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BPCL Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels · Nifty 50 Weight: 0.29%
₹ 319.35
+0.55%
1-year price · range ₹277–₹386

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +4.5%) on price strength (+1.1%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about BPCL

In the last completed session, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. closed +1.05% with futures open interest moving +4.5%. That combination — price rising while OI builds — is classified as a Long Buildup, meaning derivative traders are adding fresh bullish positions into strength rather than merely covering existing shorts. The option PCR of 0.78 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹310 sits 2.9% below the current price, a mild magnet near expiry.

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

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building. The next scheduled earnings report is on 2026-07-22, with the consensus EPS estimate at ₹-9.4. Earnings days routinely override positioning signals — keep an eye on the calendar.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
44,964,825
+1929575 (+4.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.78
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 310
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 317.60
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.002 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
6,264,859
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
2026-07-22
EPS est: -9.4

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
59.7
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 391.65
-18.9% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 266.60
+19.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 334.39
-5.0% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 302.43
+5.0% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-8.7%
1M +3.6%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Energy

P/E (TTM)
5.3
price / earnings
P/B
1.4
price / book
ROE
28.5%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 136,445 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
6.26%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 60.50
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)

No institutional bulk or block deals recorded for this stock in the last 30 sessions.

Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days

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

Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-07-28 · spot 318 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 300 and 320+0.8% upside, -5.5% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
207,375 -12k
IV 54% Δ 0.90 θ -0.3 ν 0
290
1,267,950 -18k
161,950 -78k
IV 55% Δ 0.85 θ -0.5 ν 0
295
1,102,050 -441k
1,471,375 +440k
IV 52% Δ 0.80 θ -0.5 ν 0
300 S
2,405,550 +94k
IV 41% Δ -0.14 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,070,450 -34k
IV 47% Δ 0.75 θ -0.5 ν 0
305
1,412,125 -311k
IV 38% Δ -0.20 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,142,875 -208k
IV 43% Δ 0.68 θ -0.5 ν 0
310 MP
2,050,050 -113k
IV 36% Δ -0.30 θ -0.4 ν 0
1,404,225 -6k
IV 41% Δ 0.58 θ -0.5 ν 0
315
1,277,825 -204k
IV 35% Δ -0.41 θ -0.4 ν 0
3,539,200 -295k
IV 40% Δ 0.47 θ -0.5 ν 0
320 R
1,874,275 +282k
IV 32% Δ -0.55 θ -0.4 ν 0
1,506,925 +185k
IV 39% Δ 0.35 θ -0.5 ν 0
325
624,100 +235k
IV 31% Δ -0.69 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,551,700 -767k
IV 38% Δ 0.25 θ -0.4 ν 0
330
266,625 +37k
IV 32% Δ -0.80 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,919,050 +1441k
IV 38% Δ 0.17 θ -0.3 ν 0
335
80,975 +63k
1,161,300 -392k
340
90,850 -8k
IV 20% Δ -0.99 θ +0.1 ν 0
339,700 -4k
345
11,850 +1k
1,171,175 -155k
350
314,025 +33k

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 317.60
Key Resistance (R) 320
Key Support (S) 300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 310
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 BPCL options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: BPCL · Spot: ₹ 317.60 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 1975

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

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BPCL — frequently asked questions

What is the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. share price today?

BPCL is trading at ₹319.35 (+0.55% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.?

BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 5.3.

What is the market cap of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.?

BPCL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹136,445 crore.

What is the ROE of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.?

BPCL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 28.5%.

Is BPCL near its 52-week high?

BPCL is trading -18.9% from its 52-week high of ₹391.65 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of BPCL?

The 14-day RSI of BPCL is 59.7, which is considered neutral.

Is BPCL above its 200-day moving average?

BPCL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹334.39 (-5.0% away).

What is the F&O buildup in BPCL?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for BPCL options?

BPCL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹310 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.78, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying BPCL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in BPCL 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.