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JINDALSTEL Jindal Steel Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Metals & Mining
₹ 1,044.70
+1.10%
1-year price · range ₹933–₹1,289

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.1%) on short-covering (OI down -1.3%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about JINDALSTEL

In the last completed session, Jindal Steel Ltd. closed +1.09% with futures open interest moving -1.3%. 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 0.67, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹1,060 sits 1.5% 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 Jindal Steel Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Jindal Steel Ltd. suggests upside momentum is building.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
14,258,125
-183750 (-1.3%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.67
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,060
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,033.30
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
638,437
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
38.2
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 1,306.20
-20.9% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 929.70
+11.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 1,117.36
-7.5% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 1,131.63
-8.7% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+9.5%
1M -9.2%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
31.5
price / earnings
P/B
2.1
price / book
ROE
6.8%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 106,297 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.19%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 33.17
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 1,033 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 1,080 and 1,100+6.5% upside, +4.5% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
950
41,250 +0k
8,125
960
75,000 -17k
11,250 +10k
IV 44% Δ 0.82 θ -1.3 ν 0
980
146,250 +58k
IV 38% Δ -0.14 θ -0.8 ν 0
104,375 -9k
IV 40% Δ 0.74 θ -1.5 ν 0
1000
332,500 -35k
IV 37% Δ -0.25 θ -1.1 ν 0
0
1010
93,125 +2k
IV 37% Δ -0.31 θ -1.3 ν 1
118,750 -22k
IV 40% Δ 0.61 θ -1.7 ν 1
1020
163,750 +26k
IV 36% Δ -0.38 θ -1.3 ν 1
217,500 +38k
IV 40% Δ 0.54 θ -1.7 ν 1
1030
134,375 +2k
IV 36% Δ -0.45 θ -1.4 ν 1
336,250 -35k
IV 39% Δ 0.47 θ -1.7 ν 1
1040
157,500 +0k
IV 35% Δ -0.53 θ -1.3 ν 1
566,875 -24k
IV 39% Δ 0.40 θ -1.6 ν 1
1050
210,000 -15k
IV 35% Δ -0.61 θ -1.3 ν 1
400,000 -73k
IV 39% Δ 0.34 θ -1.5 ν 1
1060 MP
183,125 -36k
IV 34% Δ -0.69 θ -1.1 ν 1
275,000 -4k
IV 38% Δ 0.27 θ -1.3 ν 0
1070
83,125 -2k
IV 37% Δ -0.74 θ -1.1 ν 0
396,875 +26k
IV 37% Δ 0.21 θ -1.1 ν 0
1080 S
435,000 -2k
IV 34% Δ -0.82 θ -0.8 ν 0
217,500 +78k
IV 38% Δ 0.17 θ -1.0 ν 0
1090
32,500
IV 26% Δ -0.93 θ -0.2 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,033.30
Key Resistance (R) 1,100
Key Support (S) 1,080
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,060
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 JINDALSTEL options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: JINDALSTEL · Spot: ₹ 1,033.30 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 625

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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JINDALSTEL — frequently asked questions

What is the Jindal Steel Ltd. share price today?

JINDALSTEL is trading at ₹1,044.70 (+1.10% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of Jindal Steel Ltd.?

JINDALSTEL (Jindal Steel Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 31.5.

What is the market cap of Jindal Steel Ltd.?

JINDALSTEL has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹106,297 crore.

What is the ROE of Jindal Steel Ltd.?

JINDALSTEL has a return on equity (ROE) of about 6.8%.

Is JINDALSTEL near its 52-week high?

JINDALSTEL is trading -20.9% from its 52-week high of ₹1,306.20 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of JINDALSTEL?

The 14-day RSI of JINDALSTEL is 38.2, which is considered neutral.

Is JINDALSTEL above its 200-day moving average?

JINDALSTEL is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹1,117.36 (-7.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in JINDALSTEL?

The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies JINDALSTEL as Short Covering (bias: bullish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.

What is the max pain and PCR for JINDALSTEL options?

JINDALSTEL's option-chain max pain strike is ₹1,060 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.67, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying JINDALSTEL?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in JINDALSTEL 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.