IOC Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
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Analysis what the data is telling us about IOC
In the last completed session, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. closed +0.54% with futures open interest moving -0.8%. 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 0.65, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹141 sits 1.6% 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 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.
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Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
Option Chain Ladder nearest expiry 2026-07-28 · spot 142 · EOD 2026-07-20
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
|
IV 31%
Δ 0.80
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
138 |
IV 32%
Δ -0.20
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 32%
Δ 0.78
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
138 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.22
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 31%
Δ 0.73
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
139 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.27
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 30%
Δ 0.68
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
140 S |
IV 29%
Δ -0.32
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 29%
Δ 0.62
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
141 MP |
IV 29%
Δ -0.38
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.55
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
142 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.45
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.51
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
142 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.49
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.48
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
143 |
IV 26%
Δ -0.52
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 27%
Δ 0.40
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
144 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.59
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 27%
Δ 0.34
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
145 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.66
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 27%
Δ 0.27
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
146 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.73
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.22
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
147 |
IV 26%
Δ -0.79
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.20
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
148 |
IV 94%
Δ -0.58
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
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IOC — frequently asked questions
What is the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. share price today?
IOC is trading at ₹143.30 (+0.62% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.?
IOC (Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 4.7.
What is the market cap of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.?
IOC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹202,357 crore.
What is the ROE of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.?
IOC has a return on equity (ROE) of about 21.0%.
Is IOC near its 52-week high?
IOC is trading -24.6% from its 52-week high of ₹188.96 as of 2026-07-20.
What is the RSI of IOC?
The 14-day RSI of IOC is 53.6, which is considered neutral.
Is IOC above its 200-day moving average?
IOC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹154.51 (-7.8% away).
What is the F&O buildup in IOC?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies IOC as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for IOC options?
IOC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹141 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.65, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying IOC?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in IOC 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.