	3,704	0.35
DMART	5,348	10,147	0.53	119	379	0.31
DRREDDY	5,037	9,851	0.51	24	113	0.21
EICHERMOT	10,159	12,914	0.79	-8	203	-0.04
ETERNAL	15,909	30,245	0.53	1,019	3,476	0.29
EXIDEIND	3,874	4,822	0.80	-17	131	-0.13
FEDERALBNK	6,498	7,904	0.82	19	264	0.07
FORTIS	3,153	7,993	0.39	186	1,188	0.16
GAIL	13,043	19,582	0.67	-23	-133	0.17
GLENMARK	8,326	11,543	0.72	101	74	1.36
GMRAIRPORT	8,825	15,835	0.56	688	1,054	0.65
GODREJCP	2,938	4,071	0.72	-29	190	-0.15
GODREJPROP	6,738	13,742	0.49	1,327	2,875	0.46
GRASIM	8,533	9,780	0.87	263	385	0.68
HAL	25,977	48,845	0.53	1,771	2,767	0.64
HAVELLS	3,722	4,428	0.84	-9	296	-0.03
HCLTECH	11,907	17,359	0.69	437	583	0.75
HDFCAMC	4,108	5,366	0.77	61	225	0.27
HDFCBANK	40,248	58,719	0.69	2,772	342	8.11
HDFCLIFE	7,087	12,627	0.56	165	-178	-0.93
HEROMOTOCO	14,310	16,322	0.88	-2,120	359	-5.91
HFCL	3,964	9,421	0.42	548	1,805	0.30
HINDALCO	15,488	19,702	0.79	397	565	0.70
HINDPETRO	3,933	6,271	0.63	31	-82	-0.38
HINDUNILVR	5,819	9,461	0.62	-15	234	-0.06
HINDZINC	9,142	17,137	0.53	-13	364	-0.04
HUDCO	5,962	11,466	0.52	252	1,289	0.20
ICICIBANK	30,938	40,247	0.77	1,162	3,305	0.35
ICICIGI	2,704	3,974	0.68	39	303	0.13
ICICIPRULI	1,943	3,147	0.62	64	422	0.15
IDEA	14,613	28,640	0.51	375	929	0.40
IDFCFIRSTB	8,393	13,878	0.60	211	603	0.35
IEX	8,613	12,009	0.72	-217	67	-3.24
IIFL	2,236	3,886	0.58	20	30	0.67
INDHOTEL	5,614	8,356	0.67	43	220	0.19
INDIANB	4,436	10,340	0.43	268	490	0.55
INDIGO	46,622	69,197	0.67	19,868	30,991	0.64
INDUSINDBK	11,993	17,512	0.68	-69	-325	0.21
INDUSTOWER	8,667	13,482	0.64	-222	929	-0.24
INFY	41,411	56,954	0.73	1,551	650	2.39
INOXWIND	5,866	10,218	0.57	58	439	0.13
IOC	6,009	10,087	0.60	75	490	0.15
IRCTC	6,983	10,735	0.65	102	505	0.20
IREDA	5,238	10,567	0.50	218	746	0.29
IRFC	3,888	8,476	0.46	140	721	0.19
ITC	25,430	31,549	0.81	-324	696	-0.47
JINDALSTEL	5,367	7,925	0.68	154	269	0.57
JIOFIN	17,913	23,365	0.77	-52	1,243	-0.04
JSWENERGY	9,399	17,123	0.55	7	2,036	0.00
JSWSTEEL	13,155	26,412	0.50	-2	1,714	-0.00
JUBLFOOD	4,063	5,881	0.69	-12	213	-0.06
KALYANKJIL	4,079	7,495	0.54	122	468	0.26
KAYNES	22,612	59,299	0.38	-3,715	-6,243	0.60
KEI	1,337	3,080	0.43	130	185	0.70
KFINTECH	3,534	6,100	0.58	28	286	0.10
KOTAKBANK	15,176	16,795	0.90	215	402	0.53
KPITTECH	2,753	5,318	0.52	-16	472	-0.03
LAURUSLABS	4,843	8,702	0.56	49	262	0.19
LICHSGFIN	7,794	9,471	0.82	357	851	0.42
LICI	5,483	8,876	0.62	63	158	0.40
LODHA	4,529	9,259	0.49	181	623	0.29
LT	16,941	25,754	0.66	-42	1,953	-0.02
LTF	5,103	7,627	0.67	47	497	0.09
LTIM	4,739	5,885	0.81	33	139	0.24
LUPIN	5,011	6,862	0.73	-1	288	-0.00
M&M	16,993	25,386	0.67	-393	747	-0.53
MANAPPURAM	3,022	4,998	0.60	23	297	0.08
MANKIND	2,173	3,651	0.60	-55	39	-1.41
MARICO	2,948	3,857	0.76	-164	222	-0.74
MARUTI	21,148	26,929	0.79	-529	2,127	-0.25
MAXHEALTH	5,134	10,464	0.49	143	1,011	0.14
MAZDOCK	9,416	16,015	0.59	1,810	2,749	0.66
MCX	14,127	18,616	0.76	579	1,209	0.48
MFSL	2,560	4,906	0.52	204	981	0.21
MOTHERSON	5,654	8,946	0.63	-99	478	-0.21
MPHASIS	3,468	4,403	0.79	16	31	0.52
MUTHOOTFIN	4,488	9,790	0.46	156	238	0.66
NATIONALUM	5,778	7,301	0.79	368	366	1.01
NAUKRI	5,618	7,506	0.75	-98	17	-5.76
NBCC	2,972	5,894	0.50	133	432	0.31
NCC	3,127	7,049	0.44	55	199	0.28
NESTLEIND	4,721	13,068	0.36	178	904	0.20
NHPC	3,087	5,733	0.54	90	44	2.05
NMDC	10,285	12,890	0.80	-1	294	-0.00
NTPC	13,557	18,400	0.74	-186	1,692	-0.11
NUVAMA	1,837	4,147	0.44	19	109	0.17
NYKAA	2,391	6,260	0.38	-49	482	-0.10
OBEROIRLTY	3,666	5,593	0.66	119	184	0.65
OFSS	4,047	6,892	0.59	-158	832	-0.19
OIL	1,997	3,425	0.58	-10	179	-0.06
ONGC	8,251	16,714	0.49	45	364	0.12
PAGEIND	3,433	6,778	0.51	88	478	0.18
PATANJALI	3,465	6,711	0.52	-76	544	-0.14
PAYTM	7,692	10,366	0.74	-22	69	-0.32
PERSISTENT	4,340	7,250	0.60	-506	614	-0.82
PETRONET	8,158	7,413	1.10	89	169	0.53
PFC	19,598	30,479	0.64	191	1,379	0.14
PGEL	7,628	12,674	0.60	738	1,649	0.45
PHOENIXLTD	1,495	2,811	0.53	-2	97	-0.02
PIDILITIND	1,804	2,366	0.76	55	61	0.90
PIIND	2,595	3,604	0.72	57	88	0.65
PNB	10,467	18,638	0.56	623	1,593	0.39
PNBHOUSING	3,798	4,433	0.86	52	-31	-1.68
POLICYBZR	3,852	5,979	0.64	622	1,288	0.48
POLYCAB	3,793	5,834	0.65	296	864	0.34
POWERGRID	10,370	14,577	0.71	283	260	1.09
POWERINDIA	5,095	11,760	0.43	537	1,764	0.30
PPLPHARMA	2,548	5,706	0.45	96	384	0.25
PRESTIGE	2,389	3,531	0.68	7	275	0.03
RBLBANK	3,942	6,881	0.57	171	712	0.24
RECLTD	20,310	28,878	0.70	488	2,047	0.24
RELIANCE	49,646	89,097	0.56	1,775	1,949	0.91
RVNL	6,590	13,234	0.50	289	714	0.40
SAIL	5,523	9,334	0.59	58	924	0.06
SAMMAANCAP	6,036	9,383	0.64	-14	-81	0.17
SBICARD	4,717	7,194	0.66	-211	-56	3.77
SBILIFE	5,087	7,088	0.72	58	455	0.13
SBIN	39,667	63,746	0.62	-1,833	4,942	-0.37
SHREECEM	1,239	2,398	0.52	-13	175	-0.07
SHRIRAMFIN	11,920	18,049	0.66	-392	59	-6.64
SIEMENS	5,256	12,091	0.43	62	1,832	0.03
SOLARINDS	3,377	7,103	0.48	137	387	0.35
SONACOMS	2,354	5,033	0.47	-25	181	-0.14
SRF	5,925	11,438	0.52	49	188	0.26
SUNPHARMA	5,654	12,315	0.46	-145	-712	0.20
SUPREMEIND	3,143	6,059	0.52	43	98	0.44
SUZLON	9,282	21,808	0.43	-104	544	-0.19
SYNGENE	1,613	2,463	0.65	-26	2	-13.00
TATACONSUM	4,775	8,521	0.56	5	96	0.05
TATAELXSI	4,220	9,115	0.46	186	441	0.42
TATAMOTORS	0	0	0.00	6	-117	-0.05
TATAPOWER	19,216	25,667	0.75	753	1,708	0.44
TATASTEEL	15,393	31,359	0.49	-129	1,652	-0.08
TATATECH	4,537	6,746	0.67	221	320	0.69
TCS	39,008	46,659	0.84	270	1,884	0.14
TECHM	7,529	9,539	0.79	92	1,486	0.06
TIINDIA	2,705	4,521	0.60	98	224	0.44
TITAGARH	2,394	5,218	0.46	11	423	0.03
TITAN	11,130	16,921	0.66	362	658	0.55
TMPV	38,209	83,350	0.46	-220	7,860	-0.03
TORNTPHARM	1,109	2,208	0.50	-6	116	-0.05
TORNTPOWER	1,871	2,855	0.66	185	124	1.49
TRENT	21,610	38,098	0.57	1,574	4,058	0.39
TVSMOTOR	9,316	10,548	0.88	65	-249	-0.26
ULTRACEMCO	9,802	15,512	0.63	113	505	0.22
UNIONBANK	5,744	9,385	0.61	321	599	0.54
UNITDSPR	6,420	8,134	0.79	59	366	0.16
UNOMINDA	2,865	4,881	0.59	86	364	0.24
UPL	4,159	5,440	0.76	246	67	3.67
VBL	8,863	21,442	0.41	-211	379	-0.56
VEDL	20,134	32,310	0.62	-27	1,332	-0.02
VOLTAS	7,096	7,522	0.94	-63	325	-0.19
WIPRO	11,175	13,023	0.86	622	731	0.85
YESBANK	5,869	11,541	0.51	192	946	0.20
ZYDUSLIFE	3,153	3,787	0.83	21	-27	-0.78

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 SENSEX50

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ABB

ABCAPITAL

ADANIENSOL

ADANIENT

ADANIGREEN

ADANIPORTS

ALKEM

AMBER

AMBUJACEM

ANGELONE

APLAPOLLO

APOLLOHOSP

ASHOKLEY

ASIANPAINT

ASTRAL

AUBANK

AUROPHARMA

AXISBANK

BAJAJ-AUTO

BAJAJFINSV

BAJFINANCE

BANDHANBNK

BANKBARODA

BANKEX

BANKINDIA

BANKNIFTY

BDL

BEL

BHARATFORG

BHARTIARTL

BHEL

BIOCON

BLUESTARCO

BOSCHLTD

BPCL

BRITANNIA

BSE

CAMS

CANBK

CDSL

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