ITC Option Chain, Max Pain & OI
Live ITC option chain, max pain, open interest and PCR for the FMCG-to-tobacco major.
ITC is a diversified FMCG, cigarettes and hotels major and a steady Nifty constituent whose lower share price means a large lot size and a tight strike gap. Its options attract income-focused traders thanks to its dividend profile.
This page covers reading the ITC option chain, max pain, open interest and PCR — all streamed live and lot-adjusted on Quintal Mind. NSE revises lot sizes periodically, so confirm the current contract specs on your broker terminal.
Reading the ITC Option Chain
The ITC option chain lists every available call and put strike for the current expiry on NSE, with last price, volume, open interest, change in OI, implied volatility and bid–ask for each. ITC options trade with a strike gap of 5 and a lot size of 1600.
Quintal Mind streams the ITC chain live over a compressed WebSocket, so LTP, OI and IV update in real time during market hours instead of the 3-minute delay on the exchange site. The ATM strike is highlighted and the chain is centred on spot so the relevant strikes are always in view.
ITC Max Pain & Open Interest
Max pain — the strike where the most ITC options expire worthless — is recalculated live as open interest shifts through the day. The highest call OI strike often acts as resistance and the highest put OI strike as support, and ITC frequently gravitates toward the max pain level into expiry.
Watching OI change (not just absolute OI) tells you whether positions at a strike are being built or unwound — the difference between fresh conviction and a fading move.
ITC PCR & Sentiment
The ITC Put-Call Ratio (PCR), computed from total put OI ÷ total call OI, is a quick sentiment gauge: a high PCR leans bullish (heavy put writing), a low PCR leans bearish (heavy call writing). Quintal Mind shows live PCR alongside the chain so you have context before every trade.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does ITC options expiry happen?
ITC single-stock options follow a monthly expiry on the last Thursday of the month, shifting earlier when that day is an NSE holiday.
What is the ITC lot size?
ITC F&O trades in a large lot of roughly 1600 shares with strikes about 5 points apart, reflecting its lower per-share price. NSE revises lot sizes periodically, so verify the current contract on your broker terminal.
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