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JSWSTEEL JSW Steel Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Metals & Mining · Nifty 50 Weight: 0.79%
₹ 1,312.90
+0.16%

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.2%) on short-covering (OI down -1.1%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about JSWSTEEL

In the last completed session, JSW Steel Ltd. closed +0.22% with futures open interest moving -1.1%. 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 option PCR of 0.74 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹1,300 sits 1.0% 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 JSW Steel Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for JSW Steel Ltd. points to a supportive setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
43,941,150
-467775 (-1.1%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.74
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 1,300
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 1,310.80
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.001 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
814,920
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
14.4
price / earnings
P/B
3.2
price / book
ROE
27.3%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 320,431 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.54%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 91.23
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 1,313 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 1,300 and 1,440+9.7% upside, -1.0% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
62,775
IV 23% Δ 0.81 θ -0.6 ν 1
1250
311,175 -5k
IV 24% Δ -0.19 θ -0.4 ν 1
18,900 -5k
IV 24% Δ 0.77 θ -0.7 ν 1
1260
79,650 -2k
IV 24% Δ -0.23 θ -0.4 ν 1
139,050 -1k
IV 15% Δ 0.83 θ -0.4 ν 1
1270
73,575 +4k
IV 23% Δ -0.27 θ -0.4 ν 1
90,450 -5k
IV 26% Δ 0.68 θ -0.8 ν 1
1280
162,000
IV 23% Δ -0.31 θ -0.5 ν 1
93,825 -3k
IV 27% Δ 0.63 θ -0.8 ν 1
1290
199,125 -6k
IV 23% Δ -0.35 θ -0.5 ν 1
454,950 -43k
IV 26% Δ 0.60 θ -0.8 ν 1
1300 S MP
415,800 +29k
IV 23% Δ -0.40 θ -0.5 ν 1
140,400 -14k
IV 25% Δ 0.55 θ -0.8 ν 1
1310
128,925 +9k
IV 23% Δ -0.44 θ -0.5 ν 1
310,500 -2k
IV 25% Δ 0.51 θ -0.8 ν 1
1320
95,850 -26k
IV 23% Δ -0.49 θ -0.5 ν 1
74,250 -2k
IV 26% Δ 0.47 θ -0.8 ν 1
1330
25,650 -3k
IV 23% Δ -0.54 θ -0.5 ν 1
193,050 -5k
IV 25% Δ 0.42 θ -0.8 ν 1
1340
27,000 -4k
IV 22% Δ -0.59 θ -0.4 ν 1
155,925 +2k
IV 25% Δ 0.38 θ -0.7 ν 1
1350
32,400 +1k
IV 23% Δ -0.63 θ -0.4 ν 1
95,175 -54k
IV 25% Δ 0.34 θ -0.7 ν 1
1360
0
IV 143% Δ -0.45 θ -3.6 ν 1
83,700 -4k
IV 25% Δ 0.30 θ -0.6 ν 1
1370
0
IV 59% Δ -0.56 θ -1.4 ν 1

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 1,312.90
Key Resistance (R) 1,440
Key Support (S) 1,300
Max Pain Strike (MP) 1,300
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 JSWSTEEL options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: JSWSTEEL · Spot: ₹ 1,312.90 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 675

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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