GAIL GAIL (India) Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels · F&O lot size: 3,550GAIL lot size: 3,550 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹5.94 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹167.30. All F&O lot sizes →
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GAIL Seasonality month by month since 1997 · adjusted month-end closes
GAIL in October: closed the month higher in 15 of 29 years (1997–2025), with a median move of +2.0% and an average of -0.3%.
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.
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Analysis what the data is telling us about GAIL
In the last completed session, GAIL (India) Ltd. closed -0.81% with futures open interest moving +0.6%. 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 option PCR of 0.91 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹175 sits 4.6% 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. The next scheduled earnings report is on 2026-10-30, with the consensus EPS estimate at ₹4.90987. Earnings days routinely override positioning signals — keep an eye on the calendar.
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Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
GAIL Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 167 · EOD 2026-10-19
GAIL option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.91 · max pain ₹175 · highest call OI at ₹175 · highest put OI at ₹190 · underlying ₹167.30. One lot is 3,550 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 21.7%, IV rank 17 and IV percentile 31 over the past year (range 17.3%–43.5%); 20-day historical volatility 17.7%.
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
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IV 55%
Δ 0.99
θ -0.1
ν 0
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140 |
IV 55%
Δ -0.01
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 45%
Δ 0.99
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
145 |
IV 45%
Δ -0.01
θ -0.0
ν 0
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IV 39%
Δ 0.98
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
150 |
IV 39%
Δ -0.02
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 35%
Δ 0.97
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
152 |
IV 35%
Δ -0.03
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 32%
Δ 0.96
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
155 |
IV 32%
Δ -0.04
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 30%
Δ 0.92
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
158 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.08
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 27%
Δ 0.88
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
160 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.12
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 25%
Δ 0.79
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
162 |
IV 25%
Δ -0.21
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 24%
Δ 0.65
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
165 |
IV 24%
Δ -0.35
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 23%
Δ 0.48
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
168 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.52
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 23%
Δ 0.30
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
170 |
IV 23%
Δ -0.70
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 24%
Δ 0.17
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
172 |
IV 24%
Δ -0.83
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 25%
Δ 0.09
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
175 R MP |
IV 25%
Δ -0.91
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 27%
Δ 0.05
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
178 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.95
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 30%
Δ 0.04
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
180 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.96
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 31%
Δ 0.02
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
182 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.98
θ +0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 33%
Δ 0.01
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
185 |
IV 33%
Δ -0.99
θ +0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 42%
Δ 0.03
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
188 |
IV 42%
Δ -0.97
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
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IV 35%
Δ 0.00
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
190 S |
IV 35%
Δ -1.00
θ +0.0
ν 0
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| 192 |
Chain Interpretation
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GAIL — frequently asked questions
What is the GAIL (India) Ltd. share price today?
GAIL is trading at ₹167.30 (-0.48% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of GAIL (India) Ltd.?
GAIL (GAIL (India) Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 11.1.
What is the market cap of GAIL (India) Ltd.?
GAIL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹110,001 crore.
Is GAIL near its 52-week high?
GAIL is trading -10.5% from its 52-week high of ₹186.87 as of 2026-10-19.
What is the RSI of GAIL?
The 14-day RSI of GAIL is 42.7, which is considered neutral.
Is GAIL above its 200-day moving average?
GAIL is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹166.09 (+0.7% away).
What is the F&O buildup in GAIL?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies GAIL as Short Buildup (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for GAIL options?
GAIL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹175 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.91, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying GAIL?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in GAIL 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.