What Does the Latest Nifty Option Chain Reveal About Market Sentiment?
About the Latest Option Chain Setup
The recent option chain structure for the Nifty highlights a balanced but firm undertone, supported by notable Put writing around key strike zones. The concentration of open interest at the 26000 strike level provides an early indication of where traders expect the market to stabilise in the immediate term. This note compiles the most critical insights from Indian-Share-Tips.com and combines them with broader market observations.
The overall sentiment appears constructive as the market continues to absorb global volatility while maintaining upward momentum.
Below is a consolidated view of the index derivatives positioning, sector performance, institutional flows, and intraday sentiment triggers that may guide the next trading session.
Option Chain Highlights
- Heavy open interest build-up seen at 26000 Call and 26000 Put.
- Put writing notably higher than Call writing, signalling a bullish bias.
- PCR: 1.28 – supports a firm undertone.
- Max Pain: 26000 – market equilibrium remains unchanged.
- VWAP Range: 25,860 – 26,150 for the next session.
- Intraday tone expected to remain constructive unless major global cues shift sharply.
This positioning suggests strong willingness from traders to defend the 26000 level, which has emerged as an important psychological pivot.
For traders tracking index sentiment, the latest ranges can be monitored through our updated Nifty Support–Resistance.
Market Recap & Sector Trends
- Nifty closed with a 0.55 percent gain after a steady upward drift through the session.
- Nifty Midcap 100 underperformed but still remained in positive territory.
- Top Gainers: IT, PSU Bank.
- Laggards: Oil & Gas, Realty.
The leadership of IT and PSU banking indicates that rotational buying remains healthy despite midcap underperformance.
Institutional Activity
- FIIs: Net buyers of ₹1,580.72 crore.
- DIIs: Net buyers of ₹1,360.27 crore.
- Index Futures Positions: Nifty +2,042 | Bank Nifty +167 | Fin Nifty -9 | Midcap Nifty -942 | Nifty Next 50 -40.
- Net long build-up from FIIs continues to support the bullish argument.
The joint buying from FIIs and DIIs strengthens the near-term upside scenario, supported by delta-positive positions in index futures.
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Weaknesses
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The broader structure continues to favour dips being accumulated, though pockets of volatility may persist.
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The directional bias remains mildly positive, with clear guardrails around the VWAP zone for the next session.
View for the Next Session
Based on the current OI structure and momentum in institutional flows, traders may prefer using dips toward the lower end of the VWAP band for short-term accumulation. Upside momentum above 26,150 may open the pathway to higher resistance zones.
For banking-index specific view, updated ranges are available through our BankNifty Tip
Investor Takeaway
The combination of strong Put writing, stable VWAP boundaries and supportive institutional flows builds a constructive bias for the upcoming session. Traders may benefit from respecting levels around the defined equilibrium zone and avoiding over-leveraged positions. These insights are curated with the objective of helping readers stay aligned to disciplined trading techniques, summarised by Gulshan Khera, CFP®.
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SEBI Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers must perform their own due diligence and consult a registered investment advisor before making any investment decisions. The views expressed are general in nature and may not suit individual investment objectives or financial situations.
