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

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels
₹ 173.99
+0.57%
1-year price · range ₹139–₹193

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.4%) on short-covering (OI down -1.5%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about GAIL

In the last completed session, GAIL (India) Ltd. closed +1.38% with futures open interest moving -1.5%. That combination — price rising while OI shrinks — is classified as Short Covering. It typically reflects existing short sellers closing positions, not fresh buying. Short-covering rallies can be sharp but tend to fade without follow-through demand. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.62, 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 GAIL (India) Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for GAIL (India) Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open. The next scheduled earnings report is on 2026-07-28, with the consensus EPS estimate at ₹3.46871. Earnings days routinely override positioning signals — keep an eye on the calendar.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
79,587,450
-1221200 (-1.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.62
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 174
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 173.01
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
4,648,262
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
2026-07-28
EPS est: 3.46871

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
52.9
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 188.89
-8.4% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 134.36
+28.8% above low
200-DMA
₹ 167.43
+3.3% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 169.14
+2.3% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
-6.3%
1M -0.5%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
15.1
price / earnings
P/B
1.3
price / book
ROE
8.7%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 114,400 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
7.18%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 11.52
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 173 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 190 and 180+4.0% upside, +9.8% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
14,200
IV 28% Δ 0.79 θ -0.2 ν 0
168
837,800 -40k
IV 29% Δ -0.22 θ -0.1 ν 0
355,000 -15k
IV 33% Δ 0.71 θ -0.2 ν 0
169
564,450
IV 29% Δ -0.26 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,874,400 -387k
IV 34% Δ 0.66 θ -0.2 ν 0
170
1,899,250 +110k
IV 29% Δ -0.31 θ -0.2 ν 0
386,950 -25k
IV 30% Δ 0.63 θ -0.2 ν 0
171
315,950 +78k
IV 28% Δ -0.36 θ -0.2 ν 0
720,650 -64k
IV 32% Δ 0.57 θ -0.2 ν 0
172
610,600 -47k
IV 27% Δ -0.42 θ -0.2 ν 0
213,000 -103k
IV 31% Δ 0.55 θ -0.2 ν 0
172
205,900 -22k
IV 27% Δ -0.45 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,054,350 -68k
IV 32% Δ 0.52 θ -0.2 ν 0
173
344,350 -4k
IV 27% Δ -0.48 θ -0.2 ν 0
340,800 -75k
IV 31% Δ 0.47 θ -0.2 ν 0
174 MP
386,950
IV 44% Δ -0.52 θ -0.3 ν 0
4,206,750 -494k
IV 31% Δ 0.41 θ -0.2 ν 0
175
1,725,300 -107k
IV 27% Δ -0.60 θ -0.2 ν 0
383,400 -8k
IV 30% Δ 0.36 θ -0.2 ν 0
176
0
454,400 -4k
IV 31% Δ 0.32 θ -0.2 ν 0
177
266,250 -15k
IV 27% Δ -0.71 θ -0.1 ν 0
159,750 -93k
IV 31% Δ 0.29 θ -0.2 ν 0
178
24,850
IV 28% Δ -0.73 θ -0.1 ν 0
660,300 -50k
IV 31% Δ 0.27 θ -0.2 ν 0
178
78,100 +46k
IV 31% Δ -0.73 θ -0.1 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 173.01
Key Resistance (R) 180
Key Support (S) 190
Max Pain Strike (MP) 174
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 · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: GAIL · Spot: ₹ 173.01 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · 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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GAIL — frequently asked questions

What is the GAIL (India) Ltd. share price today?

GAIL is trading at ₹173.99 (+0.57% 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 15.1.

What is the market cap of GAIL (India) Ltd.?

GAIL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹114,400 crore.

What is the ROE of GAIL (India) Ltd.?

GAIL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 8.7%.

Is GAIL near its 52-week high?

GAIL is trading -8.4% from its 52-week high of ₹188.89 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of GAIL?

The 14-day RSI of GAIL is 52.9, which is considered neutral.

Is GAIL above its 200-day moving average?

GAIL is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹167.43 (+3.3% away).

What is the F&O buildup in GAIL?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies GAIL as Short Covering (bias: bullish), 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 ₹174 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.62, 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.