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GAIL GAIL (India) Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels
₹ 163.86
-0.59%

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

Derivatives signal Long Unwinding
Longs are exiting (OI down -1.1%) as price declines (-0.6%), indicating lack of holding support.

Analysis what the data is telling us about GAIL

In the last completed session, GAIL (India) Ltd. closed -0.60% with futures open interest moving -1.1%. That combination — price falling while OI shrinks — is classified as Long Unwinding. Existing longs are exiting rather than new shorts being added; the move down lacks the conviction of fresh selling. The option PCR of 0.79 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹168 sits 2.5% above 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 GAIL (India) Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for GAIL (India) Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Unwinding
bias: bearish
Futures OI
78,269,500
-913450 (-1.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.79
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 168
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 164.83
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
4,684,045
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
14.2
price / earnings
P/B
1.2
price / book
ROE
8.7%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 107,739 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
7.58%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 11.54
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 2026-06-30 · spot 164 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 190 and 170+3.8% upside, +16.0% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
160,650
IV 31% Δ 0.70 θ -0.1 ν 0
158
333,900 +3k
IV 24% Δ -0.25 θ -0.1 ν 0
66,150
IV 32% Δ 0.67 θ -0.1 ν 0
159
217,350
IV 24% Δ -0.29 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,527,750 +40k
IV 26% Δ 0.67 θ -0.1 ν 0
160
2,022,300 +176k
IV 25% Δ -0.32 θ -0.1 ν 0
135,450
IV 30% Δ 0.62 θ -0.1 ν 0
161
59,850
IV 23% Δ -0.35 θ -0.1 ν 0
78,750
IV 27% Δ 0.60 θ -0.1 ν 0
162
453,600 +3k
IV 24% Δ -0.39 θ -0.1 ν 0
129,150 -13k
IV 25% Δ 0.57 θ -0.1 ν 0
163
277,200 +25k
IV 24% Δ -0.43 θ -0.1 ν 0
107,100 +31k
IV 26% Δ 0.54 θ -0.1 ν 0
164
277,200 +25k
IV 24% Δ -0.46 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,072,700 +160k
IV 26% Δ 0.50 θ -0.1 ν 0
165
1,575,000 -54k
IV 24% Δ -0.50 θ -0.1 ν 0
831,600 -19k
IV 25% Δ 0.47 θ -0.1 ν 0
166
441,000
IV 25% Δ -0.54 θ -0.1 ν 0
532,350 +18k
IV 26% Δ 0.43 θ -0.1 ν 0
167
661,500 -7k
IV 24% Δ -0.57 θ -0.1 ν 0
601,650 +25k
IV 26% Δ 0.40 θ -0.1 ν 0
168 MP
554,400 -13k
IV 24% Δ -0.61 θ -0.1 ν 0
352,800 +6k
IV 26% Δ 0.37 θ -0.1 ν 0
169
261,450
IV 26% Δ -0.63 θ -0.1 ν 0
5,389,650 +122k
IV 26% Δ 0.34 θ -0.1 ν 0
170 R
1,767,150 -13k
IV 25% Δ -0.67 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 163.83
Key Resistance (R) 170
Key Support (S) 190
Max Pain Strike (MP) 168
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 GAIL options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: GAIL · Spot: ₹ 163.83 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 3550

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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