KOTAKBANK Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals
Sector: Financial Services · Nifty 50 weight (est.): 2.87% · F&O lot size: 2,000KOTAKBANK lot size: 2,000 shares per F&O lot for the 3 listed expiries (2026-10-27, 2026-11-23, 2026-12-29). One lot is worth about ₹8.85 lakh at the last underlying price of ₹442.30. All F&O lot sizes →
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KOTAKBANK Seasonality month by month since 2001 · adjusted month-end closes
KOTAKBANK in October: closed the month higher in 14 of 25 years (2001–2025), with a median move of +1.3% and an average of +0.8%.
Years the month closed higher / years with data, and the median monthly move. Past patterns, not a forecast: most months are close to a coin toss.
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Smart Money Verdict synthesis of derivatives, deals, and promoter files
Analysis what the data is telling us about KOTAKBANK
In the last completed session, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. closed -0.69% with futures open interest moving -2.5%. That combination — price falling while OI shrinks — is classified as Long Unwinding. Existing longs are exiting rather than new shorts being added; the move down lacks the conviction of fresh selling. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.69, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹430 sits 2.8% 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 Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.
Putting it together, the smart-money picture for Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.
F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup
Quote Details key metrics & weights
Technical Snapshot as of 2026-10-19 close · from 400 sessions of price history
Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Financial Services
Fundamental ratios sourced from public market data, refreshed periodically; verify against company filings before relying on them.
Institutional Deals last 30 sessions (bulk & block)
Broker Calls as reported · last 120 days
| Date | Brokerage | Call | Target | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
| 2026-10-12 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
| 2026-10-11 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | CNBC TV18 |
| 2026-10-11 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
| 2026-10-10 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | CNBC TV18 |
| 2026-10-10 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
| 2026-10-09 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | CNBC TV18 |
| 2026-10-09 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
| 2026-10-08 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | CNBC TV18 |
| 2026-10-08 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
| 2026-10-07 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | CNBC TV18 |
| 2026-10-07 | HSBC | Upgrade | — | Moneycontrol.com |
Insider & Promoter Filings last 60 days
KOTAKBANK Option Chain nearest expiry 2026-10-27 · spot 442 · EOD 2026-10-19
KOTAKBANK option chain today (2026-10-27 expiry, NSE data of 2026-10-19): put-call ratio 0.69 · max pain ₹430 · highest call OI at ₹430 · highest put OI at ₹440 · underlying ₹442.30. One lot is 2,000 shares. At-the-money implied volatility 27.6%, IV rank 59 and IV percentile 87 over the past year (range 12.9%–37.9%); 20-day historical volatility 23.0%.
| Call OI (writers) | Strike | Put OI (writers) |
|---|---|---|
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IV 45%
Δ 0.97
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
390 |
IV 45%
Δ -0.03
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 41%
Δ 0.97
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
395 |
IV 41%
Δ -0.03
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 40%
Δ 0.96
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
400 |
IV 40%
Δ -0.04
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
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IV 36%
Δ 0.96
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
405 |
IV 36%
Δ -0.04
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 34%
Δ 0.94
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
410 |
IV 34%
Δ -0.06
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 32%
Δ 0.92
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
415 |
IV 32%
Δ -0.08
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
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IV 31%
Δ 0.89
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
420 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.11
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 29%
Δ 0.84
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
425 |
IV 29%
Δ -0.16
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.77
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
430 R MP |
IV 28%
Δ -0.23
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 27%
Δ 0.69
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
435 |
IV 27%
Δ -0.31
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.58
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
440 S |
IV 28%
Δ -0.42
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.47
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
445 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.53
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.37
θ -0.5
ν 0
|
450 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.63
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
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IV 28%
Δ 0.27
θ -0.4
ν 0
|
455 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.73
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.19
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
460 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.81
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 28%
Δ 0.13
θ -0.3
ν 0
|
465 |
IV 28%
Δ -0.87
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
|
IV 29%
Δ 0.09
θ -0.2
ν 0
|
470 |
IV 29%
Δ -0.91
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 30%
Δ 0.06
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
475 |
IV 30%
Δ -0.94
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
|
IV 31%
Δ 0.04
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
480 |
IV 31%
Δ -0.96
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
|
IV 32%
Δ 0.03
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
485 |
IV 32%
Δ -0.97
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
|
IV 35%
Δ 0.03
θ -0.1
ν 0
|
490 |
IV 35%
Δ -0.97
θ -0.0
ν 0
|
Chain Interpretation
Strategy Builder multi-leg payoff for KOTAKBANK options · 2026-10-27 expiry
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KOTAKBANK — frequently asked questions
What is the Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. share price today?
KOTAKBANK is trading at ₹442.30 (-1.14% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.
What is the P/E ratio of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.?
KOTAKBANK (Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 21.7.
What is the market cap of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.?
KOTAKBANK has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹439,995 crore.
Is KOTAKBANK near its 52-week high?
KOTAKBANK is trading -2.4% from its 52-week high of ₹453.20 as of 2026-10-19.
What is the RSI of KOTAKBANK?
The 14-day RSI of KOTAKBANK is 63.0, which is considered neutral.
Is KOTAKBANK above its 200-day moving average?
KOTAKBANK is trading above its 200-DMA of ₹399.44 (+10.7% away).
What is the F&O buildup in KOTAKBANK?
The latest end-of-day derivatives data classifies KOTAKBANK as Long Unwinding (bias: bearish), based on the day's combined price and open-interest change.
What is the max pain and PCR for KOTAKBANK options?
KOTAKBANK's option-chain max pain strike is ₹430 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.69, from the latest end-of-day option chain.
Are FIIs or big investors buying KOTAKBANK?
Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in KOTAKBANK 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.
What is the latest broker call on KOTAKBANK?
The most recent analyst call reported in the press is HSBC: Upgrade (2026-10-13). The Broker Calls section on this page lists reported calls from the last 120 days with links to the original reports.