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Overview of BSE Option Chain

The BSE Option Chain shows all available call and put options for a particular index or stock listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange.
It helps traders quickly check strike prices, premiums, open interest, volume, and other key data in one place. This makes it easier to understand where market participants are placing their bets.

Important terms to understand in BSE Option Chain

Here's a quick breakdown in plain language:

  • Strike Price: This is the price at which you agree to buy or sell the stock or index later.

  • Call Option: A Call Option gives you the right, but not the obligation, to buy the asset at the strike price. Traders use it when they think the market will go up.

  • Put Option: A put option gives the buyer the right to sell at the strike price. Traders buy puts when they believe the price will fall.

  • Premium: When you buy a Call or Put Option, you pay a price. This price is like the fee for making your trade. If you sell the option, you get this amount right away.

  • Open Interest (OI): This shows the total number of outstanding (not yet closed) option contracts at a particular strike price. Higher OI usually means more trader interest.

  • Change in OI: This shows how open interest has changed during the day. An increase shows new buying or selling.

  • Volume: Volume shows how many contracts were traded in a day. More volume means the strike price is active and popular with traders.

  • LTP (Last Traded Price): This is the most recent price at which the option was traded. It helps you know what the current market value is.

  • Implied Volatility (IV): IV shows how much the market expects the price to move. Higher IV means more uncertainty or movement is expected.


List of indices in BSE option chain

BSE offers options trading on several index products. Each of these indices represents a group of stocks from different sectors. You can trade options on them through the BSE Option Chain just like you do on NSE.
Below is a list of all indices currently available in the BSE's derivatives segment:
Index NameMeaning / UseNotes
SENSEXThe flagship BSE index of 30 large-cap stocksThe most traded & watched index on BSE
BANKEXIndex of major banking stocksUseful for trading financial sector movements
SX50Index tracking the information 50 largest companies on the BSEUseful for exposure across industries
Note: BSE may update or add new indices over time, so always cross-check with the BSE official website or keep an eye on the Dhan platform for the latest list.

How FnO in BSE differs from NSE

While both BSE and NSE offer Futures and Options (FnO), there are a few differences that traders should know.
FeatureBSE FnONSE FnO
Liquidity / VolumeGenerally lower. Fewer traders are active in BSE's options, so sometimes orders take longer to match.Much higher. Because many more traders use NSE's derivatives, orders are more easily matched and spreads are tighter.
Market Share in DerivativesSmaller share in total derivatives trading in India.Dominant share in the derivatives segment.
Choice of Contracts / DepthLimited variety and depth in many strike prices or expiries (especially for less popular stocks).Richer set of strikes and expiries, more depth even in far-out strikes.
Margins, Fees, Transaction CostsMargins and fees may differ; BSE may offer slightly lower transaction costs in some cases, but with tradeoffs in liquidity.Higher activity sometimes justifies slightly higher costs for many traders.
Price Impact & SlippageBecause of fewer participants, a large order may move the price more (worse slippage).More participants reduce slippage risk. Large orders absorb better.
Technology, Platform Usage & FamiliaritySome traders find BSE interfaces less used, with fewer third-party tools optimised for BSE FnO.More tools, more broker support, more algorithms built around NSE FnO.
Arbitrage & Price AlignmentDifferences between BSE and underlying cash/other exchanges may persist more because fewer traders correct them.Arbitrage is tighter because many traders monitor and exploit mispricing.

Why the volumes of BSE FnO differ from NSE

The trading volume on BSE's derivatives segment is much lower than NSE, mainly because of habit and trust. Most traders in India are already comfortable with NSE. It has been the go-to platform for futures and options for many years.
NSE also has much higher liquidity. That means orders get filled faster and at better prices, which attracts even more traders. Big institutions also prefer NSE, so retail traders follow the same.
BSE relaunched derivatives in 2023 to gain traction. Even though it offers similar products, traders often hesitate to shift without strong reasons.
This is why BSE's FnO volume is still growing but hasn't yet matched NSE.

Understanding expiries in BSE Option Chain

In BSE's option chain, each contract has a fixed expiry date when it stops trading and settles.
Until August 31, 2025, BSE Sensex's weekly contracts expired on Tuesdays, while Sensex, Sensex 50 and Bankex monthly contracts expired on the last Tuesday of the month.
From September 1, 2025 onward, BSE switched its expiries: weekly Sensex contracts now expire on Thursdays. Sensex, Bankex, and Sensex 50 monthly contracts now expire on the last Thursday of each month.
For stock options, the expiration also aligns with that same chosen day (Thursday after Sept 2025), unless that day is a market holiday. In that case, expiry is moved to the preceding trading day.

How traders use BSE Option Chain

Traders look at the BSE Option Chain to understand what the market is expecting.
Here's how they use it in a simple way:

  • Spotting support and resistance: Options with high open interest at certain strike prices act like barriers. A strike price with high put open interest may act as support. One with high call open interest may act as resistance.

  • Tracking market sentiment: If call options are more active, traders expect the price to rise or stay flat. If put options are gaining more attention, it may suggest bearish sentiment. This helps traders plan trades based on what others are doing.

  • Watching open interest build-up: When open interest increases and prices move, it shows that many people are participating. If both go up together, it means traders are confident in the trend. This gives more weight to their strategy.

  • Planning option strategies: The option chain helps traders decide which strategy to use. For example, if the market looks flat, they may go for a straddle. If it looks like it may go up, a call spread could work better.

  • Tracking expiry action: As expiry approaches, traders use the chain to watch where the price might settle. They watch the shift in OI and volume to decide their final trades.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main difference is trading activity. NSE sees much higher volume and liquidity, while BSE is still growing in this space. Most traders prefer NSE because it's more active and widely used.

Not really. While BSE does offer stock derivatives, they are not as active. Most stock-related trading still happens on NSE.

Low volume means fewer buyers and sellers. This makes it harder to enter or exit trades quickly and may lead to bigger gaps in prices.

The BSE option chain updates in real-time during market hours. You can track price changes and open interest as they happen.

BSE options are less liquid than NSE. This means there's less trading activity, which can make it harder to get the price you want when placing orders.




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