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NATIONALUM National Aluminium Co. Ltd. — Smart-Money Activity, F&O Buildup & Bulk Deals

Sector: Metals & Mining
₹ 436.90
+0.58%

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

Derivatives signal Short Covering
Price rose (+0.2%) on short-covering (OI down -0.9%), suggesting a temporary relief bounce rather than new buyers.

Analysis what the data is telling us about NATIONALUM

In the last completed session, National Aluminium Co. Ltd. closed +0.23% with futures open interest moving -0.9%. 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 0.83 is balanced — no clear directional preference from option writers. Max-pain strike at ₹430 sits 1.6% 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 National Aluminium Co. Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

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

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Covering
bias: bullish
Futures OI
44,493,750
-406875 (-0.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.83
neutral option setup
Max Pain Strike
₹ 430
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 434.40
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
not a Nifty 50 constituent
Traded Volume
7,827,914
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Basic Materials

P/E (TTM)
13.1
price / earnings
P/B
3.7
price / book
ROE
29.4%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 80,242 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
1.84%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 33.45
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 437 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 400 and 450+3.0% upside, -8.4% downside.
downside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
596,250
IV 35% Δ 0.81 θ -0.3 ν 0
405
601,875 +26k
IV 35% Δ -0.19 θ -0.2 ν 0
907,500 +5k
IV 37% Δ 0.77 θ -0.3 ν 0
410
1,348,125 +26k
IV 35% Δ -0.22 θ -0.2 ν 0
95,625 -10k
IV 36% Δ 0.73 θ -0.3 ν 0
415
605,625 +86k
IV 34% Δ -0.26 θ -0.2 ν 0
661,875 -57k
IV 35% Δ 0.69 θ -0.3 ν 0
420
851,250 +90k
IV 34% Δ -0.30 θ -0.2 ν 0
448,125 -2k
IV 36% Δ 0.65 θ -0.3 ν 0
425
1,466,250 -17k
IV 34% Δ -0.35 θ -0.2 ν 0
965,625 -36k
IV 35% Δ 0.60 θ -0.3 ν 0
430 MP
933,750
IV 34% Δ -0.39 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,023,750 +50k
IV 36% Δ 0.56 θ -0.3 ν 0
435
975,000 +48k
IV 34% Δ -0.44 θ -0.3 ν 0
2,700,000 +52k
IV 35% Δ 0.51 θ -0.3 ν 0
440
1,336,875 +127k
IV 33% Δ -0.49 θ -0.2 ν 0
622,500 +41k
IV 35% Δ 0.46 θ -0.3 ν 0
445
223,125 +46k
IV 34% Δ -0.54 θ -0.2 ν 0
2,859,375 -227k
IV 35% Δ 0.42 θ -0.3 ν 0
450 R
697,500 +9k
IV 33% Δ -0.59 θ -0.2 ν 0
406,875 -34k
IV 35% Δ 0.37 θ -0.3 ν 0
455
99,375
IV 30% Δ -0.66 θ -0.2 ν 0
1,374,375 +30k
IV 35% Δ 0.33 θ -0.3 ν 0
460
506,250 -10k
IV 32% Δ -0.69 θ -0.2 ν 0
547,500 +138k
IV 35% Δ 0.29 θ -0.3 ν 0
465
0
IV 69% Δ -0.58 θ -0.5 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 436.90
Key Resistance (R) 450
Key Support (S) 400
Max Pain Strike (MP) 430
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 NATIONALUM options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: NATIONALUM · Spot: ₹ 436.90 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 1875

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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