BPCL Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels · Nifty 50 Weight: 0.29%Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
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.
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Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-07-28 · spot 318 · EOD 2026-07-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
|
IV 54%
Δ 0.90
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
290 | |
|
IV 55%
Δ 0.85
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
295 | |
|
IV 52%
Δ 0.80
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
300 S |
IV 41%
Δ -0.14
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 47%
Δ 0.75
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
305 |
IV 38%
Δ -0.20
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 43%
Δ 0.68
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
310 MP |
IV 36%
Δ -0.30
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 41%
Δ 0.58
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
315 |
IV 35%
Δ -0.41
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 40%
Δ 0.47
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
320 R |
IV 32%
Δ -0.55
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 39%
Δ 0.35
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
325 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.69
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.25
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
330 |
IV 32%
Δ -0.80
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 38%
Δ 0.17
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
335 | |
| 340 |
IV 20%
Δ -0.99
θ +0.1
ν 0
|
|
| 345 | ||
| 350 |
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for BPCL options · 2026-07-28 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.