Nifty Volume PCR Live
Expiry
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Expiry Date
13.05 (-0.34)
- Max Pain:
24100
- Lot Size:
65
- VPCR:
0.959
Nifty Volume PCR Live Summary
Nifty Volume PCR shows the ratio of put option trading volume to call option trading volume for the selected Nifty expiry. It is useful for reading intraday activity because it reacts quickly to fresh trades, unlike OI PCR which reflects open positions.
What Is Nifty Volume PCR?
Nifty Volume PCR, or Volume Put Call Ratio, compares the trading volume of Nifty put options with the trading volume of Nifty call options. It tells you where trading activity is heavier during the session: on the put side or the call side.
A rising Volume PCR means put volume is increasing faster than call volume. A falling Volume PCR means call volume is increasing faster than put volume. This can help traders understand whether the current session is showing more put-side activity or call-side activity.
Volume PCR is different from OI PCR. Volume is counted whenever trades happen. Open interest counts contracts that remain open. This is why Volume PCR moves faster intraday, while OI PCR is usually better for reading stronger positioning.
Nifty Volume PCR Formula
Nifty Volume PCR = Total Put Option Volume / Total Call Option Volume
For example, if Nifty put options traded 18 lakh contracts and call options traded 12 lakh contracts for the selected expiry, the Volume PCR would be 1.50. This means put-side trading volume is higher than call-side trading volume for that period.
Volume PCR vs OI PCR
Traders often confuse Volume PCR with OI PCR. Both compare puts and calls, but they answer different questions.
| Metric | What It Measures | Best Used For |
|---|---|---|
| Volume PCR | Put trading volume divided by call trading volume | Intraday activity, short-term participation, sudden spikes |
| OI PCR | Put open interest divided by call open interest | Positioning, sentiment, support/resistance confirmation |
| Change in OI | Fresh addition or reduction in open contracts | Identifying where new support or resistance is forming |
If you want the standard Nifty PCR based on open interest, use the Nifty Put Call Ratio page. Use this page when you specifically want the volume-based PCR reading.
How to Read Nifty Volume PCR
| Volume PCR Reading | Common Interpretation | What to Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Above 1 | Put volume is higher than call volume | Check whether put OI is also rising or only volume is spiking |
| Below 1 | Call volume is higher than put volume | Check whether call OI is rising, falling, or only intraday churn is happening |
| Sudden spike | One side is seeing unusually heavy activity | Confirm with price movement, IV, and Change in OI |
| Flat Volume PCR | Balanced put and call activity | Use OI PCR and Max Pain to judge range-bound movement |
A high Volume PCR does not automatically mean Nifty will fall, and a low Volume PCR does not automatically mean Nifty will rise. Volume can increase because traders are opening positions, closing positions, hedging, or adjusting spreads. Always combine Volume PCR with OI and price action.
When Volume PCR Can Mislead Traders
Volume PCR can move sharply during the first 15–30 minutes, around major events, near expiry, and when a large hedge or spread trade is executed. These moves may not always indicate a directional view. They may simply reflect short-term adjustment.
- Opening volatility: Initial trades can distort the ratio before the market settles.
- Expiry day activity: Heavy volume may come from scalping, hedging, or square-off trades.
- Large spread trades: Multi-leg trades can increase volume without creating a simple bullish or bearish signal.
- No OI confirmation: If volume rises but OI does not rise, the activity may not represent fresh positioning.
Nifty Volume PCR Trading Checklist
- Is the selected expiry correct?
- Is Volume PCR above 1, below 1, or changing sharply?
- Is the move confirmed by OI PCR?
- Is Change in OI showing fresh put writing or call writing?
- Is Nifty spot moving in the same direction as the signal?
- Is India VIX rising or falling?
- Is the move happening near expiry or around a major event?
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