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

Sector: Power · Nifty 50 Weight: 1.62%
₹ 348.55
+0.37%
1-year price · range ₹318–₹402

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

Derivatives signal Long Buildup
Derivative traders are adding fresh longs (OI up +3.8%) on price strength (+2.0%).

Analysis what the data is telling us about NTPC

In the last completed session, NTPC Ltd. closed +1.96% with futures open interest moving +3.8%. That combination — price rising while OI builds — is classified as a Long Buildup, meaning derivative traders are adding fresh bullish positions into strength rather than merely covering existing shorts. The stock's option PCR sits at 0.35, indicating heavy call-side writing — option dealers see resistance overhead.

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. suggests upside momentum is building.

F&O Positioning EOD derivatives setup

Buildup Class
Long Buildup
bias: bullish
Futures OI
146,979,000
+5397000 (+3.8%)
Option PCR (OI)
0.35
heavy call writing
Max Pain Strike
₹ 350
writer loss minimized strike

Quote Details key metrics & weights

Previous Close
₹ 347.25
yesterday's EOD close
Index Contribution
+0.006 pp
contribution to Nifty
Traded Volume
8,575,793
live shares traded today
Upcoming Earnings
no report scheduled

Technical Snapshot from 400 sessions of price history

RSI (14)
41.6
neutral momentum
52-Week High
₹ 414.40
-16.2% from high
52-Week Low
₹ 315.55
+10.1% above low
200-DMA
₹ 357.41
-2.8% · below trend
50-DMA
₹ 365.80
-5.1% from 50-DMA
1-Year Return
+1.5%
1M -5.1%

Key Fundamentals headline ratios · Utilities

P/E (TTM)
11.4
price / earnings
P/B
1.7
price / book
ROE
13.7%
return on equity
Market Cap
₹ 337,977 Cr
total market value
Dividend Yield
3.26%
trailing yield
EPS (TTM)
₹ 30.45
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 2026-07-28 · spot 347 · EOD 2026-07-20

Option writers expect range between 340 and 368+5.8% upside, -2.1% downside.
upside-skewed
Call OI (writers) Strike Put OI (writers)
153,000 -41k
IV 35% Δ 0.87 θ -0.3 ν 0
330
1,302,000 +219k
244,500 +27k
IV 31% Δ 0.81 θ -0.3 ν 0
335
975,000 +165k
IV 26% Δ -0.15 θ -0.2 ν 0
0
338
280,500 -35k
IV 25% Δ -0.19 θ -0.2 ν 0
532,500 -365k
IV 28% Δ 0.72 θ -0.4 ν 0
340 S
1,776,000 +330k
IV 24% Δ -0.25 θ -0.2 ν 0
0
342
174,000 -89k
IV 24% Δ -0.32 θ -0.3 ν 0
1,677,000 +6k
IV 27% Δ 0.59 θ -0.4 ν 0
345
1,587,000 +498k
IV 23% Δ -0.40 θ -0.3 ν 0
778,500 -209k
IV 27% Δ 0.51 θ -0.4 ν 0
348
708,000 -30k
IV 22% Δ -0.49 θ -0.3 ν 0
3,559,500 -734k
IV 26% Δ 0.43 θ -0.4 ν 0
350 MP
1,519,500 +138k
IV 22% Δ -0.58 θ -0.3 ν 0
4,582,500 -45k
IV 25% Δ 0.35 θ -0.3 ν 0
352
369,000 -32k
IV 21% Δ -0.67 θ -0.2 ν 0
4,944,000 +606k
IV 25% Δ 0.28 θ -0.3 ν 0
355
556,500 -111k
IV 21% Δ -0.76 θ -0.2 ν 0
636,000 -63k
IV 25% Δ 0.22 θ -0.3 ν 0
358
552,000 -32k
IV 21% Δ -0.83 θ -0.1 ν 0
5,974,500 -1287k
IV 26% Δ 0.17 θ -0.2 ν 0
360
1,486,500 -51k
IV 16% Δ -0.94 θ -0.0 ν 0
483,000 -14k
362
126,000
IV 55% Δ -0.69 θ -0.6 ν 0

Chain Interpretation

Spot Underlying 347.25
Key Resistance (R) 368
Key Support (S) 340
Max Pain Strike (MP) 350
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 · 2026-07-28 expiry

Underlying: NTPC · Spot: ₹ 347.25 · Expiry: 2026-07-28 · 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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NTPC — frequently asked questions

What is the NTPC Ltd. share price today?

NTPC is trading at ₹348.55 (+0.37% vs previous close), per the latest update on this page.

What is the P/E ratio of NTPC Ltd.?

NTPC (NTPC Ltd.) has a trailing twelve-month P/E ratio of 11.4.

What is the market cap of NTPC Ltd.?

NTPC has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹337,977 crore.

What is the ROE of NTPC Ltd.?

NTPC has a return on equity (ROE) of about 13.7%.

Is NTPC near its 52-week high?

NTPC is trading -16.2% from its 52-week high of ₹414.40 as of 2026-07-20.

What is the RSI of NTPC?

The 14-day RSI of NTPC is 41.6, which is considered neutral.

Is NTPC above its 200-day moving average?

NTPC is trading below its 200-DMA of ₹357.41 (-2.8% away).

What is the F&O buildup in NTPC?

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

What is the max pain and PCR for NTPC options?

NTPC's option-chain max pain strike is ₹350 and its put-call ratio (OI) is 0.35, from the latest end-of-day option chain.

Are FIIs or big investors buying NTPC?

Strota tracks every bulk and block deal in NTPC 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.