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IOC Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels
₹ 137.38
-1.04%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +2.1%) on price weakness (-1.1%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about IOC

In the last completed session, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. closed -1.06% with futures open interest moving +2.1%. 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 0.96 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹144 sits 4.8% 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 Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. leans cautious into the next session.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
112,281,000
+2276625 (+2.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.96
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 144
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 138.83
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
14,280,727
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Energy

P/E (TTM)
4.5
price / earnings
P/B
0.9
price / book
ROE
21.0%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 193,998 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
7.20%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 30.57
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 137 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 130 and 145+5.5% upside, -5.4% downside.
roughly symmetric
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 97% Δ 0.63 θ -0.3 ν 0
131
165,750 +19k
IV 27% Δ -0.23 θ -0.1 ν 0
73,125
IV 39% Δ 0.68 θ -0.1 ν 0
132
404,625 +34k
IV 27% Δ -0.26 θ -0.1 ν 0
0
IV 18% Δ 0.79 θ -0.1 ν 0
133
190,125 +43k
IV 27% Δ -0.29 θ -0.1 ν 0
92,625
IV 39% Δ 0.63 θ -0.1 ν 0
134
136,500 +53k
IV 26% Δ -0.33 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,048,125 +321k
IV 31% Δ 0.62 θ -0.1 ν 0
135
2,120,625 +63k
IV 26% Δ -0.36 θ -0.1 ν 0
165,750 +14k
IV 31% Δ 0.59 θ -0.1 ν 0
136
321,750 +87k
IV 26% Δ -0.40 θ -0.1 ν 0
316,875 +180k
IV 30% Δ 0.55 θ -0.1 ν 0
137
599,625 +141k
IV 26% Δ -0.44 θ -0.1 ν 0
541,125 +253k
IV 30% Δ 0.52 θ -0.1 ν 0
138
1,564,875 +619k
IV 26% Δ -0.48 θ -0.1 ν 0
419,250 -39k
IV 30% Δ 0.48 θ -0.1 ν 0
139
892,125 +302k
IV 25% Δ -0.53 θ -0.1 ν 0
4,046,250 +502k
IV 30% Δ 0.45 θ -0.1 ν 0
140
3,378,375 +29k
IV 25% Δ -0.57 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,404,000 -49k
IV 30% Δ 0.41 θ -0.1 ν 0
141
726,375 -20k
IV 23% Δ -0.62 θ -0.1 ν 0
989,625 -10k
IV 30% Δ 0.38 θ -0.1 ν 0
142
1,238,250 -30k
IV 25% Δ -0.65 θ -0.1 ν 0
1,043,250 -54k
IV 30% Δ 0.35 θ -0.1 ν 0
143
1,135,875 +14k
IV 25% Δ -0.68 θ -0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 137.38
Key Resistance (R) 145
Key Support (S) 130
Max Pain Strike (MP) 144
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 IOC options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: IOC · Spot: ₹ 137.38 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 4875

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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