Sensex Weekly Expiry: 77,000 Level Holds the Key


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary :

 

Sensex weekly expiry outlook: Sensex opened flat on weekly expiry but recovered to fill the May 11 downside gap before facing profit booking near 77,300. Options data shows 77,000 as key support, with strong Put writing, while 77,300–77,500 remains the resistance band. A break below 77,000 may trigger Put unwinding and drag the index towards 76,780 in today’s session.

Sensex Weekly Expiry

Sensex Weekly Expiry: 77,000 Holds the Key

The BSE Sensex opened on a flat note on the weekly expiry session of June 18, 2026. Buying interest gradually emerged after the opening, helping the index move higher and touch an intraday high of 77,320.32. With this move, the index filled the opening downside gap area created on May 11, 2026.

However, the momentum cooled at higher levels. The index pared its gains and, around 11:00 AM, was trading near the 77,100 mark with a modest loss of nearly 60 points. This indicates that while buyers were active in the early part of the session, the index faced supply pressure near the 77,300 zone.

Options Data Indicates Support Near 77,000

At the time of writing, the Put-Call Ratio for all expiries stood at 0.79, while the Max Pain level was placed at 77,100. This suggests that the index is currently trading close to the level where option writers may prefer expiry settlement.

On the Put side, the highest open interest addition was seen at the 77,000 strike, followed by the 77,100 strike. The highest Put open interest concentration is also placed at 77,000. This makes 77,000 an important support level for the Sensex weekly expiry day.

 

Call Writers Active at Higher Levels

On the Call side, the 77,500 strike witnessed the highest open interest addition, followed by the 77,300 strike. The maximum Call open interest concentration is placed at 77,500, followed by 77,300. This indicates that Call writers are active at higher levels and may try to restrict the upside around the 77,300–77,500 zone.

Sensex Weekly Expiry Outlook

Based on the current options setup, the likely expiry range for the Sensex appears to be between 77,000 and 77,300. A sustained move above 77,300 may trigger some short covering by Call writers and open the door for further upside.

On the other hand, failure to hold above 77,000 could put pressure on Put writers. If this level breaks, Put unwinding may drag the index lower towards 76,780. Hence, for the remainder of the session, 77,000 remains the key support, while 77,300 is the immediate hurdle for the bulls.

Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), PIB, TradingView.

 

About the Author

SEBI Registered Research Analyst (INH000006396).


Founded in 1986, Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ) brings decades of experience in India’s equity markets. DSIJ's research combines fundamental analysis with price action, guided by disciplined risk management and capital preservation. They follow a structured, data-driven approach designed to help investors and traders make informed decisions beyond short-term market noise. 

Published Date : 18 Jun 2026

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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