Updated on 1 April 2026 @ 9.00 PM
Nifty Option Chain Strategy Today (28 April Expiry)
| Trade | Buy Zone | Target | Stop Loss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nifty 22700 CE Buy | Rs. 325 β 340 | Rs. 430 / 500 | Rs. 270 |
| Nifty 22600 PE Buy | Rs. 230 β 245 | Rs. 320 / 380 | Rs. 175 |
π Execution Plan:
β’ Buy 22700 CE only if Nifty sustains above 22740β22770
β’ Add on strength if price crosses 22800 decisively
β’ Buy 22600 PE only if Nifty slips below 22620β22590
β’ Avoid aggressive trades in the 22630β22740 middle zone
Why This Strategy? (Simple Reasoning)
| Factor | Reading | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Last Close | 22679.40 | Market closed weak-to-neutral after pressure phase |
| Short Term Trend | Bearish | Near-term pressure remains |
| Medium Term Trend | Bearish | Pullbacks may face selling |
| Long Term Trend | Bullish | Bigger structure still positive |
| RSI | 37.08 | Weak momentum, near oversold zone |
| Williams %R | -80.37 | Bounce chances can emerge |
| MACD | Negative | Bearish momentum still active |
| ADX | 41.00 | Trend strength remains strong |
| ATR | 459.79 | Volatility can stay high |
π Conclusion:
Nifty remains technically weak, but the index is also close to an oversold recovery zone.
So strategy should be CE Buy on breakout / PE Buy on failed bounce.
Nifty Support and Resistance from Option Chain
| Type | Levels |
|---|---|
| Immediate Support | 22700 β 22650 |
| Strong Support | 22600 β 22550 |
| Immediate Resistance | 22750 β 22800 |
| Strong Resistance | 22850 β 22900 |
π 22600 β Important Put support
π 22800 β Key Call hurdle
Nifty PCR Analysis Today
| Strike | PCR-OI | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| 22600 | 1.42 | Strong support zone |
| 22650 | 1.70 | Very strong support |
| 22700 | 0.98 | Neutral zone |
| 22750 | 0.98 | Balanced zone |
| 22800 | 0.70 | Resistance zone |
| 22850 | 0.66 | Upside capped |
| 22900 | 0.59 | Stronger call pressure |
π Interpretation:
β’ Stronger support is visible near 22600β22650
β’ Higher strikes show clear call-side pressure above 22800
β’ Structure = bounce possible, but upside not fully free
π Bias: Bearish-to-neutral with rebound scope
Nifty Max Pain Today
| Metric | Level |
|---|---|
| Max Pain Zone | 22700 β 22800 |
π Price may initially rotate in this band
π Above 22800 β short covering possible
π Below 22620 β weakness can expand quickly
Nifty Intraday Strategy (Option Chain Based)
| Item | View |
|---|---|
| Strategy | CE Buy on breakout / PE Buy on rejection |
| Market Structure | Weak trend with bounceback risk |
| Best Upside Trigger | 22740 β 22800 |
| Best Downside Trigger | 22620 β 22590 |
| No Trade Zone | 22630 β 22740 |
β’ Oversold market can bounce sharply
β’ But broader trend is still under pressure
β’ Best trades are likely only near 22750 breakout or 22620 breakdown
Pivot Levels (Key Reference)
| Level Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Immediate Resistance | 22874 |
| Pivot | 22746 |
| Immediate Support | 22552 |
| Strong Support | 22424 |
Pro-Level Upgrade (What Big Players Do)
| Pro Setup | View |
|---|---|
| Bias | Bounce First, Then Confirm |
| Setup | 22700 CE Buy / 22600 PE Buy |
| Key Trigger | 22750 upside / 22620 downside |
| Risk | ATR ~ 460 β expect fast swings |
Smart Money Insight
| Observation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Strong PCR at 22600β22650 | Put writers defending lower zone |
| PCR drops sharply above 22800 | Call writers still capping upside |
| Price below major moving averages | Trend traders remain cautious |
| Strong ADX with negative MACD | Trend is weak, but reversal attempts can be sharp |
π Pro Insight:
Best trade is not in the middle β
It is either above 22750 or below 22620.
Final Trading View
| Item | View |
|---|---|
| Trend | Bearish |
| Option Chain Bias | Support below, resistance above |
| Best Bullish Trigger | Above 22750β22800 |
| Best Bearish Trigger | Below 22620 |
| Trading Style | Trade only confirmed move |
Nifty remains technically weak, but todayβs setup allows bounce trading because the market is near oversold territory and option chain shows support near lower strikes.
π Key takeaway:
β’ 22750 = upside trigger
β’ 22620 = downside trigger
β’ Trade only confirmed move
β’ Avoid random entries in between
π Expected Day Structure: Volatile with bounceback risk
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Nifty CE PE today
The current Max Pain level is near 23400.
PCR indicates neutral to bearish sentiment with call writers active above 23500.
Strong support is visible near 23300β23250.
Immediate resistance is placed near 23400β23500.