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KEI KEI Industries Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Capital Goods
₹ 4,974.50
+0.93%
1-year price · range ₹3,694–₹5,630

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+1.1%) on short-covering (OI down -0.5%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about KEI

In the last completed session, KEI Industries Ltd. closed +1.12% with futures open interest moving -0.5%. 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 0.43, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹5,000 sits 0.5% 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 KEI Industries Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
2,694,475
-13650 (-0.5%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.43
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 5,000
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 4,928.50
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
193,449
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
36.6
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 5,708.00
-13.7% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 3,712.20
+32.8% above low
200-DMA
₹ 4,585.05
+7.5% · above trend
50-DMA
₹ 5,250.93
-6.1% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+26.6%
1M -12.5%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Industrials

P/E (TTM)
51.8
price / earnings
P/B
7.1
price / book
ROE
14.8%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 47,557 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
0.09%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 96.11
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 4,928 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 5,000 and 5,500+11.6% upside, +1.4% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 189% Δ 0.66 θ -34.4 ν 3
4600
19,775 -4k
IV 44% Δ -0.12 θ -4.2 ν 1
1,400
IV 98% Δ 0.66 θ -18.0 ν 2
4700
18,725 -7k
IV 43% Δ -0.20 θ -5.7 ν 2
0
4750
2,625
IV 43% Δ -0.25 θ -6.5 ν 2
3,150
IV 41% Δ 0.70 θ -7.6 ν 2
4800
37,625 -1k
IV 42% Δ -0.31 θ -6.8 ν 2
0
4850
9,800 -2k
IV 41% Δ -0.37 θ -7.2 ν 3
92,400 -9k
IV 41% Δ 0.56 θ -8.3 ν 3
4900
45,500 +8k
IV 42% Δ -0.44 θ -7.7 ν 3
0
4950
5,075 -1k
IV 42% Δ -0.51 θ -7.7 ν 3
116,900 +1k
IV 41% Δ 0.42 θ -8.2 ν 3
5000 S MP
61,425 -3k
IV 43% Δ -0.58 θ -7.7 ν 3
22,050 -2k
IV 42% Δ 0.36 θ -8.0 ν 3
5050
9,450 -3k
IV 51% Δ -0.62 θ -8.9 ν 3
65,275 -3k
IV 43% Δ 0.30 θ -7.5 ν 2
5100
26,425 -6k
IV 41% Δ -0.71 θ -6.2 ν 2
17,500 -9k
IV 43% Δ 0.25 θ -6.9 ν 2
5150
10,325 -1k
IV 46% Δ -0.74 θ -6.6 ν 2
85,750 -18k
IV 44% Δ 0.20 θ -6.3 ν 2
5200
32,550 -1k
IV 46% Δ -0.78 θ -5.9 ν 2
35,350 -2k
IV 45% Δ 0.17 θ -5.7 ν 2
5250
9,450
IV 73% Δ -0.71 θ -11.3 ν 2

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 4,928.50
Key Resistance (R) 5,500
Key Support (S) 5,000
Max Pain Strike (MP) 5,000
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 KEI options · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: KEI · Spot: ₹ 4,928.50 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · Lot: 175

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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KEI — frequently asked questions

What is the KEI Industries Ltd. share price today?

KEI is trading at ₹4,974.50 (+0.93% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of KEI Industries Ltd.?

KEI (KEI Industries Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 51.8.

What is the market cap of KEI Industries Ltd.?

KEI has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹47,557 crore.

What is the ROE of KEI Industries Ltd.?

KEI has a return on equity (ROE) of about 14.8%.

Is KEI near its 52-week high?

KEI is trading -13.7% from its 52-week high of ₹5,708.00 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of KEI?

The 14-day RSI of KEI is 36.6, which is considered neutral.

Is KEI above its 200-day moving average?

KEI is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹4,585.05 (+7.5% away).

What is the F&O buildup in KEI?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for KEI options?

KEI's option-chain max pain strike is ₹5,000 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.43, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying KEI?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in KEI 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.