Nifty and Bank Nifty Option Chain Analysis (20 October 2026): PCR 0.88, Max Pain 23,000
Quick answer
Option chain data for 20 October 2026: Nifty put-call ratio at 0.88, max pain 23,000, highest call and put open interest strikes for Nifty and Bank Nifty.
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Quick summary
Nifty spot
22,888.95
PCR
0.88
Max pain
23,000
Option chain snapshot — 20 October 2026
Derivative positioning as of 03:50 pm IST, read from the live option chain for the nearest expiry.
| Contract | Expiry | Spot | ATM strike | PCR | Max pain | Highest call OI | Highest put OI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty option chain | 2026-10-27 | 22,888.95 | 22,900 | 0.88 | 23,000 | 24,000 | 22,000 |
| Bank Nifty option chain | 2026-10-27 | 55,488.10 | 55,500 | 0.96 | 55,600 | 56,000 | 55,000 |
Nifty option chain positioning
Nifty is at 22,888.95 with the at-the-money strike at 22,900. The put-call ratio of 0.88 is close to neutral. The highest call open interest sits at 24,000, acting as near-term resistance, and the highest put open interest at 22,000, acting as near-term support. Max pain — the strike where option writers lose least at expiry — is 23,000.
Bank Nifty option chain positioning
Bank Nifty is at 55,488.10 with the at-the-money strike at 55,500. The put-call ratio of 0.96 is close to neutral. The highest call open interest sits at 56,000, acting as near-term resistance, and the highest put open interest at 55,000, acting as near-term support. Max pain — the strike where option writers lose least at expiry — is 55,600.
How to read these numbers
Open interest concentration marks the strikes where writers have taken the most risk, so those levels often behave as support and resistance until positions unwind. A PCR above roughly 1.2 with rising spot typically means put writers are confident; below 0.8 it means call writers are. Max pain is a positioning statistic, not a forecast — it shifts as open interest builds through the expiry week, so re-check it daily rather than trading it as a target.
Key takeaways
- Nifty spot: 22,888.95
- PCR: 0.88
- Max pain: 23,000
About this report
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Sources
- NSE India F&O option chain data delivered through our exchange data feed
- TrendRipperX option chain pages
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Frequently asked questions
What do you need to know about nifty and Bank Nifty Option Chain Analysis (20 October 2026): PCR 0.88, Max Pain 23,000?
Option chain data for 20 October 2026: Nifty put-call ratio at 0.88, max pain 23,000, highest call and put open interest strikes for Nifty and Bank Nifty.
What are the key points on option chain snapshot — 20 October 2026?
Derivative positioning as of 03:50 pm IST, read from the live option chain for the nearest expiry.
How significant is nifty option chain positioning?
Nifty is at 22,888.95 with the at-the-money strike at 22,900. The put-call ratio of 0.88 is close to neutral. The highest call open interest sits at 24,000, acting as near-term resistance, and the highest put open interest at 22,000, acting as near-term support.
What should you know about bank Nifty option chain positioning?
Bank Nifty is at 55,488.10 with the at-the-money strike at 55,500. The put-call ratio of 0.96 is close to neutral. The highest call open interest sits at 56,000, acting as near-term resistance, and the highest put open interest at 55,000, acting as near-term support.
How to read these numbers?
Open interest concentration marks the strikes where writers have taken the most risk, so those levels often behave as support and resistance until positions unwind. A PCR above roughly 1.2 with rising spot typically means put writers are confident; below 0.8 it means call writers are.
What does about this report mean for investors?
Every figure on this page is read from a primary source at the timestamp shown — exchange boards for equities and indices, the exchange bid book for IPOs, published association rates for bullion, and consolidated exchange quotes for crypto — with no estimation or third-party commentary.
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