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AXISBANK Axis Bank Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Financial Services · Nifty 50 weight (est.): 3.98% · F&O lot size: 625

AXISBANK lot size: 625 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹7.73 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹1,236.02. All F&O lot sizes →

₹ 1,236.00
-4.19%
1-year price · range ₹1,161–₹1,403

AXISBANK Chart daily candles · add any indicator · computed in your browser

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Daily bars from exchange end-of-day data; during market hours today’s bar updates with the latest price. Splits and bonuses are adjusted; demergers show as the real gaps they were. Volume profile is estimated from each day’s range. D marks a bulk or block deal day (green: net buying, red: net selling, purple: matched cross). Charting by TradingView Lightweight Charts.

AXISBANK Seasonality month by month since 1998 · adjusted month-end closes

AXISBANK in October: closed the month higher in 16 of 27 years (1999–2025), with a median move of +4.1% and an average of +3.8%.

Jan
17/28
+6.0%
Feb
12/28
-2.4%
Mar
14/28
+0.2%
Apr
18/28
+3.2%
May
17/28
+1.8%
Jun
18/28
+1.2%
Jul
18/28
+3.4%
Aug
15/28
+1.1%
Sep
14/28
+0.7%
Oct
16/27
+4.1%
Nov
17/27
+3.8%
Dec
18/28
+2.7%

Years the month closed higher / years with data, and the median monthly move. Past patterns, not a forecast: most months are close to a coin toss.

Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.6%) on price weakness (-3.9%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about AXISBANK

In the last completed session, Axis Bank Ltd. closed -3.92% with futures open interest moving +1.6%. That combination — price falling while OI builds — is classified as Short Buildup. Fresh short positions are being added on weakness, which historically prefaces further downside until shorts are forced to cover. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.52, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead.

There have been no notable bulk or block deals from FIIs, mutual funds, or insurance companies in Axis Bank Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Axis Bank Ltd. leans cautious into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
100,978,125
+1541250 (+1.6%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.52
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,240
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,290.00
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.167 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
12,762,071
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
—
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
46.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,418.30
-12.8% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 1,150.30
+7.5% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,285.94
-3.9% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,243.84
-0.6% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+3.0%
1M -1.7%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services

P/E (TTM)
13.9
price / earnings
P/B
1.8
price / book
ROE
13.4%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 384,862 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.08%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 88.93
earnings per share

Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.

Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)

Date Side Price Value (Cr) Counterparty
2026-06-24 BUY ₹ 1,363.50 25.10 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MUTB400045794
2026-06-24 SELL ₹ 1,363.50 25.10 THE MTBJ LTD. AS TRST FOR GOVRNMNT PENSION INVSTMNT FUND MTBJ400045828

Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days

No insider disclosures filed for this stock in the last 60 days.

AXISBANK Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 1,236 · EOD 2026-10-19

AXISBANK option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.52 · max pain ₹1,240 · highest call OI at ₹1,300 · highest put OI at ₹1,240 · underlying ₹1,236.02. One lot is 625 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 18.3%, IV rank 17 and IV percentile 31 over the past year (range 14.0%–39.1%); 20-day historical volatility 29.0%.

Option writers expect range between 1,240 and 1,300 — +5.2% upside, +0.3% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
93,125 ₹104.00
IV 29% Δ 0.97 θ -0.4 ν 0
1140
1,171,250 +91k ₹0.60
IV 29% Δ -0.03 θ -0.2 ν 0
13,125 +13k ₹92.55
IV 27% Δ 0.97 θ -0.4 ν 0
1150
305,625 +51k ₹0.65
IV 27% Δ -0.03 θ -0.2 ν 0
275,625 -17k ₹77.15
IV 26% Δ 0.95 θ -0.5 ν 0
1160
383,125 +1k ₹0.95
IV 26% Δ -0.05 θ -0.3 ν 0
5,000 ₹89.80
IV 24% Δ 0.94 θ -0.5 ν 0
1170
192,500 +8k ₹1.20
IV 24% Δ -0.06 θ -0.3 ν 0
201,875 +16k ₹58.50
IV 23% Δ 0.92 θ -0.6 ν 0
1180
525,625 -407k ₹1.60
IV 23% Δ -0.08 θ -0.4 ν 0
163,125 +150k ₹49.20
IV 22% Δ 0.89 θ -0.7 ν 0
1190
352,500 +85k ₹2.25
IV 22% Δ -0.11 θ -0.5 ν 0
1,061,250 -39k ₹40.00
IV 21% Δ 0.84 θ -0.8 ν 0
1200
1,711,250 +319k ₹3.20
IV 21% Δ -0.16 θ -0.5 ν 0
186,250 +68k ₹31.50
IV 20% Δ 0.77 θ -0.8 ν 1
1210
341,875 +70k ₹4.85
IV 20% Δ -0.23 θ -0.6 ν 1
2,115,625 +278k ₹23.65
IV 19% Δ 0.69 θ -0.9 ν 1
1220
1,355,625 +158k ₹7.20
IV 19% Δ -0.31 θ -0.7 ν 1
951,875 +388k ₹17.10
IV 19% Δ 0.58 θ -0.9 ν 1
1230
1,390,625 +608k ₹10.50
IV 19% Δ -0.42 θ -0.7 ν 1
4,350,625 +2642k ₹11.65
IV 18% Δ 0.46 θ -0.9 ν 1
1240 S MP
1,993,750 +905k ₹15.20
IV 18% Δ -0.54 θ -0.7 ν 1
3,926,875 +1039k ₹7.75
IV 18% Δ 0.35 θ -0.8 ν 1
1250
970,000 -636k ₹21.20
IV 18% Δ -0.65 θ -0.6 ν 1
4,580,000 +544k ₹5.00
IV 19% Δ 0.25 θ -0.7 ν 1
1260
1,638,750 -422k ₹28.15
IV 19% Δ -0.75 θ -0.5 ν 1
1,814,375 +673k ₹3.30
IV 19% Δ 0.18 θ -0.6 ν 0
1270
775,625 -459k ₹36.30
IV 19% Δ -0.82 θ -0.4 ν 0
2,565,000 +99k ₹2.25
IV 20% Δ 0.13 θ -0.5 ν 0
1280
1,358,750 -574k ₹45.40
IV 20% Δ -0.87 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,655,625 -242k ₹1.70
IV 21% Δ 0.09 θ -0.4 ν 0
1290
485,625 -327k ₹54.65
IV 21% Δ -0.91 θ -0.2 ν 0
5,585,625 +2228k ₹1.40
IV 23% Δ 0.07 θ -0.4 ν 0
1300 R
1,402,500 -417k ₹64.30
IV 23% Δ -0.93 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,225,625 +253k ₹1.05
IV 24% Δ 0.06 θ -0.3 ν 0
1310
201,250 -64k ₹74.65
IV 24% Δ -0.94 θ -0.1 ν 0
910,000 +186k ₹0.80
IV 25% Δ 0.04 θ -0.3 ν 0
1320
75,000 -11k ₹84.70
IV 25% Δ -0.96 θ -0.0 ν 0
616,875 -122k ₹0.65
IV 27% Δ 0.03 θ -0.2 ν 0
1330
16,250 -2k ₹88.15
IV 27% Δ -0.97 θ -0.0 ν 0
428,750 -225k ₹0.55
IV 28% Δ 0.03 θ -0.2 ν 0
1340
38,125 -5k ₹103.00
IV 28% Δ -0.97 θ +0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,236.02
Key Resistance (R) 1,300
Key Support (S) 1,240
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,240
Concentrations of Option open interest show strong barrier levels. Option writers defend these levels, especially heading into monthly derivatives expiry.

Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for AXISBANK options · 2026-10-27 expiry

Underlying: AXISBANK · Spot: ₹ 1,236.02 · Expiry: 2026-10-27 · Lot: 625

Legs

Side
Type
Strike
Qty
Premium
Net premium—
Max profit—
Max loss—
Breakevens—
Position Delta—
Position Theta/day—
Position Vega/1% IV—

Payoff at expiry

Latest News recent coverage from Reuters, Simply Wall St, MT Newswires and others

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AXISBANK — frequently asked questions

What is the Axis Bank Ltd. share price today?

AXISBANK is trading at ₹1,236.00 (-4.19% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Axis Bank Ltd.?

AXISBANK (Axis Bank Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 13.9.

What is the market cap of Axis Bank Ltd.?

AXISBANK has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹384,862 crore.

What is the ROE of Axis Bank Ltd.?

AXISBANK has a return on equity (ROE) of about 13.4%.

Is AXISBANK near its 52-week high?

AXISBANK is trading -12.8% from its 52-week high of ₹1,418.30 as of 2026-10-19.

What is the RSI of AXISBANK?

The 14-day RSI of AXISBANK is 46.7, which is considered neutral.

Is AXISBANK above its 200-day moving average?

AXISBANK is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,285.94 (-3.9% away).

What is the F&O buildup in AXISBANK?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies AXISBANK as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for AXISBANK options?

AXISBANK's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,240 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.52, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying AXISBANK?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in AXISBANK with named buyers and sellers, plus promoter and insider filings — the tables on this page list the most recent institutional activity as disclosed to the exchanges.