HDFC LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Option Chain (NSE) — Live OI, PCR & Greeks

Reading HDFCLIFE's chain today

The table above shows all active HDFCLIFE strikes for the 28 Jul 2026 monthly expiry. Right now the heaviest Call OI sits at 600 (33,08,800 OI) and the heaviest Put OI at 570 (19,44,800), placing the option writers' range at 570–600 against a spot of 563.65. HDFCLIFE's PCR of 0.61 reads bearish (call-heavy), and max pain for the series is 570.

Stock options vs index options

Unlike index contracts, HDFCLIFE options are deliverable — positions held into expiry can result in physical settlement, so most traders square off before the final sessions. Liquidity concentrates in the near-month at-the-money strikes; quotes far out-of-the-money can carry wide spreads, so check LTP against the bid-ask before sizing. Results announcements, sector news and F&O ban-list entry are the three events that reshape this chain fastest — HDFCLIFE's ban status is shown above and on the F&O ban list.

Using the levels

Treat 570 and 600 as the defended zone for this series, and confirm any breakout against fresh buildup rather than standing OI. For multi-leg positions on these strikes, the strategy builder imports this chain's live prices.

FAQs

What is the lot size for HDFCLIFE options?

The current lot size is 1,100 — specifications have been revised recently, so we display the live value rather than a fixed number.

When do HDFCLIFE options expire?

Stock options trade monthly series; the current series expires on 28 Jul 2026. Positions held into expiry are physically settled, so most traders square off in advance.

What does physical settlement mean for HDFCLIFE?

In-the-money stock options held to expiry settle by delivery of shares, requiring full value or holdings. This is the main reason stock-option OI unwinds faster into expiry than index OI.

Where can I see HDFCLIFE's futures build-up?

On the HDFCLIFE futures page, which shows price, OI and basis for current and next series alongside this chain.