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

Sector: Power · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.62%
₹ 366.80
-0.16%

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

Derivatives signal Short Buildup
Short sellers are loading fresh positions (OI up +1.9%) on price weakness (-0.2%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about NTPC

In the last completed session, NTPC Ltd. closed -0.19% with futures open interest moving +1.9%. That combination — price falling while OI builds — is classified as Short Buildup. Fresh short positions are being added on weakness, which historically prefaces further downside until shorts are forced to cover. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.35, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead. Max-pain strike at ₹380 sits 3.6% 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 NTPC Ltd. over the last 30 sessions.

Putting it together, the smart-money picture for NTPC Ltd. points to a softer setup at the next open.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Short Buildup
bias: bearish
Futures OI
139,551,000
+2562000 (+1.9%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.35
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 380
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 367.40
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
-0.003 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
10,825,715
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
12.0
price / earnings
P/B
1.8
price / book
ROE
13.7%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 355,674 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.09%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 30.46
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 367 · EOD 2026-06-03

Option writers expect range between 400 and 400+9.1% upside, +9.1% downside.
unbalanced
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
0
IV 132% Δ 0.62 θ -1.0 ν 0
352
1,500
IV 19% Δ -0.19 θ -0.1 ν 0
0
IV 65% Δ 0.62 θ -0.5 ν 0
355
270,000 +13k
IV 22% Δ -0.25 θ -0.1 ν 0
0
IV 127% Δ 0.60 θ -0.9 ν 0
358
808,500 -140k
IV 21% Δ -0.29 θ -0.1 ν 0
348,000 +171k
IV 25% Δ 0.65 θ -0.2 ν 0
360
1,456,500 +49k
IV 20% Δ -0.33 θ -0.1 ν 0
153,000 +81k
IV 24% Δ 0.61 θ -0.2 ν 0
362
196,500 -26k
IV 20% Δ -0.37 θ -0.1 ν 0
474,000 +174k
IV 25% Δ 0.57 θ -0.2 ν 0
365
519,000 -6k
IV 20% Δ -0.42 θ -0.1 ν 0
298,500 +87k
IV 24% Δ 0.53 θ -0.2 ν 0
368
166,500 -5k
IV 19% Δ -0.47 θ -0.1 ν 0
2,217,000 +1213k
IV 24% Δ 0.49 θ -0.2 ν 0
370
636,000 +22k
IV 19% Δ -0.52 θ -0.1 ν 0
259,500 +48k
IV 23% Δ 0.45 θ -0.2 ν 0
372
151,500 -30k
IV 20% Δ -0.57 θ -0.1 ν 0
777,000 +1k
IV 23% Δ 0.41 θ -0.2 ν 0
375
630,000 -3k
IV 19% Δ -0.62 θ -0.1 ν 0
504,000
IV 23% Δ 0.36 θ -0.2 ν 0
378
66,000 -14k
IV 18% Δ -0.68 θ -0.1 ν 0
4,839,000 -32k
IV 23% Δ 0.33 θ -0.2 ν 0
380 MP
1,023,000
IV 19% Δ -0.71 θ -0.1 ν 0
310,500 -14k
IV 23% Δ 0.29 θ -0.2 ν 0
382
231,000
IV 14% Δ -0.83 θ -0.0 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 366.80
Key Resistance (R) 400
Key Support (S) 400
Max Pain Strike (MP) 380
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 NTPC options · 2026-06-30 expiry

Underlying: NTPC · Spot: ₹ 366.80 · Expiry: 2026-06-30 · Lot: 1500

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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